11 New Street Style Trends That Perfectly Encapsulate the 2023 Aesthetic
Photo:
Szymon Brzóska/The Style Stalker
Style Notes: Sometimes it's the littlest details that can make the biggest difference to your look and, this year, street stylers have employed jumbo silver earrings to do just that. Silver tones were predominant on the autumn/winter 2024 runways, but this is hands down the easiest way to wear the look.
Style Notes: Some trends you can spot from a mile off. Others, however, take a little longer to identify. It's only after looking at thousands of street-style snaps that I now see just how integral bustier tops have been to 2023's aesthetic. Often tailored, we saw them worn on their own, layered on top of shirting or placed under shoulder-robed blazers. Now, as we gear up for party season, I have a feeling this is one trend we'll be seeing a lot more of.
Style Notes: Refining your wardrobe for the season ahead? One of the easiest ways to do so is with a pop of red, which was one of the quickest-to-identify trends of September's fashion month. Don't worry about matching it too perfectly to your outfits—choose one piece and make it stand out.
Photo:
SZYMON BRZÓSKA/THE STYLE STALKER ; NICOLE M GOMESStyle Notes: Whether you're keen to practice your layering skills or are looking to add some sass to your look this season, let sheer fabrications steer your mood. Choose between see-through skirts worn overtop of big knickers, or perhaps a tulle dress styled with trousers. However, the swiftest way to tackle the transparent trend is by way of a blouse, as seen on Laura Harrier.
Photo:
SZYMON BRZÓSKA/THE STYLE STALKER ; NICOLE M GOMESStyle Notes: If there's one shoe that surmises street style in 2023, it's the Mary Jane. Though heeled iterations are proving popular, those in the know have been gravitating towards flat styles, which work just as well with dresses and skirts as the do jeans and leggings. How's that for versatile?
Photo:
SZYMON BRZÓSKA/THE STYLE STALKER ; NICOLE M GOMESStyle Notes: A little less Britney and Justin and a little more modern, 2023 is all about doubling down on relaxed denim. Jeans have been a particular mood on the street-style scene this year, often worn with trench coats and blazers for low-key appeal. Loose fit, baggy jeans were all over the streets of Copenhagen, London and New York, reaffirming the style as the cool girl's trouser of choice.
Style Notes: Coat season is finally upon us and if there's one variation the style set are backing, it's leather trench coats. Whether you opt for failsafe black, branch out with burgundy, or write your own rules with green, you can trust that your outfit will feel infinitely cooler with a leather coat in tow.
Style Notes: Street stylers have been having a ball in full skirts this season. A terrible pun, I know, but, speaking from experience, circle skirts such as this are a joy to wear. Most commonly worn with court shoes for an elegant finish, I'm also into the way some fashion people have chosen to wear them with chunky sandals and flat shoes, turning the '50s-inspired piece on its head and giving it a very modern twist.
Style Notes: Inject a healthy dose of colour into your closet with soft, expensive-looking tones of light yellow, which we've spotted everywhere from Copenhagen to New York. While most street stylers opted to wear it from top-to-toe (save for a black bag or shoe) try neutralising yours with camel, navy or even blue denim if the brighter hue feels too much.
Photo:
SZYMON BRZÓSKA/THE STYLE STALKER ; NICOLE M GOMESStyle Notes: Good basics never age, and the humble vest top is a testament to that. While Loewe's anagrammed tank continues to triumph in the world of luxury staples, street styles have been wearing unadorned versions nonstop. Look for styles with scoop necks and thick straps to emulate the street-style set.
Style Notes: Satin is proving to be the fabric du jour, and its all thanks to fashion's current affinity to fluid and draped silhouettes. From relaxed trousers toughened with leather to dramatic dresses that will work hard for those with busy social calendars, satin is the common denominator.
