Mermaidcore To Lacey Details: 9 Hottest Trends Of Summer 2023

While Barbiecore was and continues to be a huge trend (as seen on Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling at CinemaCon), Mermaidcore will also be big this summer with the soon-to-be-released movie The Little Mermaid. The trend is all about shimmering goodness and channeling your inner Ariel with a glowy, shimmery, colourful aesthetic. Think flowy outfits, sheer and silk fabrics, and sequins. While there are a hundred different ways to interpret this trend with crochet knits, shell jewellery, printed dresses with ocean elements, we like the literal interpretation with fishtail gowns and skirts that give you a beautiful silhouette.

We're super excited about summer black becoming a thing this summer because come on, we have all been manifesting it! I have always loved black (my wardrobe is proof), and the trend will make it all the more fun (and acceptable) to wear black in the summer. While the colour dominates the colder months, for the summer we'll see a lot of maxi, flowy dresses, black crop tops, and black florals.

While fringes are nothing new, they are going to make a grand comeback this summer. And we mean very grand. Everything from dresses to clutch bag—if it will be fringed, it will be in. Why don't we bring in the fringe haircut, too? Plus, this trend has a lot of followers, including queen Taylor Swift, and honestly, that's the only nod of approval we need.

Lace was out in full force on the runways as seen with Dior, Versace, and Burberry's latest collections. With designers showcasing maxis with cool cutwork and lingerie-inspired pieces, we too have picked similar options below to help you hop on this trend.

Sheer had a big moment last year with Zendaya's green sheer corset dress and Zoe Kravitz’s Saint Laurent chainmail dress and we think it's here to stay. From lingerie-baring dresses to a more translucent top, it's a super sexy way to layer and add a bit of drama to your overall look.

Pro-Tip: Here are our favourite sheer tops and dresses you can shop online.

We have always been big fans of sharp silhouettes and we're happy to report that it's a thing now since Victoria Beckham came through with simple tailored blazer dresses. So, whether you're wearing a blazer as part of a set or paired with mismatched bottoms, the blazer will be the statement piece. Plus, this summer, it's going to be all about pastel blues, greens, and greys.

Pro-Tip: While we have picked a few pieces below, check out our picks for summer-friendly blazers and blazer dresses.

Yes, you read that right—it says 3D florals. This isn't your usual floral prints or embroidery but more a dramatic, three-dimensional look emerging from shirts, dresses, skirts, and everything else. So, if you're looking for a stand-out fashion moment, you can't go wrong with this trend!

Slip dresses at Givenchy and midis at Prada have paved the way for asymmetric hemlines and thigh-high slits and we are all for it! You can ace the trend with a dramatically curved hemline and a sexy slit or go for a simpler angle to give your fit a subtler edge. We have picked a few pieces to help you start out.