We feel the warm weather on the horizon and are ready to tap into all the spring and summer 2023 trends. Luckily for all of you Y2K enthusiasts, nostalgic denim styles aren't going anywhere. But flare jeans will have to wait because we're all about denim skirts right now. From mini options to midi lengths to maxi silhouettes, the denim skirt is back, and it's quickly becoming a staple in every fashion maven's wardrobe.
If the last time you wore a denim skirt was in grade school and you're iffy about trying the style again, don't worry. There are plenty of modern and elevated variations for you to choose from. We've gathered all the stylish picks you might need: mini skirts in classic blue washes, midi lengths with thigh-high slits, and crisp white maxi silhouettes with floral embroidery. If we have yet to convince you enough to try a denim skirt, consider the best parts of this timeless piece: It's comfortable, breathable, and not prone to wrinkles. So give the denim skirt trend a go, and feel free to rotate among the different silhouettes ahead.
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Denim Midi Skirts
Comfort and coverage are the benefits of a denim midi skirt. You can elevate the piece for work events with a blouse and blazer or a silk tank and jean jacket for a night out.
When it comes to Paris Fashion Week, the street style from the French capital often provides as much outfit inspiration as the runways. And all for good reason — the Parisian style set never fails to show up with a certain je nais se quoi, expertly balancing an on-trend ensemble with an air of effortlessness. See: worn-in leather, elevated iterations of denim, and other 2023 fashion trends that appeared over the course of the last 10 days.
While the outfits may not be as unexpected as in London, the looks of Paris Fashion Week are undoubtedly noteworthy as a masterclass in the art of casual-yet-chic dressing. Since the week closes the Fall/Winter 2023 season, showgoers are often picking and choosing the most accessible runway trends seen earlier in the month to try their hand at six months early. For example, the shades of gray and punk sensibility from the New York runways are showing up through monochromatic looks, silver jewelry, and an affinity for leather while statement bags courtesy of London have become a hit on the streets, too, whether that be through a pop of color or oversized silhouette.
And, no need to leave the trend trials solely to the PFW attendees, these street style trends are ready to shop –– no matter where in the world you may be.
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Worn-in Leather
Ever since It girl label Khaite’s bomber jacket took over last year, the infatuation with vintage-feeling outerwear has been on the rise. Whether it’s actually from decades past or recently purchased, the idea of worn-in leather is making its way from the runways to day-to-day in an array of washed colorations for a perfectly undone look.
Cool Gray
Gray is making its case as the neutral hue to watch for the Fall/Winter 2023 season –– just ask 16Arlington, Bottega Veneta, and Dion Lee. Showgoers are in agreement as a palette of cool grays became one of the must-wear colors on the streets of Paris.
Colorful Accessories
This season’s must-know styling cue? Head-to-toe neutrals with the perfect pop of color. You can just about shop the rainbow this season when it comes to the accessories market, so have your pick at your favorite shade and you’re ready to ace the aesthetic.
Multicolored Knits
Last winter’s runways brought space dye back into our winter wardrobe rotations, and fashion insiders have solidified that multicolor knits are here to stay. A brightly hued pattern pops on a chunky knit and works just as well in a lighter-weight iteration that’s equipped to bring you into the warmer months.
Silver Jewelry
Silver metallics are garnering attention on the runways –– and it’s certainly having an influence on our jewelry choices, too. Prepare to expertly accessorize next season’s silver looks with jewelry pairings that are fit for the job.
Cobalt Blue
While red may just be the “new pink,” shades of blue are a close second. Attendees tried their hand at the emerging hue through maxi dresses, knitwear, and statement-making accessories. This color is sure to be a winner no matter the season.
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TikTok’s FYP is a dangerous space. We’ll casually browse what best-selling bodysuits are out there. Then we’ll go down the rabbit hole and somehow find ourselves with more than 10 tabs open, justifying each purchase with “TikTok made me buy it.” Unfortunately, dear shopper, we’re about to add Aerie’s latest Double Crossover Leggings to your list. The brand has revamped its best-selling, TikTok-viral High-Waited Crossover silhouette, and fans are thrilled. Get ready for the most stylish pair of buttery-soft bottoms you’ll ever own — these aren’t your ordinary all-black leggings. Trust us. The new Double Crossovers are leading the pack when it comes to Aerie leggings.
Where once the crossover waistband was only in the front, now, the Double Crossover Legging and the flare version also feature the V-seam design on the back. Since the original Crossover style went viral in 2021, it has sold out over eight times on Aerie’s site and amassed a waitlist of over 156K customers. It was about time the brand graced us demanding customers with an upgraded look, and we can say this new design will sell out in seconds, too.
Mind you; I’m generally not a curious person. I stick to what I like and rarely venture outside of my comfort bubble. However, when it comes to clothes and the latest buzzy items, my curiosity gets the best of me, and as someone who only wears leggings to the gym or for quick errands, I had to put the two styles to the test. Read ahead to see why I’ve added these Aerie leggings to my loungewear collection.
The Crossover Leggings aren’t like your typical workout pair, as it doesn’t have that spandex feel. You won’t find that thickness or super waist-sculpting look here — butt-enhancing maybe. Instead, the leggings are designed with Aerie’s lightweight Real Me fabric, which is thin, breathable, and supersoft. The bottoms are created to give you light support as an everyday pair. So feel free to wear the pair throughout the day, whether you’re heading to the post office, walking your dog, working from home, or lounging on your couch. Plus, the affordable price point adds to the perks of this must-have staple. The leggings and flare style are currently on sale for 30% off, with the prior being $38.46 and the latter $45.46.
Both designs come in sizes XXS to XXL with a short or long option for XS to XL. Also, you can choose from Washed Black, True Black, and Marbled Blue shade for the Double Cross Over Leggings. The flared version has a wider range of colors available, with the addition of a dark maple brown, a fuchsia pink, and two green shades — a bright cheerful green and an olive.
As someone with a longer torso than legs, I chose a size small short and the True Black shade for both pieces. The leggings were the perfect length fit-wise, as they hit just at my ankles. Usually, at other stores, I would have had to opt for a cropped style, so I was very happy Aerie offered short and long sizes.
Meanwhile, when it came to the flare leggings they were a tad bit long. However, if I were to wear them outside I knew it would be fine when paired with my white sneakers — my Pure Star Classic Golden Gooses have a bit of height to them. When it came down to the two I liked the look of the flare style more than the leggings, but that’s solely because I’m in a flare jeans phase.
Overall, you get the best of both worlds with the design shown in the front and back. I’ve never encountered leggings that had a unique waistband. Usually, it was just a cool print or vibrant shade. It was also nice that although it was thin, it wasn’t see-through, and the waistband comfortably laid against my waist and didn’t bunch up.
Yet, I found myself being drawn to the softness of the two styles rather than the crossover design itself. I naturally like wearing oversized sweaters or crewnecks over my leggings, so you wouldn’t be able to see the stylish waistband on me. The deep-V is definitely the focal point of these two looks, so I would highly recommend them to those who like wearing cropped tops or tanks. It’s a detail that deserves the limelight. In the meantime, you can find me religiously wearing these comfy bottoms around my apartment with my oversized Syracuse University crewneck.
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For the first time in a winter-long while, our anonymous shopping data from the past month featured nary a heavy jacket nor a fuzzy slipper. Even Quince's cult-favorite cashmere failed to cozy up in the usual collection of shopping carts. Which only means one thing: Spring fever is heating up.
Marine-grade outdoor dining chairs triumphed over the usual ol' reliable indoor seats in sales. Beachy short-sleeve sweater sets stole hearts while snuggly matching sweatsuits avoided carts. To top it off, a juicy citrus Black-owned perfume became a certified FebruaryBlack History Month best seller. So, if you're curious about what is and will be hot on the block this equinox and beyond, peruse through the 29 upcoming slides. Some may dazzle you (hello, Drew Barrymore lavender toaster); others may bore you (we still love you $12 rubber cord organizers) — but like every month, there’s a little something for everyone.
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If there's one thing Lululemon knows how to do, it's craft a cult-favorite item that sells out in days — and not for lack of inventory. Although the beloved belt bag's stock ran dry in January, we caught the activewear brand refilling its shelves to the brim with fan-favorite fanny packs. Score one for yourself to see what the hype is all about.
Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag Large 2L, $, available at Lululemon
Brown Girl Jane Lamu Eau De Parfum
We proudly crowned Black-owned beauty and wellness brand Brown Girl Jane our 2020 Beauty Innovator of the Year — so, of course, we gave it a shoutout in our collection of Black-owned shops available at Nordstrom. Its best-selling Lamu Eau De Parfum presents notes of coastal sage, citrus, and sandalwood. To put it more simply, it's a blissful Kenyan beach in a bottle.
Brown Girl Jane Lamu Eau de Parfum, $, available at Nordstrom
Loftie Smart Alarm Clock
Say goodbye to bedtime blue light and abrupt early morning alarms with the gentle wake-up call known as Loftie. It's got two-phase alarms for slow risers, a touchscreen for easy navigation, meditations for winding down, and more snooze-perfect features. With daylight savings on the way, it's no wonder the Loftie was a February top-bought product.
Loftie Smart Alarm Clock, $, available at Nordstrom
Satisfyer Satisfyer Pro 2 Air Pulse Stimulator In Violet
Revered by PinkCherry reviewers for its "wonderful sensation," "extra stimulation," and, "10 different settings," the Satisfyer Pro 2 is the internet's hottest sex toy. Satisfyer's product continues to dominate our anonymous shopping data charts month after month, and February was no exception.
Satisfyer Satisfyer Pro 2 Air Pulse Stimulator In Violet, $, available at PinkCherry
Parachute Linen Box Quilt
Our list of the internet's best sustainable bedding brands reached a whopping 32 (and counting) retailers in February — and Parachute's breezy linen quilt found its way into plenty of Refinery29 readers' spring-ready carts. But according to one on-site Parachute reviewer, it's excellent year-round, " It keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter, and it’s the absolute must have!"
Parachute Linen Box Quilt, $, available at Parachute
Mansur Gavriel M Frame Baguette
After getting hooked on Mansur Gavriel thanks to one bucket bag purchase, our Fashion Affiliate Writer Vivien Lee made a beeline toward the brand's elegant Frame bag whilst 'twas on sale for Presidents' Day weekend. And get this: It's still 30% off when you use code FRESH30 right now at checkout.
Mansur Gavriel M Frame Baguette, $, available at Mansur Gavriel
Mercury Row Dahmen Task Chair
Stop the presses and alert the media (aka, us): February's top-bought office chair was not the chic Corrigan Studio Brister swivel seat nor was it Branch's ergonomic best seller. Instead, Refinery29 readers scooped up quite a few of Mercury Row's Dahmen Task Chair — and understandably so. It features an affordable under-$200 price tag, understated contemporary design, and a choice of a stationary base or wheels for optimal mobility.
Mercury Row Dahmen Task Chair, $, available at Wayfair
BDG Y2K Low-Rise Cargo Pant
So our deals writer Merecedes Viera's favorite 53%-off and now reader-favorite jeans are practically out of stock (size 24 it's your lucky day), but slouchy low-rise cargos are the next best thing. Plus, with 939 on-site reviews and a 4.5-out-of-5-star rating, we think its safe to believe the hype.
"Rechargeable" is in the product title because this hot-pink wand will last you a good long while. No dead batteries or slowly withering vibrations — simply powerful (but quiet) motors, eight unique intensities, and a measly $20 dent in your budget.
Etta Avenue Adalynn Velvet Square Arm Loveseat, $, available at Wayfair
Animal-Gifts Cord Organizer for Appliance
Organization doohickeys available on Amazon will never go out of style. For instance, these inconspicuous stick-on rubber appliances that keep kitchen cords at bay.
Animal-Gifts Cord Organizer for Appliance, $, available at Amazon
Quince Carry-On Hard Shell Suitcase
Apparently, when the ever-growing online marketplace Quince isn't dishing out affordable cashmere and lovely linen duvet cover sets, the retailer is...making amazing suitcases? These carry-ons have impressed travelers for a while now (to the point of selling out on-site for ages) and got a long-awaited restock in February. Run, don't walk because the tan colorway has already said bon voyage.
Quince Carry-On Hard Shell Suitcase, $, available at Quince
Kent Organic Cotton Bikini
Kent's organic undies measure up to Knickey's, Parade's, and Everlane's breathable threads. Not only that, but they also go up to size 3XL and sit softly, just a tad below the waist. One could argue that they're a hot-weather must-have (for obvious sweaty-crotch reasons).
AllModern Stella Outdoor Dining Armchair (Set of 2)
We've said it time and time again in this roundup, but spring is on the way, and it shows. Last month's dining-chair spotlight shined bright over AllModern's sleek outdoor set. From their dynamic lines to each's marine-grade polymer, these seats might just last you a lifetime.
AllModern Stella Outdoor Dining Armchair, $, available at AllModern
Monkey Business Chill Bill Refrigerator Deodorizer
In just a few days, this adorable penguin deodorizer has flooded readers' Amazon carts. We completely concur with its on-site description, "You could plop a box of baking soda into your fridge, or how about smiling every time you open it?"
Monkey Business Chill Bill Refrigerator Deodorizer, $, available at Amazon
Golde Coconut Collagen Boost
In honor of Black History Month, we asked actress and entrepreneur Ayesha Curry about her favorite Black-owned brands available at Amazon. According to Curry, Golde's vegan, plant-based Collagen Boost "provides all of the key nutrients to help your skin, hair, and nails." She also added, "A scoop in my morning coffee, and I'm good to go!"
Golde Coconut Collagen Boost, $, available at Amazon
Loon Peak Panavista 9-Drawer Dresser
For just a little over $100, Refinery29 readers scored this charming hunk of storage — aka, the Panavista 9-Drawer Dresser. Despite its modest price tag, this dresser provides heaps of storage, durable drawers, and rustic charms.
Loon Peak Panavista 9-Drawer Dresser, $, available at Wayfair
Sijo Home Eucalyptus Cooling Comforter
I tested out and loved Sijo's airy comforter awhile back, but it shimmied its way back into the reader-favorite spotlight these past 30 days. Blame it on the eucalyptus Lyocell fibers, strategic anti-clump stitching, or any one of this comforter's other innovative attributes.
Sijo Eucalyptus Cooling Comforter, $, available at Amazon
Adidas Gazelle Shoes
Adidas' kicks left our Senior Affiliate Strategist Kate Spencer utterly impressed for the past few months. So much so, she made a pair her January MVP: "I snagged this green pair to add a tiny pop of color to my very neutral wardrobe and am very pleased with my purchase. If you're not a green fan, the brand has got about 12 colorways to choose from on its site right now!"
There's having a low battery, and then there's having a low battery while out on the town with no charger available within a 5-mile radius. Assuage your low-battery anxiety with a portable power bank that can charge up to two devices at once fast. Now all you have to do is actually remember to pack this nifty portable powerhouse.
LOVELEDI Portable Charger Power Bank - 2 Pack, $, available at Amazon
Glossier Cloud Paint Gel Cream Blush
A headline-worthy beauty world event took place in February: Glossier's popular products officially made their Sephora debut both in stores and online. Meaning, you can officially add the brand's cult-favorite Cloud Paint Blush into your Sephora basket. May us VIB members rejoice.
Glossier Cloud Paint Gel Cream Blush, $, available at Sephora
Merit Beauty Flush Balm
Merit Beauty's dewy blush balm exemplifies the power of clean beauty. Its vegan and cruelty-free cream texture melts seamlessly into skin without vanishing behind the rest of your beat. One satisfied Merit Beauty reviewer writes, "Perfect product great for older skin. Good for oily and dry. I also love using it on my lips as well. It gives a very natural flush to the skin and adds back some nice glow after using any powder that may have mattified skin too much."
Merit Beauty Flush Balm, $, available at Merit Beauty
RICRIS Premium Electric Makeup Brush Cleaner Dryer
For those of us who can't remember the last time we gave our makeup brushes a good scrub, may we introduce you to a game-changing gadget: the electric brush cleaner. Score it on Amazon and free your pores from the shackles of grimy bristles.
RICRIS Premium Electric Makeup Brush Cleaner & Dryer, $, available at Amazon
Free People Come As You Are Denim Maxi Skirt
Tired: the Millenial skinny jeans versus Gen Z baggy jeans debate. Wired: maxi denim skirts taking over TikTok feeds. Find 27 stylish pieces in our trendy roundup or nab Free People's best-selling skirt that made its way into February's top-bought product list.
