BOLD, Classic, Beautiful: Summer Fashion Trends

By Lindsey Sharp | Photos Provided

Fashion trends for summer 2023 are bold, classic, and beautiful: monochromatic outfits, lots of color, textures galore, and versatile basics will be the go-tos this season.

We had the opportunity to hear from the experts at local shops Susan’s Fashions and The Francis Shoppe about what they’re seeing as summer fashion trends.

Here’s what to expect in fashion this season:

1. Oodles of color

“We’re seeing a lot of bright colors from royal blue to fuchsia to kelly green,” The Francis Shoppe owner Terri Francis-Ahfeld said.

Color is a notorious staple of summer fashion, but it’s bigger than ever this year. Bold, bright colors are dominating the scene.

2. Monochromatic outfits

“The matchy-matchy look is ‘in,’” Susan’s Fashions owner Susan Johnson said. “Little dyed-to-match sets with a blazer and walking shorts are the style. Especially for the younger crowd, wearing the sets with little white cowboy boots is popular.”

3. Textures and prints galore

“Mixing fabrics is a big new trend now,” Johnson said. “You might take a dressier-looking fabric and pair it with something casual.”

“Lightweight and pretty weaves and textures are on-trend,”

Prints are in style too, with everything from pants and jeans to blouses adorned with them.

4. Versatile basics

“We’re seeing the comeback of the jacket,” Francis-Ahfeld said. “Blazers are popular, with jackets getting shorter again (hitting at the waist or hip) to be worn with a full, bell-bottom-like pant, while still seeing those that are longer and worn with a straight leg pant or legging.”

“All kinds of pants are ‘in,’” Johnson said. “There’s no one set look for pants that’s the right way to go. Leggings are still going strong, and so are jeans with a narrow or

Dresses and jumpers that can be dressed up or down are always a summer must-have, and the same is true this year: these closet staples make versatile, cost-effective options that don’t require as much planning or the purchase of multiple pieces.

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(260) 459-2828 susansfashions.com

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Fashion tennis shoes are still hot for the summer, too. Johnson said, “The younger girls are pairing them with everything unexpected: with casual dresses and skorts, with those monochromatic blazer sets they’re styling them in all sorts of ways!”

Summer 2023 looks like it’s gearing up to be an incredibly fun fashion season. Consider buying local when you’re out shopping to update your wardrobe you never know what fun, unique pieces, and one-of-a-kind experiences you’ll find at our region’s boutiques! a

Resources:

The Francis Shoppe, Wabash, 260.563.8805, francisshoppe.com

Susan’s Fashions, Fort Wayne, 260.459.2828, susansfashions.com