Spring is a time of new beginnings, a time to organize your closet, and think about which spring 2023 trends you might want to add to give your outfits some oomph. Take a look below at how you could take inspiration from the new spring 2023 season trends to put together your spring outfits. You may also enjoy our latest spring capsule wardrobe.

You’ll find all the most flattering spring 2023 spring trends, as well as high street versions of the catwalk looks.

spring 2023 trends

You’ll find 28 trends to choose from. Let us know your favorite spring 2023 trends in a comment below.

spring 2023 trend: Knee-length

spring outfits - pencil skirts | 40plusstyle.com

ChanelBevzaFendi

Hemlines go up and down each season. For this spring 2023 trends, many designers choose a classic knee-length, so you may already have a pencil skirt in your closet.

If you don’t, or you want another, you could think about the tie pencil skirt (below), which comes in lots of colors, and has good reviews from wearers who say it is classy and well made. As a pencil skirt if a very classic item, you could keep your look modern with contemporary jewelry and sandals.

Blazer and pencil skirt outfit | 40plusstyle.com

Beninos 3/4 Sleeve BlazerCOS Knitted T-ShirtKate Kasin Bow Tie Pencil SkirtCUSHIONAIRE Rosanna Cut Out SandalMarc Jacobs The SnapshotSaint Moran Freshwater Pearl Herringbone Chain NecklaceSaint Moran Rena Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings

Blurred lines and water colors

2023 spring trends - Watercolor dresses | 40plusstyle.com

Christian SirianoEtroZimmermann

Fashion is art, and that’s definitely what designers were trying to portray in the 2023 spring outfits on their catwalk shows. This is a great trend if you have a vacation coming up. Look out for midi and maxi dresses with blurry, modern, graphic prints. You can keep the rest of your look simple and really let your dress be the hero of your outfit.

Midi dress outfit | 40plusstyle.com

Missok Watercolor ShirtdressFly London Yiko Platform Wedge SandalGets Handwoven BagSaint Moran Rena Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings

spring 2023 trends – White shirts

Trends for spring and summer 2023 - White shirts on the spring catwalks | 40plusstyle.com

TibiValentinoAnn Demeulemeester

Another absolute classic for you. It’s definitely time to dig your white shirt out from the back of your closet if you haven’t worn it for a while. Or, treat yourself to a crisp new one. you can keep your look monochrome, as shown on the catwalks. Add a statement necklace to keep your look modern.

White shirt outfit | 40plusstyle.com

COS Oversized Waisted Poplin ShirtWit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution High Waist Kick Flare PantsFly London Yiko Platform Wedge SandalAllSaints Chunky Mixed Link Collar NecklaceMarc Jacobs The Snapshot

Shiny neutrals

Spring 2023 trends - Satin on the spring catwalks | 40plusstyle.com

FendiKhaiteMiu Miu

Satin can be tricky to wear, because it can show off every lump and bump. So, an oversized blazer in satin could be the ideal way to get this look when creating your spring outfits without needing to worry about that. You could wear with your jeans. Or, team with other neutrals like the skirt below, which has draping and asymmetry to hide any “imperfections”.

Neutral outfit with red accessories | 40plusstyle.com

Alive + Olivia Denny Longline Satin Boyfriend BlazerCOS Oversized Waisted Poplin ShirtOpen Edit Asymmetric Satin Midi SkirtNaturalizer True Colors Vera Ankle Strap SandalFurla Net Medium Leather Hobo BagUfraky Acrylic Jewelry Set

spring 2023 trends – Polka dots

Spring 2023 trends - polka dots | 40plusstyle.com

Proenza SchoulerBurberryMarni

Polka dots are a perennial pattern. They will always be on trend. The jacket (below) actually has a big dot on one side, so is a good way to get the look in a modern way. You could add a polka dot blouse to your jeans. Or, you could look out for a polka dot dress for your summer events.

Polka dot blouse and jeans | 40plusstyle.com

CAPSULE 121 The Ursula Polka Dot Detail JacketVince Camuto Polka Dot V-Neck TopJoe’s The Provocateur Bootcut JeansNaturalizer True Colors Vera Ankle Strap SandalFurla Net Medium Leather Hobo BagPetit Moments Pari Hoop Earrings

spring 2023 trend – Vacation prints

Trends for spring and summer 2023 - Vacation prints on the catwalk | 40plusstyle.com

JW AndersonZimmermannFerragamo

A fun one for you now, and a perfect one for summer. If you have a vacation coming up this year, the maxi dress (below) will add some glam to your holiday looks. It has great reviews from wearers who say it is a beautiful, comfortable dress. You could always dress it up for a more formal look with a clutch bag and heeled sandals.

Palm print maxi dress | 40plusstyle.com

Mavi Jeans Denim Trucker JacketBon Rosy Printed Maxi DressKenneth Cole REACTION Gal T-Strap Wedge SandalGets Handwoven BagKLFrogPond Tassel Drop Earrings

Spring 2023 trends – Shrunken jackets

Spring trends 2023 - Crop jackets for spring | 40plusstyle.com

CoperniGucciLoewe

I don’t think I’ll be opting for the belly-baring look on show at Gucci. However, crop jackets can be incredibly flattering. Simply wear with a longer top, for an interesting, layered look. Opting for a cropped jacket can make your torso look shorter and legs longer, so you can use it to balance your figure.

Spring trend - Crop jacket and jeans outfit | 40plusstyle.com

Beninos Open Front Crop BlazerCOS Oversized Waisted Poplin ShirtWit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution Itty Bitty Bootcut JeansNaturalizer True Colors Vera Ankle Strap SandalFurla Net Medium Leather Hobo BagAllSaints Chunky Mixed Link Collar Necklace

Voluminous sleeves

Spring 2023 trends - Volumnious sleeves | 40plusstyle.com

Carolina Herrera – Luisa Beccaria – Proenza Schouler

Sleeves with some volume have been on trend for a few seasons now, and they aren’t going anywhere for the new season. You can use your sleeves to create balance in your silhouette.

For instance, if you have a pear shape figure, where your shoulders are narrower than your hips, the puff sleeves on the top below would help to create the illusion of an hourglass. Or, you can use longer sleeves to draw the eye down to your hips, and away from your belly.

Spring 2023 trend - Puff sleeve top and jeans | 40plusstyle.com

1.STATE Puff Sleeve Rib Knit T-ShirtNili Lotan Corette High Waist Wide Leg JeansFly London Yiko Platform Wedge SandalFurla Net Medium Leather Hobo BagUfraky Acrylic Jewelry Set

preppy

Spring 2023 trends - Preppy style on the catwalk | 40plusstyle.com

FendiPradaRalph Lauren

A preppy look is easy to achieve with the white shirt you already saw, with the addition of a v-neck sweater and loafers. For more inspiration, take a look at this capsule wardrobe for the preppy style personality.

Preppy outfit for spring | 40plusstyle.com

JJ Perfection V-Neck SweaterCOS Oversized Waisted Poplin ShirtWit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution Itty Bitty Bootcut JeansFranco Sarto Balin LoaferFossil Ryder HandbagSaint Moran Rena Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings

Spring 2023 trends – Column dresses

Maxi dresses for spring | 40plusstyle.com

LaQuan SmithTod’sGivenchy

A long, column of color can be a great way to look taller and slimmer. However, it can also be unforgiving, so you might want to add a layer. You could opt for a denim jacket for a casual look, or a blazer to dress up your dress.

Maxi dress and denim jacket | 40plusstyle.com

Mavi Jeans Denim Trucker JacketLoveappella Maxi DressFly London Yiko Platform Wedge SandalMarc Jacobs The SnapshotPetit Moments Pari Hoop Earrings

2023 spring trend – cargo

Cargo outfits for spring | 40plusstyle.com

Louis Vuitton – FendiGivenchy

Cargo pants are often styled casually, so it’s great to turn the look on its head, and add more formal items with your cargo pants. You could choose the white shirt and silky blazer and add a pair of heeled sandals.

Jennifer Aniston loves her cargo pants. You can see how to get her style here.

Spring trend: cargo - Blazer and cargo pants | 40plusstyle.com

Alive + Olivia Denny Longline Satin Boyfriend BlazerCOS Oversized Waisted Poplin ShirtLIONESS Vice Low Rise Wide Leg Cargo PantsNaturalizer True Colors Vera Ankle Strap SandalFurla Net Medium Leather Hobo BagSaint Moran Freshwater Pearl Herringbone Chain NecklaceSaint Moran Rena Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings

Hooded dresses

Spring 2023 trends - Hooded dresses for spring | 40plusstyle.com

Alberta FerrettiSaint Laurent Versace

Hooded dresses were a microtrend that popped up on quite a few spring catwalks. Designers had definitely taken inspiration from the iconic pink hooded dress that Grace Jones wears in James Bond. You could get a more casual, yet still structured look with a hooded pencil dress, and platform loafers.

2023 spring trend: Hooded dress outfit | 40plusstyle.com

FARVALUE TrenchcoatMISSKY Hoodie DressFranco Sarto Balin LoaferFossil Ryder Handbag – Petit Moments Pari Hoop Earrings

Spring 2023 trends – Drop waists

Spring outfits and spring 2023 trends - dropped waist dresses | 40plusstyle.com

Christian SirianoAcne StudiosPaul Smith

This trend is really the opposite to what I talked about with crop jackets earlier, so it completely depends on your figure and where you want to achieve your balance. A drop waist will give you the look of a longer torso and shorter legs, so if you have long legs, it’s an easier look to wear.

2023 spring and summer trands - Blazer and drop waist skirt | 40plusstyle.com

Alive + Olivia Denny Longline Satin Boyfriend BlazerCOS Knitted T-ShirtMara Hoffman Nicole Drop Waist Organic Cotton Midi SkirtFly London Yiko Platform Wedge SandalFossil Ryder HandbagUfraky Acrylic Jewelry Set

Hearts and romance

Spring 2023 trends - hearts | 40plusstyle.com

Victoria BeckhamMoschinoAcne Studios

It seems designers were in the mood for some romance as there were lots of hearts on the catwalks. If you want to take a more subtle approach, the shirt below has a little heart print.

Spring trends - Heart print shirt and jeans | 40plusstyle.com

Rails Taylor Stripe Embroidered Broken Hearts Button-Up ShirtWit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution High Waist Kick Flare PantsFranco Sarto Balin LoaferFurla Net Medium Leather Hobo BagLaura Lombardi Ilaria Heart Charm Earrings

bows

Spring 2023 trends and outfits - bow details | 40plusstyle.com

Susan FangRichard QuinnAcne Studios

Bows can be very girly, so they’re perfect if you love a romantic look. But, you could also think about adding subtle bows on your shoes and earrings, as shown below.

Spring trend bows: Blazer and jeans outfit | 40plusstyle.com

Alive + Olivia Denny Longline Satin Boyfriend BlazerThe Drop Natalie V-Neck Lace Trimmed CamisoleWit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution High Waist Kick Flare PantsFurla Net Medium Leather Hobo BagVETASTE Pleated Bow Flat SandalKnotty Bow Stud Earrings

Stripes

spring 2023 trends - Stripes for spring | 40plusstyle.com

Carolina HerreraVeronica BeardMoschino

Just like polka dots, stripes are a pattern that will never date. You can use stripes to create visual balance. So, if you want to look taller and slimmer, opt for vertical stripes. If you want to create balance and make your bottom or top half look wider in comparison to the rest of your figure, you could use horizontal stripes. The striped shirt dress (below) could be perfect as the weather warms up. Add a denim jacket if you need warmth.

Stripe shirt dress | 40plusstyle.com

Caslon Gauze Vacation ShirtdressFly London Yiko Platform Wedge SandalGets Handwoven BagPetit Moments Pari Hoop Earrings

Reimagined denim

Reimagined denim for spring | 40plusstyle.com

Veronica BeardDieselTod’s

I’m sure you have plenty of jeans in your closet, but how about using denim for the other items in your closet. You could choose a denim dress, or a denim blazer.

Denim jacket and white pants | 40plusstyle.com

Cinq à Sept Lou Tie Cuff Denim BlazerCOS Oversized Waisted Poplin ShirtTed Baker London Eliziie Wide Leg TrousersNaturalizer True Colors Vera Ankle Strap SandalFurla Net Medium Leather Hobo BagUfraky Acrylic Jewelry Set

wide jeans

Spring trends - wide jeans | 40plusstyle.com

Veronica Beard TibiChristian Dior

Wide jeans are very flattering and are particularly on trend right now. You can wear your wide jeans with any of the tops you’ve seen so far.

Heart print shirt and jeans | 40plusstyle.com

Rails Taylor Stripe Embroidered Broken Hearts Button-Up ShirtNili Lotan Corette High Waist Wide Leg JeansCUSHIONAIRE Rosanna Cut Out SandalFurla Net Medium Leather Hobo BagKLFrogPond Tassel Drop Earrings

leather

Wearing leather for spring | 40plusstyle.com

PradaVersaceTod’s

Leather can be tricky to wear as the weather warms up, for obvious reasons. So, I wouldn’t go for top-to-toe leather, but choose to wear leather on your top or bottom half. Keep your look classy by wearing with the blazer from earlier. If you think you might be too warm, choose a crop length of leather pants.

Satin blazer and leather pants | 40plusstyle.com

Alive + Olivia Denny Longline Satin Boyfriend BlazerCOS Knitted T-ShirtKaren Millen Leather Button Detail PantsFranco Sarto Balin LoaferFurla Net Medium Leather Hobo BagUfraky Acrylic Jewelry Set

Spring florals

spring 2023 trends - Floral outfits for spring | 40plusstyle.com

Naeem Khan – Badgley MischkaCarolina Herrera

Florals will never go out of fashion, but they can also be tricky to wear as they can look old-fashioned, depending on the style and print. Keep your florals looking really modern by choosing an asymmetric hem, like on the AllSaints skirt (below).

Denim jacket and floral skirt | 40plusstyle.com

Mavi Jeans Denim Trucker JacketCOS Knitted T-ShirtAllSaints Luisa Fabia Floral Print Asymmetric SkirtFly London Yiko Platform Wedge SandalGets Handwoven BagPetit Moments Pari Hoop Earrings

ruffles

Ruffles for spring | 40plusstyle.com

Ulla Johnson – Naeem Khan – Badgley Mischka

Ruffles can be a useful way to disguise any lumps and bumps and well as creating a flattering silhouette. If your hips are wider than your shoulders, you can could wear a ruffle top, or vice versa. The dress (below) is a flattering wrap shape that would suit most figure.

Red wrap dress | 40plusstyle.com

Fraiche by J Faux Wrap Ruffle Long Sleeve DressFly London Yiko Platform Wedge SandalFossil Ryder HandbagAllSaints Chunky Mixed Link Collar Necklace

asymmetry

Asymmetric outfits | 40plusstyle.com

Carolina Herrera – Bibhu Mohapatra – Fendi

If you’ve been following 40+ for a while, you’ll know that we’re a big fan of asymmetry because it is so flattering for women over 40 and always hip. You could choose asymmetric shoulders or asymmetric hemlines.

You’ll find more inspiration in this article on how to wear asymmetric clothing.

Denim jacket and asymmetric dress | 40plusstyle.com

Mavi Jeans Denim Trucker JacketNordstrom Signature Asymmetric Hem Sleeveless DressFly London Yiko Platform Wedge SandalFurla Net Medium Leather Hobo BagUfraky Acrylic Jewelry Set

Spring and summer coats

Coats for spring 2023 | 40plusstyle.com

LaQuan SmithCarolina HerreraFendi

A statement coat can elevate any outfit. You could combine two trends and choose a coat or blazer with a summer print.

Floral blazer outfit | 40plusstyle.com

Misook Floral Jacquard Belted JacketCOS Knitted T-ShirtNili Lotan Corette High Waist Wide Leg JeansCUSHIONAIRE Rosanna Cut Out SandalFossil Ryder HandbagSaint Moran Freshwater Pearl Herringbone Chain NecklaceSaint Moran Rena Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings

tassels

Outfits with tassels | 40plusstyle.com

Naeem Khan – Luisa Beccaria – Proenza Schouler

If you love a bohemian look, this one is for you. Designers used tassels on coats, dresses and belts. You could opt for a more subtle version of the tassels look with the fringe skirt (below).

Denim jacket and tassel skirt | 40plusstyle.com

Mavi Jeans Denim Trucker JacketCOS Knitted T-ShirtBaum und Pferdgarten Callis Check Fringe Hem Knit SkirtCUSHIONAIRE Rosanna Cut Out SandalTory Burch Perry Bombe Mini BagSaint Moran Freshwater Pearl Herringbone Chain NecklaceSaint Moran Rena Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings

lace

Spring 2023 trends - Lace outfits for spring | 40plusstyle.com

Proenza Schouler – Naeem Khan – Ulla Johnson

Lace is another style perennial that will always be on trend. You could choose a lace dress for a summer event, or you could opt for a lace top to go with your favorite jeans.

Lace dress and heeled sandals | 40plusstyle.com

Kay Unger Tatum Floral Lace Midi DressTory Burch Perry Bombe Mini BagNaturalizer True Colors Vera Ankle Strap SandalPetit Moments Pari Hoop Earrings

Sharp spring suits

Sharp spring suits | 40plusstyle.com

Proenza SchoulerChristian SirianoGabriela Hearst

If you have events coming up this spring and summer, then you don’t need to choose a dress. You could opt for a smart suit like the option from Massimo Dutti below. Choose a pale, or bright, color rather than black or navy.

White suit and red top | 40plusstyle.com

Massimo Dutti Double Breasted Crepe BlazerMilumia Pleated BlouseMassimo Dutti Crepe Suit TrousersTory Burch Perry Bombe Mini BagNaturalizer True Colors Vera Ankle Strap SandalSaint Moran Freshwater Pearl Herringbone Chain NecklaceSaint Moran Rena Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings

Bubble hems

Bubble hem outfits for spring | 40plusstyle.com

Ulla JohnsonKhaite – Bibhu Mohapatra

This one is a tricky one, particularly if you think about the bubble hems of the 80s. To get the bubble hem look, I’d keep the rest of the look very sophisticated.

Bubble hem dress and blazer | 40plusstyle.com

Urban Coco Open Front BlazerUlla Johnson Leyna Abstract Floral Bubble Hem DressNaturalizer True Colors Vera Ankle Strap SandalGets Handwoven BagFossil Ryder HandbagPetit Moments Pari Hoop Earrings

Underwear as outerwear

Underwear as outerwear | 40plusstyle.com

ErdemChristopher KaneVersace

There was a lot of lingerie worn as outerwear on the catwalks for spring. To get this look for your spring outfits, I’d wear a lace camisole under a blazer, so you still get the look while adding some extra coverage.

Red blazer and jeans outfit | 40plusstyle.com

Urban Coco Open Front BlazerThe Drop Natalie V-Neck Lace Trimmed CamisoleWit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution Itty Bitty Bootcut JeansNaturalizer True Colors Vera Ankle Strap SandalTory Burch Perry Bombe Mini BagPetit Moments Pari Hoop Earrings

Your spring 2023 outfits together in one capsule

Below, you can see some of the spring outfits featured above in one capsule. You can see how you can mix and match the items to create different looks so you have plenty of outfit options for spring.

For example, you could wear any of the jackets with the watercolor dress, you could split the suit into separates, or you could wear the pink jacket with the white pants.

Spring Summer 2023 fashion trends | 40plusstyle.com

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