An Unfamiliar Fashion Hack

We’re right in the thick of that time of year when the cold weather is monotonous and the sun waves goodbye by 5 p.m. Getting dressed for the day seems like we’re going to the same go-to’s: jeans or leggings, sweater, coat and scarf. The winter uniform, if you will. 

I have a hack for you that will re-inspire your wardrobe and keep you fashion-forward for this season and beyond, and it starts with Fashion Week. Fashion Week happens twice a year in the major fashion capitals of the world: New York, London, Milan and Paris.

Spring/summer collections are shown to the press in September for the following summer. Autumn/winter collections are shown in February for the following winter. Designers work a season in advance to give previews of what’s to come, so buyers can prepare and manufacturing can begin. How does this help us, the consumer, if we want inspiration now for the season we’re in? 

The Hack

Don’t wait to use the collections debuting on the runways for the next season. You can do this by keeping an eye on emerging trends from the shows and working in those silhouettes, colors and textures. While you can’t get your hands on the actual designer pieces (because they aren’t mass made yet), this is a fun way to re-imagine your current wardrobe and use next year's looks walking down the runway as inspiration for your current style. Pay attention to hemlines, colors and overall silhouettes. You’ll be ahead of the game, and for the fashion-conscious, this is always the goal. You can use this method annually, in February and September! 

Pre-Fall 2023 Trend Predictions 

Re-Imagined Tailoring Suiting has been on the scene for a while now, but suits with unique cutouts and oversized silhouettes — and even shorts — are the new suiting styles you’ll start seeing everywhere next fall. 

Peplum Waistlines Do you have a few peplum tops hiding in your closet? It’s time to bring them back to the front. I never thought the peplum style would come back in style so soon, but if Chanel says peplum is back, I’ll listen!

Skirts Over Pants Yes, you read that correctly, and if you’re 30-plus you remember this trend of the 2010s and most likely have an old Facebook photo of yourself wearing this style. Katie Holmes brought the style back to life on the red carpet late last year, and now this trend is quietly making a comeback. This is a fun style to play around with this season and have it perfected by next winter! 

Take a picture of this article, and tag us on Instagram (@splurgeict and @stylebyelle) and let us know if you’ll be keeping an eye on February Fashion Week!