Find out what Vogue, W Magazine, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and InStyle have forecast for 2023
VOGUE
In General
- A multitude of moods
- Investment pieces such as leather coats, muted suiting and timeless bags
- Texture – frayed edges, crochet and lace details, and distressed fabrics
- Strong shoulders, cinched-in waists
- Voluminous fabric at the hips – especially peplums and gathered or circle skirts
- Asymmetric and/or floor-length hemlines
- Red shoes.
Wear to Work
- Neo-minimalism, with chic tailoring and crisp shirting
- Pinstripes.
Party & Good Times
- Draping, knots, and texture
- Slinky dresses and skirts
- Metallics (especially silver)
- Feathers
- Lingerie looks with the emphasis on corsetry and sheer clothing.
Casual Days
- Utilitarian pieces, minimalism
- Lots of pockets – especially on cargo pants, jackets and skirts
- Grunge – Dr Martens, ripped jeans, and plaid – but with sleek, blowdried hair
- Detailed denim, particularly long denim skirts.
W MAGAZINE
In General
- 1980s
- Polka dots
- Preppy looks with unusual accessories
- Bright hues.
For Work
- Crisp white shirts styled in unusual ways
- Cropped jackets
Party & Good Times
- Column dresses with rouched waists
- Fun fringing
- Hooded jumpsuits a-la Grace Jones in the 1980s
- Grecian glamour with lots of draping
- Rosettes.
Casual Days
- Large, utilitarian pockets
ELLE
In General
- Anything goes
- Super-sized everything
- Drop-waist dresses and skirts
- Maxi skirts
- Leather
- Ballet flats
- Derriers
- Acid Green
Wear to Work
- Crisp tailoring
Party & Good Times
- Sheer fabrics
- Bubble skirts
- Sequins
- Ballet-style tule skirts
- Corsets
Casual Days
- Baggy jeans
- Supersized blazers
HARPER’S BAZAAR
In General
- Minimalism and maximalism
- Bright, bold colours
- Muted colours
Wear to Work
- Desert-inspired styles
Party & Good Times
- See-through fabrics
- Silk sets
- Animal print
- Crochet
- Metallics
- Mini skirts
Casual Days
- Denim, especially mid-rise and low-slung jeans with straight legs and unfinished edges.
INSTYLE
In General
- Spots
- Bigger bags – totes and cross-body bags.
Wear to Work
- Beige
Party & Good Times
- Glamorous, hooded dresses
- Fringing
- Hotpants
- Skirt sets – long skirts with micro tops
- Bows.
Casual Days
- Embellished jeans
Image above: WMagazine