Fashion

If you’re picking up on a ’90s/early aughts vibe overall, you’re not wrong. Go all in with a chain belt or belly chain worn around a knit dress or directly above your navel. Designers are all about having a good time in 2022 if you are. Chanel is leading the look.

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The catsuit is one of the year’s most unexpected trends to emerge. But lest you relegate it to runway only (as seen multiple times on Saint Laurent’s and at Burberry)—know that everyone from Hailey Bieber to Lizzo has already worn it out in the wild. It’s like your favorite yoga one-piece got a sudden after-dark update.

Blanc said that trendy metallic pieces are here to stay, particularly those in silver. 

“You’ve seen the bags, the shoes, and the accessories but spring 2023 runways featured our shiny new friend on unlikely items like jeans, blazers, shorts, pantsuits, and of course, an endless amount of jaw-dropping dresses,” she told Insider. 

According to Lana Blanc, New York-based stylist and founder of The Blanc House, cargo pockets will make a grand reappearance this year. 

“We saw this trend gain momentum (with cargo pants) in 2022, but it’s coming in a big way for 2023,” she said. “The oversized pockets were seen on just about every spring/summer 2023 runway, including, but not limited to, Miu Miu, Fendi, Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Marant, Versace, and Brunello Cucinelli.”

The stylist said we can expect to see cargo pockets on everything from pants and shorts to skirts and coats.

Grace Thomas, founder and lead stylist of Builtgracefully, said sparkles will continue to bring outfits to life this year.

“I think we’ve only seen the tip of the spear on this trend, with the holiday season always a time for sequins and sparkle,” she said, adding: “Sweaters with embellished buttons, heels with jewels, and jeans with diamond-like details are just some of the trends we’ll see come to life.”

Personal stylist Susan Padron expects Y2K trends, including transparent details, to stick around for shoes, bags, and clothes. 

“Think clear plastic but elevated and expensive,” she told Insider. “Brands like Mach & Mach are even putting out clear pumps to be worn to an event or as a statement with jeans.” 

Harmony Pilobello and Shilpa Iyengar, designers and cofounders of Alterre, said the ballet-flat trend is here to stay. 

“As people transition from working at home in slippers or sneakers, ballet flats are a comfortable alternative for working in the office and running errands,” they said. “We also foresee more people wearing satin ballet flats to formal events like weddings.”