"2023 had no shortage of definitive fashion moments. From putting bows on everything to pops of red dominating our wardrobes, it was a year of celebrating girlhood, quiet luxury, and curating capsule wardrobes.
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This year, there were 10 items that stood out as the ones our readers simply couldn’t get enough of; your 2023 Wardrobe Wrapped, if you will. You clicked, shopped, and styled them over and over again, and are holding onto them white-knuckled to rely on them throughout the new year. If there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that when something works, it works, and these items are the kind that become staples the second you open the package they arrived in at the door.
These are our readers top 10 most-loved fashion items of 2023. Consider us influenced.
With over 30,000 reviews and counting, these leggings are #1 with our readers for a reason. Comfortable enough to wear on the daily and compressive enough to endure any type of workout, these Fabletics leggings acheive a feat few leggings do at a price that makes our bank accounts happy, too.
6 colors available
Plus-size option available
We raved about Quince all year long, but their affordable cashmere selection takes the cake as a top reader and editor favorite. Cashmere typically comes at a pretty penny, but this no-fuss, no-frills $50 option from Quince is one of the best money can buy. If you need a stellar gift or are in the mood to treat yourself, this sweater is calling your name.
17 colors available
We’re wearing trousers as frequently as jeans at this point, and our readers’ favorite pair of the year was, by far, Abercrombie’s Sloane trouser. They’re relaxed, comfortable, and have the perfect not-too-tight, not-too-loose fit that’ll have you wearing them over and over again.
20 colors available
A versatile pair of loafers are a wardrobe staple, and our readers made this pair from Coach their most-loved of the year. They’re slightly chunky, ultra-cool, and high-quality enough to serve as your only pair of loafers for years to come.
4 colors available
What if we told you that the it-girl bag of the year was under $130? A viral lookalike to Bottega’s Jolie bag, this one comes in tons of colors and is made from a can’t-believe-it’s-vegan leather that’s durable and ultra-soft. Your everyday bag just got an upgrade.
12 colors available
2023 was the year of the lady jacket, and our readers couldn’t get enough of this affordable option from Abercrombie. It can be worn year-round, dressed up or down, and is serving Princess Diana vibes to the max.
2 colors available
Our readers’ love for Quince’s cashmere didn’t stop at their $50 sweater—this V-neck option made it into the top 10 too. If a perfect sweater existed, we’d say it’s this one.
13 colors available
Luckily for our feet, 2023 marked the official return of the kitten heel. This Madewell pair is the perfect black boot, with a low, walkable heel and Madewell’s cult-favorite, durable leather, they’re the closet gift that’ll keep on giving. Trust us: These will be a staple for years to come.
4 colors available
For the third year in a row, Abercrombie’s iconic ‘90s jeans were our readers’ tried-and-true favorites. Not too skinny or too baggy, they’re—dare we say—the perfect pair of jeans, and are beloved by our readers and editors alike.
35 colors available
A white sneaker will never go out of style, and this sleek pair from Sam Edelman has been a reader favorite for years now. Under $100 and logo-free, they’re the perfect elevated sneaker that’ll stick around far longer than any trendy pairs.