Airy Fairy Goddess: Fashion Trend Alert – Airy Styles & Femininity

Airy Fairy Styles

It seems it’s time to say bye to loungewear and hello to ultra-feminine, dreamy fashion with a sprinkle of airy details and a dash of ethereal sensualities and beauty. Think ballet, fairy core and goddess vibes all year long. This trend is not just for women; the power that comes from embracing your femininity will indeed appear across both menswear and womenswear. Pinterest has confirmed that there has been a rise in the search for tulle shirts for men, so this trend definitely does not discriminate. If you have been waiting to leave the world of grunge, leather and darker aesthetics, 2023 will definitely be your time to shine with its impending invitation to embrace lighter styles, colours and materials.

Right Off The Runway – SS23

Femininity in all forms was prevalent on the SS23 runways; from tassels to lace, there was no missing this trend. Max Zara Sterck were sure to include plenty of tassels on their runway, their message being authentic and genuine to oneself. They mainly focused on practicality and comfort in their approach to their feminine styles. Victoria Beckham featured many feminine aesthetics on the runway at her debut Paris Fashion Week show. Still, she took more of a sophisticated, refined and elegant approach by incorporating features such as chic cutouts, asymmetric hemlines and tassels. Dries Van Noten featured florals, Yves Saint Laurent and Nensi Dojaka featured sheer designs in their SS23 shows, also different takes on airy, feminine fashion.

Fairy Dust But Make It Fashion

There are various takes on airy styles, from sheer to tassels and everything in between. The key styles to look out for are lace, tulle, ruffles, sheer, shimmer and tassels, so there is an option for everyone. Tulle is one to look out for as it has already significantly impacted recent fashion trends, being a standout material in the ballet core aesthetic.
Ruffles are being elevated beyond dresses and will be available on various garments; as mentioned above, tulle will be a hit in menswear and tulle sleeves will be rampant across fashion! Lace is a given, having stayed in style for a while, but; Pinterest predicts that lace long-sleeved tops will be trendy in 2023. Shimmer will be a standalone trend, but we can’t deny its part in the airy trend; what better way to channel fairy dust and perfect the ether aesthetic? Be on the lookout for shimmery dresses in particular. Likewise sheer will also be a standalone trend but definitely contributes to the airy core feminine trend, with sheer trousers being the go-to for this style.
Let’s discuss a few items to help you create some airy, ethereal, feminine outfits for the upcoming season. Remember that some of these items may be expensive but are worth the investment as their high-quality nature will last a lifetime. There are definitely budget-friendly, high-quality pieces available on the market, but feel free to use the below items for inspiration on your next shopping trip.