Fashion

Stylecasting 2023 Trying to predict what trends will be “in” or “out” can feel a bit like fortune telling. You look into the crystal ball of the coming seasons’ runways and try to note the patterns in the stars. You also must look at what past trends have infl uenced the evolution of what’s hot and try to foresee what will still be cool. We’re sharing what we see in your style future, as well as tips to help you have good fashion fortune in the coming year...

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In: Ultra-feminine, larger-than-life styles with lots of ruffles and volume Out: Bland prairie dresses and smocked waists This trend really found its feet when dresses by online retailer Selkie began appearing on Instagram and TikTok feeds all over the world. Think huge ruffles, pastel prints, ballgown-inspired silhouettes and massive, huge, puffy sleeves. This anachronistic, princessy look has been embraced by designers all over the world.

This trend comes on the heels of our collective prarie dress phase. Many designers are choosing to bare a little more skin with the new season of ruffles. They’re also steering toward richer, more vibrant colors – and we’re here for it!

The comeback that none of us saw coming? Bubble hems! Balloon sleeves and full skirts have been on-trend for the last few seasons, and Y2K fashion is – for better or worse – definitely making a resurgence. Bubble hems are a wearable way to tap into that early 2000s style. And fortunately, designers are giving us some more updated, sleek takes on the old trend.

Worried that the ruffle trend will be a little too precious for your style? Look for shirts and dresses with ruffled trims or bishop sleeves to add volume, yet with more tailored, straight lines elsewhere to offer a more mature overall look.

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Fringe Benefits

In: Fringe and tassels Out: Huge disco sequins and iridescent spangles... at least until the holiday season! Designers are having lots of fun with this retro texture. From flapper-inspired dresses to 70s boho moments, this trim gives your look lots of playful movement. One of the most classic ways to wear fringe is on jackets. The moto-jacket moment from fall of last year will definitely be carried over into Spring/Summer 2023, but with new details like long fringe. Designers are adding fringe to jackets and dresses in other interesting ways, such as huge shawl collars. Stacked fringe hems and sleeves were all over the runways. This throwback to the 1920s offers so much drama to every step you take. If this all feels like too much, never fear; designers are adding fringe and tassels to handbags and shoes. It’s an easy way to incorporate this texture into your look without overwhelming a more minimal style. Earrings and necklaces with dripping crystals also bring a touch of fringe to your look while amping up the glam!

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Goddess Energy

In: Floor-length, pleated detail column dresses with power necklines Out: Sheaths will always be a classic, but 2023 focuses more on columns and tube dresses See the Greek inspiration? Lots of runways were channeling Big Goddess Energy – Versace’s was even called “A Goddess Gone Grunge.” The biggest silhouette shakeup was probably the emergence of the column as a front-runner. The 90s trend of slip dresses is clearly influencing the bodygrazing shape, but the powerful necklines and shoulders are definitely new. Column dresses aren’t the most forgiving. But that’s where the goddess gathering and pleating details come to the rescue! These offer a lot of visual interest without showing off everything that’s going on underneath.

Big earrings are the accessory of choice for this style. The triangular ones shown on the Badgley Mischka model mirror the pleating detail and angular shoulder – a micro trend to look out for this year.

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Lively Layering

In: All-out layering and dopamine dressing Out: Tiny blazers...aim for oversized or trenchcoat length Layering is a stylist’s magic trick; you make something that is far more special than the sum of its parts. By adding a sweater over a dress, by throwing on a vest and a blazer or by piling on accessories, you are infusing your look with touches that make your style completely unique. Not familiar with “dopamine dressing?” This was a concept that arose postpandemic. The idea is to wear clothes that you love – especially if it’s a little outlandish. You experience a release of dopamine when you wear something that just feels fun, and when others compliment the look? You get even more of a boost!

Layering lends itself to dopamine dressing because you can play with patterns and textures. It can also allow you to soften looks that may feel like a bit much – a neutral blazer can help tone down a hot pink jumpsuit, for instance. If your menswear-inspired look feels too severe, adding flirty touches can leave you feeling more confident.

Layering also gives you the freedom to experiment with fashion micro-trends that you may not be entirely comfortable in. A sheer mesh midi dress can be covered up a bit by a lightweight trench coat.

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Style Notes

Have these mini-trends on your radar as you navigate your 2023 wardrobe. These little details can help you stay ontrend without throwing out all of your jeans (and changing up your hair part), just because the kids on TikTok said so.

Modern Lace Designers love to play with the texture that lace offers a look. But in 2023, lace is used in new and interesting ways, from laser cut details to fabulously tailored lace shirts. Stripes Ahoy! Stripes were everywhere on the runways, and we couldn’t be happier. Bold stripes always make for an eye-catching look. Goth Kid Gothic glamor dominated the normally bright and cheery Spring/Summer 2023 runways. Think black lace, leather and strappy details. Go Diagonal One-shoulder dresses, asymmetric hemlines and slits to the Heavens! The looks were all about angular details. Jean Jeanie Y2K will not be going away in 2023. Prepare yourself for mixed denim dresses, jumpsuits, trench coats and more. Mixed Metals As part of the Y2K renaissance, space-age metal fabrics are very on-trend. Fortunately, this is a 2000s-era throwback that is a lot of fun to incorporate into your look. Outer Underwear The corset top trend is here to stay for now. It adds structure to fit and flare styles. Slip dresses have made a resurgence, as well.

Power Pockets Designers paid a lot of attention to the pocket detailing on their looks. Suddenly, we’re welcoming back cargo pockets, if you can believe that. Grunge Goddess That 90s/00s cusp means grunge is back. Look for destroyed hemlines, plaid, “un-fashion” looks and punk detailing. Headband Heaven The big headband trend doesn’t show any signs of stopping. We love that twisted and adorned headbands allow you to accessorize without committing to all day hat head. •

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Drake’s Makes National Headlines and Spreads Positivity Across the World!

As Drake’s Leestown prepared to open in November, the Drake’s team received a unique application. e applicant, Nash, stated he was looking for his rst job so he could save up money for an Xbox. e hiring manager called the number on the application, but it turned out Nash wasn’t quite old enough to work (he was only eight years old). Inspired by the young boy’s go-getter attitude, Drake’s Chief Operating O cer, Mark ornburg, invited him to the new restaurant’s orientation for a surprise.

Nash was awarded an honorary Drake’s uniform shirt and name tag, as well as his Xbox. What shocked him even more was the attention the story got! A viral Facebook video led to stories on Good Morning America, e Today Show and countless news outlets across the nation and abroad. Nash’s story has spread positivity all over the world!

A viral Facebook video led to stories on Good Morning America, The Today Show and countless news outlets across the nation and abroad.

Nash and Drake’s Chief Operating O cer Mark ornburg

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