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8 Major 2023 Fashion Trends You'll Be Seeing Everywhere

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So, it's official: 2023 is very much here. (I know, I can't believe it either.) So with a fresh year kicking off, that brings a new season full of exciting style moves and inspo to try out. From comeback styles entering the chat to killer styling twists to covetable textures, this winter is the perf time to explore the standout 2023 fashion trends you're about to be swooning over, promise.

We've taken a look back at what amazing designers in New York, London, Milan, and Paris showed during fashion month in September and October, and have gathered the top trends that we will be seeing everywhere throughout 2023. From cargo pants with endless pockets to chainmail bras that we may or may not layer, the collections were anything but boring. We're def kicking off the new year shopping with these in mind. Ahead, check out 8 fashion trends that will be taking over this year, and where to start shopping for them now.

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Professional Yet Playful

paris, france october 03 editorial use only for non editorial use please seek approval from fashion house a model walks the runway during the stella mccartney womenswear springsummer 2023 show as part of paris fashion week on october 03, 2022 in paris, france photo by pascal le segretaingetty images
Pascal Le Segretain

Just because you're dressing professional doesn't mean you can't have some fun with your outfit.

Stella McCartney

Professional Yet Playful

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Professional Yet Playful

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Theophilio

Professional Yet Playful

Mango Strass Body Chain

Mango Strass Body Chain
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Body chains are very much in for 2023, so layer one over a button up shirt, or wear with a neutral tank like this, if you're feeling extra bold.

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A cropped button up paired with a pleated mini or trouser is the perfect combination of ready for business and ready to go out.

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Novelty

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From our fave Spongebob characters to out of this world prints, fashion is anything but boring thanks to these kitsch yet cool patterns and pieces.

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Novelty

london, england september 17 a model walks the runway during the jw anderson ready to wear springsummer 2023 fashion show as part of the london fashion week on september 17, 2022 in london, united kingdom photo by victor virgilegamma rapho via getty images
Victor VIRGILE

JW Anderson

Novelty

paris, france october 04 editorial use only for non editorial use please seek approval from fashion house hoyeon jung walks the runway during the louis vuitton womenswear springsummer 2023 show as part of paris fashion week on october 04, 2022 in paris, france photo by kristy sparowgetty images
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Louis Vuitton

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A mini dress with an oversize bow is the perfect amount of extra you need for your next party.

Aje Suzette Bubble Mini Dress
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If you're not ready to go full force with this trend, this bubble hem dress will do just the trick.

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Cargo Everything

a model walks the runway of the blumarine fashion show during the milan fashion week womenswear springsummer 2023 on september 22, 2022 in milan, italy photo by estropgetty images
Estrop

Fashion, meet function. Function, meet fashion!

Blumarine

Cargo Everything

milan, italy september 21 new york times out a model walks the runway during the diesel ready to wear springsummer 2023 fashion show as part of the milan fashion week on september 21, 2022 in milan, italy photo by victor virgilegamma rapho via getty images
Victor VIRGILE

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Cargo Everything

paris, france october 03 editorial use only for non editorial use please seek approval from fashion house a model walks the runway during the sacai womenswear springsummer 2023 show as part of paris fashion week on october 03, 2022 in paris, france photo by peter whitegetty images
Pietro D'Aprano

Sacai

Upgrade your jeans for a pair of fun denim cargo pants, they'll make any outfit cooler.

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Cargo Everything

AFRM Sigmund Cargo Pants

AFRM Sigmund Cargo Pants
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With this many pockets, you'll never have an excuse to lose your phone again.

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Out of Office

london, england september 17 a model walks the runway during the jw anderson ready to wear springsummer 2023 fashion show as part of the london fashion week on september 17, 2022 in london, united kingdom photo by victor virgilegamma rapho via getty images
Victor VIRGILE

Dress for the vacation you want to be on. That's considered manifesting, right?

JW Anderson

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Out of Office

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Palm Angels

Out of Office

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Maryam Nassir Zadeh

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A good Hawaiian shirt is the foundation to any good vacation wardrobe. Trust.

You'll win best dressed at the pool in this crochet mini.

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Cassie Anderson
Fashion Director

Cassie Anderson is the fashion director for Cosmopolitan, where she leads celebrity styling and fashion continuity for the print magazine and the brand’s digital platforms. Cassie joined Cosmopolitan after 10 years of editing and styling at Harper’s BAZAAR. Cassie has also styled for other Hearst titles, including Elle, Town & Country, and Esquire. Follow her fabulous feed - featuring the A-list talent she’s styled - on Instagram and TikTok.

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Danielle Flum
Fashion editor
Danielle is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers the American and British ready-to-wear markets and handles fashion for all covers and fashion stories in book and online. When she's not working on print, she covers all the latest fashion trends and news for digital. Danielle started as a Fashion Intern for Cosmopolitan in 2016 and has been with the magazine ever since. Follow her journey in the fashion industry on Instagram.
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