Warm weather has arrived, bringing with it longer days and packed calendars. With so many opportunities to get dressed—vacations, weddings, you name it—knowing the summer 2023 fashion trends is essential. Of course, your personal style still reigns supreme, but if you’ve been dreaming of a newer, fresher wardrobe, now’s the perfect time to give it a go.
This season’s most popular trends range from the practical (massive pockets, airy fabrics) to the decadent and fun (mermaid-inspired sequins, rosettes of all shapes and sizes). And compared with spring’s trends, which leaned more into denim and monochromatic styling, we like to think they’re just a touch more playful—perfect for breathing new life into your current closet. Whether you’re off to more summer weddings than you can count or you’ve finally worked up the courage to try sheer clothing, these summer 2023 fashion trends are the ones to know about.
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All Sheer Everything
Kristen Stewart, Doja Cat, Jenna Ortega—and now you. Although you can certainly choose to bare it all under a thin layer of mesh or organza, the summer 2023 runways proved that see-through materials can also be modest. Layer transparent pieces with opaque (but not heavy) ones to give any outfit an ethereal look.
Romantic Rosettes
What started as a micro-trend in early spring has blossomed into a full-on one just in time for summer. Rosettes have popped up on everything from dresses and chokers to button-down shirts, bodysuits, and even one-piece swimsuits. Nearly every celebrity at the Met Gala (including Rihanna, J.Lo, and Anne Hathaway) bought in; time to do the same and up your style game.
Lavender Haze
No season can be boiled down to a single color, but one shade is popping up more than almost any other this season: lavender. It’s only natural, given that “digital lavender” was named by trend forecaster WGSN’s 2023 color of the year thanks to its ability to project a sense of calm in a world that feels increasingly hectic. Most iterations are completely solid—perfect if you shy away from prints.
Mermaidcore
Thanks to The Little Mermaid, we’re all ready to dress like we just emerged like Aphrodite from the sea. Sequins, cascading ruffles, and fishnet dominated the runways—and now retailers’ shelves. Get ready to dive in.