Spring 2023 trends – the best spring and summer outfits

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

Chanel – Bevza– Fendi

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.

Beninos 3/4 Sleeve Blazer – COS Knitted T-Shirt – Kate Kasin Bow Tie Pencil Skirt – CUSHIONAIRE Rosanna Cut Out Sandal – Marc Jacobs The Snapshot – Saint Moran Freshwater Pearl Herringbone Chain Necklace – Saint Moran Rena Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings

Blurred lines and water colors

Christian Siriano – Etro – Zimmermann

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.

Missok Watercolor Shirtdress – Fly London Yiko Platform Wedge Sandal – Gets Handwoven Bag – Saint Moran Rena Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings

spring 2023 trends – White shirts

Tibi – Valentino – Ann 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.

COS Oversized Waisted Poplin Shirt – Wit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution High Waist Kick Flare Pants – Fly London Yiko Platform Wedge Sandal – AllSaints Chunky Mixed Link Collar Necklace – Marc Jacobs The Snapshot

Shiny neutrals

Fendi – Khaite – Miu 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”.

Alive + Olivia Denny Longline Satin Boyfriend Blazer – COS Oversized Waisted Poplin Shirt – Open Edit Asymmetric Satin Midi Skirt – Naturalizer True Colors Vera Ankle Strap Sandal – Furla Net Medium Leather Hobo Bag – Ufraky Acrylic Jewelry Set

spring 2023 trends – Polka dots

Proenza Schouler – Burberry – Marni

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.

CAPSULE 121 The Ursula Polka Dot Detail Jacket – Vince Camuto Polka Dot V-Neck Top – Joe’s The Provocateur Bootcut Jeans – Naturalizer True Colors Vera Ankle Strap Sandal – Furla Net Medium Leather Hobo Bag – Petit Moments Pari Hoop Earrings

spring 2023 trend – Vacation prints

JW Anderson – Zimmermann – Ferragamo

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.

Mavi Jeans Denim Trucker Jacket – Bon Rosy Printed Maxi Dress – Kenneth Cole REACTION Gal T-Strap Wedge Sandal – Gets Handwoven Bag – KLFrogPond Tassel Drop Earrings

Spring 2023 trends – Shrunken jackets

Coperni – Gucci – Loewe

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.

Beninos Open Front Crop Blazer – COS Oversized Waisted Poplin Shirt – Wit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution Itty Bitty Bootcut Jeans – Naturalizer True Colors Vera Ankle Strap Sandal – Furla Net Medium Leather Hobo Bag – AllSaints Chunky Mixed Link Collar Necklace

Voluminous sleeves

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.

1.STATE Puff Sleeve Rib Knit T-Shirt – Nili Lotan Corette High Waist Wide Leg Jeans – Fly London Yiko Platform Wedge Sandal – Furla Net Medium Leather Hobo Bag – Ufraky Acrylic Jewelry Set

preppy

Fendi – Prada – Ralph 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.

JJ Perfection V-Neck Sweater – COS Oversized Waisted Poplin Shirt – Wit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution Itty Bitty Bootcut Jeans – Franco Sarto Balin Loafer – Fossil Ryder Handbag – Saint Moran Rena Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings

Spring 2023 trends – Column dresses

LaQuan Smith – Tod’s – Givenchy

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.

Mavi Jeans Denim Trucker Jacket – Loveappella Maxi Dress – Fly London Yiko Platform Wedge Sandal – Marc Jacobs The Snapshot – Petit Moments Pari Hoop Earrings

2023 spring trend – cargo

Louis Vuitton – Fendi – Givenchy

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.

Alive + Olivia Denny Longline Satin Boyfriend Blazer – COS Oversized Waisted Poplin Shirt – LIONESS Vice Low Rise Wide Leg Cargo Pants – Naturalizer True Colors Vera Ankle Strap Sandal – Furla Net Medium Leather Hobo Bag – Saint Moran Freshwater Pearl Herringbone Chain Necklace – Saint Moran Rena Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings

Hooded dresses

Alberta Ferretti – Saint 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.

FARVALUE Trenchcoat – MISSKY Hoodie Dress – Franco Sarto Balin Loafer – Fossil Ryder Handbag – Petit Moments Pari Hoop Earrings

Spring 2023 trends – Drop waists

Christian Siriano – Acne Studios – Paul 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.

Alive + Olivia Denny Longline Satin Boyfriend Blazer – COS Knitted T-Shirt – Mara Hoffman Nicole Drop Waist Organic Cotton Midi Skirt – Fly London Yiko Platform Wedge Sandal – Fossil Ryder Handbag – Ufraky Acrylic Jewelry Set

Hearts and romance

Victoria Beckham – Moschino – Acne 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.

Rails Taylor Stripe Embroidered Broken Hearts Button-Up Shirt – Wit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution High Waist Kick Flare Pants – Franco Sarto Balin Loafer – Furla Net Medium Leather Hobo Bag – Laura Lombardi Ilaria Heart Charm Earrings

bows

Susan Fang – Richard Quinn – Acne 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.

Alive + Olivia Denny Longline Satin Boyfriend Blazer – The Drop Natalie V-Neck Lace Trimmed Camisole – Wit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution High Waist Kick Flare Pants – Furla Net Medium Leather Hobo Bag – VETASTE Pleated Bow Flat Sandal – Knotty Bow Stud Earrings

Stripes

Carolina Herrera – Veronica Beard – Moschino

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.

Caslon Gauze Vacation Shirtdress – Fly London Yiko Platform Wedge Sandal – Gets Handwoven Bag – Petit Moments Pari Hoop Earrings

Reimagined denim

Veronica Beard – Diesel – Tod’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.

Cinq à Sept Lou Tie Cuff Denim Blazer – COS Oversized Waisted Poplin Shirt – Ted Baker London Eliziie Wide Leg Trousers – Naturalizer True Colors Vera Ankle Strap Sandal – Furla Net Medium Leather Hobo Bag – Ufraky Acrylic Jewelry Set

wide jeans

Veronica Beard – Tibi – Christian 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.

Rails Taylor Stripe Embroidered Broken Hearts Button-Up Shirt – Nili Lotan Corette High Waist Wide Leg Jeans – CUSHIONAIRE Rosanna Cut Out Sandal – Furla Net Medium Leather Hobo Bag – KLFrogPond Tassel Drop Earrings

leather

Prada – Versace – Tod’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.

Alive + Olivia Denny Longline Satin Boyfriend Blazer – COS Knitted T-Shirt – Karen Millen Leather Button Detail Pants – Franco Sarto Balin Loafer – Furla Net Medium Leather Hobo Bag – Ufraky Acrylic Jewelry Set

Spring florals

Naeem Khan – Badgley Mischka – Carolina 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).

Mavi Jeans Denim Trucker Jacket – COS Knitted T-Shirt – AllSaints Luisa Fabia Floral Print Asymmetric Skirt – Fly London Yiko Platform Wedge Sandal – Gets Handwoven Bag – Petit Moments Pari Hoop Earrings

ruffles

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.

Fraiche by J Faux Wrap Ruffle Long Sleeve Dress – Fly London Yiko Platform Wedge Sandal – Fossil Ryder Handbag – AllSaints Chunky Mixed Link Collar Necklace

asymmetry

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.

Mavi Jeans Denim Trucker Jacket – Nordstrom Signature Asymmetric Hem Sleeveless Dress – Fly London Yiko Platform Wedge Sandal – Furla Net Medium Leather Hobo Bag – Ufraky Acrylic Jewelry Set

Spring and summer coats

LaQuan Smith – Carolina Herrera – Fendi

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

Misook Floral Jacquard Belted Jacket – COS Knitted T-Shirt – Nili Lotan Corette High Waist Wide Leg Jeans – CUSHIONAIRE Rosanna Cut Out Sandal – Fossil Ryder Handbag – Saint Moran Freshwater Pearl Herringbone Chain Necklace – Saint Moran Rena Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings

tassels

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).

Mavi Jeans Denim Trucker Jacket – COS Knitted T-Shirt – Baum und Pferdgarten Callis Check Fringe Hem Knit Skirt – CUSHIONAIRE Rosanna Cut Out Sandal – Tory Burch Perry Bombe Mini Bag – Saint Moran Freshwater Pearl Herringbone Chain Necklace – Saint Moran Rena Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings

lace

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.

Kay Unger Tatum Floral Lace Midi Dress – Tory Burch Perry Bombe Mini Bag – Naturalizer True Colors Vera Ankle Strap Sandal – Petit Moments Pari Hoop Earrings

Sharp spring suits

Proenza Schouler – Christian Siriano – Gabriela 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.

Massimo Dutti Double Breasted Crepe Blazer – Milumia Pleated Blouse – Massimo Dutti Crepe Suit Trousers – Tory Burch Perry Bombe Mini Bag – Naturalizer True Colors Vera Ankle Strap Sandal – Saint Moran Freshwater Pearl Herringbone Chain Necklace – Saint Moran Rena Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings

Bubble hems

Ulla Johnson – Khaite – 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.

Urban Coco Open Front Blazer – Ulla Johnson Leyna Abstract Floral Bubble Hem Dress – Naturalizer True Colors Vera Ankle Strap Sandal – Gets Handwoven Bag – Fossil Ryder Handbag – Petit Moments Pari Hoop Earrings

Underwear as outerwear

Erdem – Christopher Kane – Versace

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.

Urban Coco Open Front Blazer – The Drop Natalie V-Neck Lace Trimmed Camisole – Wit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution Itty Bitty Bootcut Jeans – Naturalizer True Colors Vera Ankle Strap Sandal – Tory Burch Perry Bombe Mini Bag – Petit 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.

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