It’s the hottest season of the year; therefore, it’s time to make changes to our wardrobe. While some fashion trends never go out of style like the inevitable maxi skirts in your summer wardrobe, there are some that have all of a sudden taken centre stage. Not only will these trends make you stand out from the crowd, but they’ll also allow you to grab some It-pieces before they inevitably go out of stock.

We’ve scoured the runways of all major fashion capitals to provide some of the biggest summer fashion trends to watch out for. From fabrics to colours and patterns, here are our top picks.

Sheer layering

It’s the year of sheer, with see-through and transparent looks taking centre stage this summer. It’s estimated that 77% of designers have included some form of transparency in their Spring/Summer 23 runways, further solidifying the trend’s status.

If you feel bold enough to try this trend, then you should go for it! Try experimenting with mesh panels or keep things simple with a translucent midi. Or be more daring and go with a co-ord set. You could even wear a mini dress with a sheer skirt – the possibilities are endless and can be styled however you see fit.

summer fashion jewellery

 

Oversized and colourful jewellery

Maximalists – it’s your time to shine. Lightweight fabrics of summer are now well-complemented and accented by oversized and chunky jewellery. We’re talking jumbo pearls, shoulder-skimming earrings, and thick cuffs. The bigger, the better, in fact, and these can be layered with other pieces to create focus and add texture.

Another trend we’ve encountered is an increase in the colour of watches. Collections of luxury watches with colourful dials have been growing in popularity, particularly those in duck egg blue, green, bronze, and yellow. Of course, the preferred strap of choice remains silver or stainless steel, a classic design that will never go out of style.

Oversized blazers

Adding on to the oversized hype, blazers are back and bigger than ever. Whether you’re wearing one as part of a tailored set or alongside a pair of mismatched bottoms, your outerwear will definitely be your statement piece.

Oversized blazers add an air of elegance and sophistication to even the smallest of crop tops and sundresses but also have the power to tone down an outfit that feels too formal to wear in the daytime. Blazers that are cropped or fitted appear edgier, but if you’re looking for a more relaxed style, you should opt for something boxier. Blazers are also great as summer moves into autumn, where the cooler evenings require some sort of coverage.

Slightly unbuttoned tops

Forgetting to fully fasten up your outfit is not a fashion faux pas this season for the warm weather. Rather, it’s a completely unique ‘look’ in its own right and one of the hot summer trends for the season ahead. Opt for a half-buttoned top so that the bottom flares out for a smoother spin on the trend, or go with a single fixture like a crop top if you feel like going all-out.

Pair your button-down top with leather jackets and some jeans or trousers, and you have a flexible look that is perfect for both formal and informal occasions.

Of course there are other options from the biggest trends of the Summer; distressed denim, cargo pants, cut out dresses, wide leg trousers and ballet flats are all ideal warm weather pieces.