Trends for 2023 Creative, adventurous and fun

Another year has come and gone, which means it’s time to start planning our vision boards for the year ahead. But first, let’s talk about the 2023 style trends that experts predict will take over our closets. We know to start shopping for airy styles—think anything with lace, tulle, or ruffles—but what else?

Among the experts, there was a general theme for the coming year: embracing your own style. The trends are all fun to participate in, sure, but only if you can make them your own. “I think people are getting more comfortable with pushing the boundaries,” fashion creator Kendall Rayburn tells . “Fashion is only getting more creative in terms of self-expression.”

Oversized Everything

Gen Z has already banished the skinny jean from their closets, and Rayburn thinks they’re onto something. With oversized blazers and extra-large shirts trending on the TikTok Rayburn predicts the oversized trend will only grow in strength next year, with even the bottom of our pants expanding

Another year has come and gone, which means it’s time to start planning our vision boards for the year ahead. But first, let’s talk about the 2023 style trends that experts predict will take over our closets. We know to start shopping for airy styles—think anything with lace, tulle, or ruffles—but what else?

Among the experts, there was a general theme for the coming year: embracing your own style. The trends below are all fun to participate in, sure, but only if you can make them your own. “I think people are getting more comfortable with pushing the boundaries,” fashion creator Kendall Rayburn tells  “Fashion is only getting more creative in terms of self-expression.”

Sheer Fabrics

Rayburn and fashion stylist Audree Kate López concur: Sheer fabrics are en vogue. “We saw a lot of this pop up in 2022, and it will continue in 2023 with the lace trend, rhinestones, and sheer panels in clothing,” she tells with this comes plenty of layering, both on top and underneath. It’s time to ask yourself, “Am I ready for a peekaboo bra moment?”

Cutouts

Love it or hate it, Barros says that the cutout trend is here to stay. Whether it’s a keyhole in the front of a shirt or a dramatic waist situation, you’ll be seeing even more of this controversial trend in 2023.

Minidresses and Skirts

The death of the maxidress has finally arrived, at least according to Rayburn. She’s predicting shorter hems taking over the fashion world next year. “Minidresses, tailored skirts, and skirts with cutouts are all styles I think we’ll see more of,” she says. Yes, this means micro miniskirts are coming back with a vengeance.

A Y2K Revival

The embrace of low-rise jeans and cargo pants in 2022 is (unfortunately) here to stay. Brixton women’s design director Eunjoo Kim says we’ll see a sharp decrease in high-rise jeans and an influx of low-rise pants with baggier, slouchier silhouettes.

Military-Inspired Looks

“Thanks to Bella Hadid, we saw searches for cargo pants increase,” says creative director and stylist Taylor Okata. “We also viewed them on spring 2023 runways, including at Coperni and Diesel, and will probably see more and more of them on the street. Kim agrees, anticipating that styles will evolve past the utility and workwear trends into more military details and colors in surplus basics.

Ballerinas

While we all might not be able to do pirouettes or chassés, Miu Miu’s impact will bring ballet-core to the forefront in 2023, according to Okata. Marina Larroudé, cofounder and CCO of Larroudé, believes that ballet flats and Mary Janes will be next year’s It shoes. “We sold out of our best-selling Blair Ballet Flat after only two weeks back in August, and our reorder of this style has only been up on our site for a week now and is almost sold out,” she tells  “It’s safe to say this trend will be a hit for a while.”

The Revenge Heel

López says the kitten heel is out and the revenge (a.k.a. platform) heel is in. We’ve already seen this trend taking off with celebs like Charli D’Amelio and Selena Gomez rocking Larroude’s platforms. Larroudé herself agrees, saying that the platforms are “the new shoe to have.” She suggests taking the revenge heel trend further by going for one with a sultry lace-up detail.

López also believes punk and goth dressing à la Addams will maintain their hold on the fashion world in 2023. “Look for lace, leather, chunky boots, silver jewelry, and sheer clothing,” she says for anyone hoping to take part in the trend. Even if the alt-punk look isn’t your typical style, López says you can easily incorporate “tougher elements” into your wardrobe with ease by mixing them with romantic lace, florals, and even disco shimmer details.

’90s Revival

Sure, the early aughts are having a moment, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy relics of fashion’s past. Both López and Larroudé predict ’90s silhouettes will make a comeback. Think column dresses and skirts, Matrix-inspired leather details, and pumps with vintage-inspired details.

Disco Diva

Think shimmery rhinestones, tons of glitter, sparkly sequins, and slick metallics all making a sort of ’80s glam resurgence. “I’m personally a big fan of maximalist dressing and the resurgence of grandma glam,” López says. “I love the current trends of feathers, strong shoulder silhouettes, fringe, and platform heels, so I am excited to see it really continue to grow in 2023.”