Spotting trends is something I’ve become very good at in my 12 years working in the fashion industry, Instagram being my platform of choice for such pursuits. With a constant flurry of uploads, nothing beats the rush I get when I spy three or more people wearing similar pieces; that’s when I know I’m on to something. Whether it’s a new bag shape or a particular affinity for a specific colour, my gut instinct is to open my laptop and tell you all about it. Now, as the sun shines through my window, and dare I say it, I can go outside without a heavy wool coat on, I think now just might be the time to start exploring which items feel fresh for spring 2023.
I’ve already outlined the macro-trends from the spring 2023 runways, the effects of which I’m starting to see pull through in real-life outfits; there are a selection of smaller, more specific micro-trends that are already making an impact on the direction fashion is taking this season and will make your wardrobe feel undeniably current for the next few weeks. As with any guidance you receive on Who What Wear, we never advise jumping on a trend just because it’s, well, trending—it really ought to speak to you and your sense of style before you even think about buying into it. The same goes for what you’ll see below. Sure, they all might be “in” right now, but think about longevity. Can you see yourself wearing the items you have your eye on next season and the season after? If the answer is yes, these might be the spring 2023 micro-trends to invest in. If not, then that’s okay, too.
Either way, let’s look at the items proving to be big news for the season ahead that have serious staying power beyond 2023 too.
