The Best Street Style Trends To Try For Fall/Winter 2023
Highly textural, visual and playful elements cap this celebratory season.
As we kick off the year with new goals and aspirations, and plans of how to achieve them, here's something we've sorted out for you: what to wear, and accessories to spruce up your 'fit. Scroll through as we look to the street style stars at the fall/winter 2023 runway shows for inspiration.
Shoulder to Shoulder
Edgy and feminine, a trapeze dress with shoulder cut-outs complements the toughness of hardware and leather. Photo: Showbit
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While cut-outs are a familiar trend, it is where they are placed that up their sex appeal. This season, the fashion circuit has trained its focus on an unassuming yet sensual body part—the shoulders. Fashion-forward designers like Gucci and 3.1 Phillip Lim have slashed theirs onto detachable components in the garment, giving the wearer a two-in-one option. Others have drawn up feminine numbers with billowy and edgy frocks. Not Keen on slashed sleeves? Try a tailored vest with opera gloves in the same hue—for a vibe that's covered, yet flirty.
On A Tight Rope
A bold, graphic choker adds interest to oversized hoops. Photo: Showbit
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Time and again, the choker has proven itself to be a perfect standalone statement piece. Sitting just above the collar, the choker has seen us through possibly every decade—from Marie Antoinette's delicate pearls to '80s rocker spikes and rivets and '90s velvety ribbons—just about every style is still relevant sartorially today. Modernise your pearl chokers by wearing them with a crisp shirt dress, or contrast your tailored look with rebellious layered hardware. Finally, try a minimalist skinny choker worn with bold red lips for the ultimate statement.
Onesies? Go Figure!
Straight out of a movie set, dramatic silhouettes and out-there hairstyles make for a head-turning 'fit. Photo: Showbit
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Here's what wearing a catsuit will immediately say of its wearer—glamourous, bold and ultra-confident. Often in latex or leather and worn by tough female characters in movies: think Trinity in The Matrix, Alice in Resident Evil, and of course, nearly every Catwoman in comic-verse history oozing with strength and sexiness. Saint Laurent gave the fashion world a strong case for the silhouette in his spring/summer 2022 collection, while Kim Kardashian famously stepped out in a Balenciaga yellow caution-tape suit back then as well. And who could forget Rihanna in a sparkly Gucci catsuit? Still going strong, the one-piece wonder is easier styled than imagined—slip on thigh-high boots for effortless ease, or throw on a tailored coat and structured extras for a full heroine vibe.
Bright Eyed
A pair of fancy half-frames are bound to get you noticed. Photo: Showbit
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If eyes are the window to the soul, the we'd like to have them well dressed up no matter the occasion. Whether it's to add sparkle for a festive mood or brighten up the new year, accessories for our peepers are a must-have, and they are not just for blocking out UV rays. Opt for glitzy sunnies to brighten up a neutral fit, or amp up the drama with diamante half-frames. Beyond the frames, add a touch of whimsy to your street chic look with a pearl-embellished balaclava. Now, that is what we call eye candy.
Hot Fuzz
Pair accessories in chic, clean lines with a bold look. Photo: Showbit
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As you gear up for party season or a possible trip to cooler climates, it's time to pull out the fuzziest pieces from your sartorial arsenal. Be it fur, shearling, or a feather boa, pick anything with luscious textures to transform your look in the best way possible. Glam up your feathers with delicate lace and velvets, or suit up with a two-piece set in a mash-up of textures. Play up the fun factor with vibrant hues or standout accessories paired with wardrobe staples. One thing to note? Keep it fuzzy yet fuss-free.
Spin On The Pin
Like chain belts, brooches are making a resurgence and we're here for it. Gucci continues to show off its brooch fascination from previous seasons—remember those dramatic crystal and pearl emblazoned ones? But this time, they're donned on longline sweats. At Jil Sander, another designer who favours accoutrement, minimalist and artistic iterations added a touch of chic to the outfits. Wear it as a precious centrepiece or layer multiple brooches for eccentric embellishment.
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Pearly Wiles
Modernise a regal pearl choker with futuristc sunglasses and a vivid sweater. Photo: Showbit
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'Tis the season of love, peace, and pearls. These iridescent baubles have been refashioned into bold jewellery, or crafted into bags for a touch of whimsy. Style your family heirloom choker with a cropped sweater and leather trousers for that perfect contrast of modern sensibilities and classic jewellery, or flash oversized pearl studs with a neutral-toned ensemble that will last through the seasons. These beauties are also gender-neutral, all thanks to Harry Styles strutting in them. So don't be alarmed if your boyfriend borrows a strand from your jewellery box and rocks it at parties.
Bags Of Fun
Lighthearted yet adventurous, a floral-themed bag deserves all the bouquets. Photo: Showbit
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Christmas, celebrations, countdown parties, casual brunches, or simply a day out—this is the perfect time of the year to bring out every head-turning and novel bag you have in your arsenal. Think Balenciaga's glove tote that will keep your arm warm, or a vibrant leather bouquet of blooms that will brighten up your day. Or crank up the quirky quotient with a Birkin Faubourg from Hermès and we guarantee, it's a surefire collectible for years to come.
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Chain Reaction
Jazz up your tailored set with a chic belt. Photo: Showbit
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An accessory that was a hot favourite in the Noughties is back. Well-loved by designers and pop stars of the era, statement-making chain belts now come with more sophisticated angle. Where it was once loud and flashy, today's iterations are more subtle and elegant. Styled with two-piece sets or casual get-ups, think of the chain-linked belt as a necklace for your midriff.
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Queen of Scots
Amp up the drama in neon accents and leather. Photo: Showbit
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The tartan gets reinterpreted with a more punk approach. Grab attention in a fluorescent cropped tartan top laced with spikes, matching footwear and a leather skirt. Or opt for a one-piece wonder with a fun hotchpotch of tartans, and style it up with contrasting fur boots and a spiked collar for good measure. Give a nod to more classic styles as you team your tartan skirts with versatile bomber jackets. Pace the drama by keeping hair and makeup simple and chic.
Pastoral Pleasure
Exude summer vacation feels with a beach-themed dress in paddle-pop hues. Photo: Showbit
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While we're familiar with Dior's timeless and charming toile de jouy pieces that depict scences of a hunt, a picnic or simply flora and fauna, many of these pastoral patterns have since evolved and gained traction with the fashion set. Be it a futuristic cityscape on an oversized jacket, or a beach getaway on a summery frock—these picturesque prints are narratives of a moment in time. So, if you're too busy to take a vacation, cop an outfit that depicts your dream destination—postcards not included.
Wheelin'And Dealin'
Go futuristic with a vest and graphic prints instead. Photo: Showbit
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We've moved on from Barbie. In her place? Biker chicks. Traditionally clad in motocross essentials of graphic t-shirts and leather jackets, these hot babes have taken a more refined route that boasts an unapologetic tough-girl attitude. Studded leather jackets are worn with feminine sheers and tailored separates for that refined touch, and novelty carryalls, like that of Chanel's Monte Carlo helmet bag, give a nod to the rebellious trend. Get revved up and ready to go!