Whether you’re planning on sunning yourself in St Tropez for the summer, have a big event or two to attend or you simply like to live out your daily life bedecked in an array of sophisticated clothing, you’ve come to the right place to discover the hottest looks for the season ahead.
From on-trend colours to the patterns and style that have graced the catwalks, as where to look for the most elegant designs, we narrow down the items that are designed to make you look and feel fabulous as the sun shines. All it takes is a few key items to liven up your wardrobe to make it fit for the brighter weather and longer days, so read on for the best looks for spring/summer 2023.
Gorgeous underwear
There’s nothing like wearing some beautiful intimate apparel underneath a gorgeous outfit to make you feel like a million dollars and from corsets to nightwear, longline bras and slip dresses to gorgeous sets in seductive tones and bright, bold patterns, there’s something out there for everyone to upgrade their underwear drawer with.
Lightweight fabrics will keep you comfortable in the heat and don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone when it comes to choosing some silky, sumptuous pieces to wear for yourself. Lace bustiers; sheer, flowing fabrics; satin and lace mini dresses from the like of Victoria Beckham – these are the on-trend items to look out for.
Day to day
From work to the beach, you’ll want be styled in something chic at all times, and with sustainability in mind, the trend for adding a few pieces to upgrade your existing wardrobe, rather than overhaul it entirely for the season, is something that we are seeing more of.
From the bright pinks and corals of Barbiecore to the practical, pocket laden utility trousers and skirts – yes the late-nineties trend is coming back – in muted shades, the catwalks were awash with these styles, even mixing the two as per Fendi. Grunge, denim galore – in all sorts of styles – are other trends that will keep you looking stylish all day long this year.
Evening wear
With gloriously long evenings stretching out in front of us, we’ll want to be sure we’re wearing the finest garments that show off our dazzling style until the sun sets and long after.
Whether you’re dressing for dinner, drinks, evening events or other, there are a plethora of glamorous outfits you can wear to showcase your style this summer. From glistening metallics to textured dresses, feathers in abundance, flowing gowns, hip accentuating shapes, asymmetric hems and even breastplates, yes you read that correctly, you’ll have plenty of choice when it comes to keeping up with the latest trends.
Holiday wear
It goes without saying that you’ll be jetting off somewhere stylish this summer and so it makes perfect sense to get the lowdown on the latest fashion offerings before you set sail on your sun-kissed sabbatical.
Silver styles are bang on trend and offer a timeless look, which is perfect for upping the glam after days spent exploring or reclining at the beach for that effortless style. Asymmetrical bikinis and swimsuits are a fashionable look for the boat or beach as are high waist bottoms, and highly patterned pieces.
Accessories
From handbags to sunglasses and purses to lightweight scarves, no outfit is complete without an array of accessories to uplift it, and the likes of Hermes, Chanel, Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton will have you well kitted out this spring and summer. Silver styles are bang on trend and offer a timeless look, while oversized hats will have you looking glamorous from day to night.
Footwear
Wedges, sandals, platforms, sliders and slip on heels are the go-to footwear for the summer season, that’s when the sun shines, of course, but it’s safe to say that with the typical British summer you can almost always expect the odd rainy day to surprise you.
This season it’s all about the wedge, from boots, to strappy heels to casual sandals, while ballet pumps, woven and see-through styles, sparkling shoes and thigh-high boots were all spotted on the catwalks.
