Top Clothing Trends of 2022 & 2023
Flare Leggings
Flare leggings are a style of leggings that are designed to be wider at the bottom than at the top. The style is said to create a flattering and elongating effect for the legs.
Co Ord Set
A co ord set is a two-piece set of clothing that is meant to be worn together. The sets are typically made up of a crop top and a high-waisted bottom, but can come in a variety of styles and colors.
Shacket
A shacket is a hybrid jacket-shirt that is designed to be worn both as a shirt and as a jacket. The shacket is typically made of a lightweight fabric and is meant to be worn in warmer weather.
Ruched Midi Dress
A ruched midi dress is a dress that is designed to fit snugly around the waist and hips and then flare out into a skirt. The dress is often made from a stretchy fabric so that it can hug the body and create a flattering silhouette.
Midaxi Dress
A midaxi dress is a dress that falls just below the knee. The style is often considered to be more flattering than a mini dress, as it provides more coverage. Midaxi dresses are often made from flowy materials, such as chiffon, that move with the body.
Oversized Blazer
Oversized Blazers are blazers that are designed to be worn oversized. The oversized style is often seen as more relaxed and comfortable, and is a popular trend in both men's and women's fashion.
Satin Shirt
A satin shirt is a shirt made from satin fabric. Satin is a glossy fabric that is often used in formalwear for its luxurious appearance. Satin shirts can be dressy or casual, depending on the style and color of the shirt.
Bamboo Pajamas
Bamboo pajamas are pajamas made from bamboo fabric. The fabric is said to be softer and more absorbent than traditional cotton pajamas, and is also said to be more environmentally friendly.
Kaftan Dress
A kaftan dress is a dress that is designed to be loose-fitting and comfortable. The dress is often made from light, airy materials and is perfect for warm weather. Kaftan dresses are often adorned with colorful prints and embellishments.
Corset Top
A corset top is a type of top that is meant to give the wearer a more hourglass figure. The top is made of a stiffer material and is typically boned to give it structure. Corset tops can be worn as part of a casual or formal outfit.
Wide Leg Jeans
Wide leg jeans are jeans that have a wide leg opening. The style is often seen as a more relaxed and comfortable alternative to the skinny jeans trend.
Breasted Blazer
A breasted blazer is a blazer that has a breast pocket. The breast pocket is typically larger and more pronounced than other pockets on the blazer, and is often used to store items such as a wallet or a phone.
Leather Blazer
A leather blazer is a type of blazer that is made from leather. Leather blazers are often considered to be more formal than other types of blazers, and they are often more expensive.
Baggy Jeans
Baggy jeans are a style of jeans that are loose-fitting and baggy in the legs. The style became popular in the 1990s and has seen a resurgence in recent years.
Overshirt
An overshirt is a shirt that is meant to be worn over another shirt. The overshirt is typically longer and has a looser fit than a standard shirt. The overshirt is often used as a layering piece in cold weather.
Corduroy Shirt
A corduroy shirt is a shirt made from corduroy fabric. Corduroy is a sturdy, cotton fabric with a ridged surface. The fabric is often used to make pants, jackets, and shirts.
Satin Slip Dress
A satin slip dress is a dress that is made from satin fabric. The dress is designed to be worn as a slip dress, meaning that it is meant to be worn under another garment. The dress is often sleeveless and has a low neckline.
Knit Crop Top
A knit crop top is a top that is made from a knit fabric. The top is cropped to show the midriff and is often sleeveless or has short sleeves.
Grunge Clothes
Grunge clothes are a type of clothing that was popular in the 1990s. The style is characterized by its loose and baggy fit, as well as its distressed and faded look.
Zip Hoodie
A zip hoodie is a hooded sweatshirt that features a zipper that runs the length of the front of the garment. The zipper allows the hoodie to be easily put on and taken off and also helps to keep the warmth in when it is worn.
Cropped Puffer Jacket
A cropped puffer jacket is a jacket that is cropped in length, typically hitting just below the waist. The cropped style is often seen as more flattering and feminine than a traditional puffer jacket.
Straight Jeans
Straight jeans are a type of denim jeans that have a traditional, straight leg cut. The jeans are designed to be a more comfortable and versatile alternative to the skinny jeans trend.
Tracksuit Set
A tracksuit set is a two-piece set of clothing that is typically worn for exercise or casual wear. The set typically consists of a sweatpants and a hoodie or a T-shirt and a pair of sweatpants.
Dad Jeans
Dad jeans are a style of jeans that are high-waisted and relaxed-fitting. The jeans are typically made of a heavy denim fabric and have a straight leg. Dad jeans have become popular once again in recent years, and are often seen as a nostalgic fashion trend.
Trend Highlight – The Rise of Maternity Clothing
The maternity dress industry is undergoing a massive transformation. Walmart mostly moved their maternity section online and many retailers don’t even carry maternity clothing anymore. This is in large part due to the higher costs of supporting the category; the short duration of need for maternity clothing leads to above-average return rates.
This comparatively swift transition from offline to online has also been propped up by the rise of seconding clothing marketplaces like Poshmark and thredUP. These items’ short ownership duration means that secondhand markets can expect their buyers in this category to be future sellers. And for secondhand marketplaces in particular, a high frequency of returns changes from a liability to an asset since it keeps people in their ecosystem and adds inventory to their sites.
A new subcategory of maternity wear with an even shorter duration of ownership is becoming more popular: one-time use dresses for maternity photoshoots. Body positivity is on the rise and stigmas are being cut down across the consumer world from balding to body size.
And in one sense, Instagram hurts the demand for professional photographers by making it more normal for people to take their own photos—but that same everyday tendency also means that pictures of a special occasion will require unique scenery, special clothes, and perhaps professional help.
Trend Highlight – Bamboo Clothing is Becoming More Popular
Bamboo sheets have been a growing trend for years but bamboo pajamas have just recently started growing in popularity. They are a cheaper solution: enough bamboo fabric to cover a person once instead of a bed twice.
45% of couples report arguing over sleeping temperature so products that let individuals choose their own preferred temperature help resolve the issue. Given its unique property of wicking moisture, bamboo clothing can help keep body temperatures stable throughout the night. Bamboo pajama brands are leaning into this and running ads promising to help reduce sleep-related conflict.
Bamboo fabric is also pitched as environmentally friendly compared to cotton. Bamboo requires little water, the plants grow back after getting cut down, and they don’t need pesticides. As more consumers start making environmentally conscious decisions, existing products can be rebuilt using more eco-friendly materials.
Trend Highlight – Why bridesmaid dresses are so expensive and why they're getting cheaper
People have fewer close friends today compared to decades past. In 1990, a quarter of women reported having ten or more close friends, while today that number has halved.
Some female consumers report that their small friend circles mean that when it comes to weddings, they’re more likely to take turns being each others’ bridesmaids, meaning the cluster of bridesmaids is the same from wedding to wedding.
Brides usually pick a single style and color for all their bridesmaids to wear. But bridesmaids are often different sizes and skin tones so what looks good on one might not on another. For this reason, bridesmaid dresses are notoriously disliked and often not worn again after the wedding.
And while some women try to reuse bridesmaids' dresses for other weddings, the declining size of friend circles and the resulting overlap in bridesmaids makes this an issue: A bride doesn’t want their bridesmaids to use the same dress they used at a previous wedding from within the friend circle.
If the dress can't be repeated, consumers’ willingness to pay declines. This is one of several factors driving down the price of bridesmaid dresses. Another is the rise of secondhand clothing marketplaces like Poshmark and Thredup which have heavily affected the only-wear-it once clothing category.
Revelry Dresses, a fast-growing bridesmaid dress company that sells all its dresses for $99 (considered affordable in the bridesmaid dress industry), is part of the industry-wide recognition of these broader trends.
