This week You! takes you through what’s in store for summer 2023 fashion trends…
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Summer is about waking up, throwing on an easy outfit, and heading out the door feeling like a 10. Warm weather brings with it longer days and packed calendars. With so many opportunities to get dressed - vacations, parties, you name it - knowing the summer 2023 fashion trends is essential. Of course, your personal style still reigns supreme, but if you’ve been dreaming of a newer, fresher wardrobe, now’s the perfect time to give it a go. Every year, the days of summer feel eternal and unfamiliar. There’s a sense that the season will never end but also like it’s never existed - as if none of us have ever felt the humid air sticking to our sunburnt skin. That sense of newness seems to apply to our wardrobes, too. The perfect summer outfit is more of a feeling than a trend. With the hot weather in full swing, we’re ready to dive headfirst into the waters of the most glorious fashion season of the entire year. Aside from vacation planning, you might also be thinking that you want to refresh your warm weather wardrobe - a new breezy lawn outfit, a great straw sun hat and stylish sunglasses to protect your face and eyes.
This week, we have compiled a few fresh summer trends. No matter what your schedule holds - these pieces can be mixed, matched, and worn on repeat throughout the season. So, buckle up, because it’s time to talk new season fashion trends…
Bright hues
This summer, colour has taken over the fashion industry. This season is all about colour, graphics and prints, and pretty feminine shapes. People are experimenting with screaming colours and dancing patterns these days. Throw some colours on you and join the summer party. Massive butterfly patterns have been a good combo with a brighter look. Red, yellow, orange, and bold pink outfits are super trendy this year for both daywear and evening wear. Strikingly bright colours have never been as trendy before as they are this year. Colourful shirts and trousers are extremely fashionable - not only as an outfit highlight but also in combination with each other. For your wardrobe, this year is looking brighter than the sun.
Block prints
Whether you’re in search of a dainty work look or a comfortable set that makes summer dressing feel like a cool breeze, then block-printed ensembles make for the ideal choice this season. An age-old craft of textile printing, the technique finds itself at home in almost everyone’s ethnic wardrobe. Block prints are a traditional and artistic trend that can be seen in many Pakistani outfits, such as kurtis, dupattas, and saaris. This trend features geometric and floral designs that are stamped or painted on the fabric, creating a bold and vibrant effect. These prints can be mixed and matched with solid colours, or with other prints, depending on the creativity and skill of the designer. So if you’re in a fashion dilemma then opt for a block-print kurti to stay both stylish and comfortable.
Flower power
This season sees the classic floral trend take on much more of a three-dimensional role, emerging from kurtis, shirts, trousers and dupattas. Sure, too much of it may be a little much for a quiet dinner with friends, but those unafraid of a stand-out fashion moment can’t go wrong with this one. The overall appeal of a floral dress is alluring. The intricate floral patterns on trendy dresses impart a level of deep warmth to your wardrobe without dominating the overall look. Due to this reason, it is possible to pair the best floral dress for summer with just about anything - blending the neutrality of the design with the vibrant pieces or keeping it classic and clean with a pair of white trousers or strappy sandals.
All about the bottoms
The era of capri pants, and tights is in the past; now is the time to dress in something stylish and more comfortable with the newest fashion trend featuring boot cut pants, culottes and bell bottoms. This cut of trouser will make you look taller, elegant and also help you stand out from the crowd whether worn with a cute top or a knee-length kurti. Out of all the pants silhouettes out there, flare pants may be the most fun. The unique shape of flares or bell bottoms, demands you step out of the box when putting together your outfit. Going with the general relaxation of tailoring, that is sweeping the runways in Pakistan, your trouser design should be well structured but loose. They look equally good with long shirts and are very graceful. Pants embellished with pearls, embroidery, net lace, and sequin work will add glamour to your outfit.
Flowy dresses
They’re comfortable, versatile, easy to wear, and they’re really flattering. Flowy dresses are super trendy this summer. The best way to achieve effortless style throughout the summer is by incorporating long flowy dresses into your wardrobe. Midi and maxi dresses offer the perfect combination of comfort and fashion, making them a go-to choice for looking effortlessly put together. Long flowy dresses make it easy to achieve a polished look throughout the season with minimal effort. The perfect flowy dress feels like summertime - carefree and effortless. It possesses a graceful quality making for effortless, one-step outfits - just add a pair of sandal and your favourite purse or bag and head out the door.
Style yourself in matching separates and co-ord sets for a trendy look at all times. When it comes to getting dressed each morning, we can’t deny our love for easy ready-to-wear suits. Of course, this doesn’t mean we’d sacrifice one bit on style! Fortunately for us, matching separates are catching up in time for summers. The go-to look for any kind of outing. And to complete this look, everyone needs a chic carry-all tote that can easily take them from the beach to the barbecue. Something that’s practical but also elevates your outfit. The perfect combo.
You can never go wrong with this one. The Anarkali is a classic and timeless ethnic wear. Hailing from the Mughal Era, the Anarkali outfit is an embodiment of royalty which has evolved with the times, but its grace and grandeur have never been compromised. While, it has taken various shapes and forms with modern cuts and stylish embellishments, the evergreen Anarkali still stays intact. You can pair it with chooridar or straight trousers and matching dupatta to complete the look. Rock it for a glam evening look or a casual lunch with the girls.
