After a winter of hibernating in cosy jumpers and warm layers, summer is the time to break out of our wardrobe cocoons and be bold.
Summer 2023 blends soft silhouettes and dramatic details to create an effortless but eye-catching ensemble.
Here are some of our favourite top trends.
Soft Tailoring
From Chanel to Valentino, slouchy blazers and loose-fitting suits were all over the runway this year. Providing a more relaxed option to the sharp-shouldered silhouette we saw during the winter.
Pair your slouchy blazer with some fun summer colours and you have a perfect day-to-night outfit for the upcoming season.
Marks & Spencers Rushed Sleeve Blazer – €70
Lingerie Inspiration
Many designers this year have embraced the comfortable but sexy approach to their looks. Using sheer draping fabrics and layers of lace to create lingerie-inspired designs.
These chic, elegant pieces are perfect to stay cool in the warmer months while also adding a touch of sultry yet modest intrigue to your summer outfits.
Zara Embellished Crop Top €60.95
Zara French Embroidery Dress €129
Zara Asymmetric Chiffon Cape €39.95
Fringe
The 70’s are back. With bold colours, clashing prints and crocheted outfits making appearances on this year’s runway, flower power is a definite inspiration for summer 2023 fashion.
However fringe has been the biggest resurrection on the 2023 fashion scene. Fringe detailing is an element of many collections this year. Designers have added this era-defining trim to bags, jackets and dresses.
H&M Oversized Fringe Hem Top €49.99
H&M Fringe Trimmed Skirt €39.99
Denim
2023 certainly is the year for blending styles, as the 90s have also had a massive impact on this year must wear.
Long loose-fitting denim is massively popular with designers this year. From jeans to jackets, denim is still a season staple.
Bershka Long Denim Skirt €45.99
Utility
Another Y2K trend has made its way into 2023’s summer wardrobe.
Utility-inspired pieces are the perfect lightweight clothing piece to add to your collection. Whether is cargo trousers, shorts or skirts, as long as it has pockets it’s a yes!
Next Reiss Joanie Mid Rise Utility Shorts €185
Cobalt Blue
Stepping away from the muted pinks and greens of spring, cobalt blue is this year’s summer colour.
Whether you decide to dress head to toe in the vibrant colour, or just add a splash to brighten up your ensemble, you’ll fit in perfectly with summer 2023 fashions.
Next Love & Roses Dobby Lace Trim Button Up Blouse €41
Metallic silver
With vibrant colours remaining a summer staple, designers have introduced metallic silver as their choice for the cool-girl colour of summer 2023.
More subtle than the gold but more dating the black adding some metallic silver to your outfit this summer is an easy way to stay on trend this summer.
River Island Silver Satin wide Leg Cargo Trousers €52
River Island Silver Satin Scoop Neckline Tank Top €25
3D Florals
Designers such as Susan Wang took the suitable spring floral and amplified it to fit in with the boldness of the summer season.
3D florals have been added to all garments as a playful to simple silhouettes.
Karen Millen Petite Floral Chiffon Corsage Ruffle Slip Maxi Dress €196
Summer shoes
There are two main shoe trends for you to choose from this summer.
You can embrace the dramatic Y2K style and add chunky platform snake to your summer outfits.
Or for a more delicate look you can opt for a dainty ballet pump. Extra style points if you have lace and mesh details.
H&M Platform slides €27.99
Next Friends Like These Bow Flat Ballerina Shoes €25
Big accessories
“Bigger is better” is the motto of summer 2023 runways.
Taking inspiration from Max Mara and Versace we are embracing wide-brimmed hats and oversized bet buckles to add dramatic detail to the season’s soft, simple silhouettes.
Next Tan Straw Effect Oversized Floppy Hat €17.99