Every job requires a unique skill set; for those of us who work in fashion, it can be boiled down to needing to have strong intuition. You have to be able to predict what’s next—whether that’s trends to come, up-and-coming designers, or the next style icon. In some ways, prophesizing in fashion mirrors what astrology is all about. We’re looking out into the universe to find answers for what’s next, what’s happening, and even self-realization. And while some may not necessarily think that astrology and fashion are interlinked, that’s far from the truth. Even if you’re not the type of person who has your entire birth chart memorized (guilty as charged), there are benefits to accumulating some knowledge. It can not only give you more profound clues about who you are, but it can also help you craft an approach to personal style. While I’ll admit you can’t learn everything overnight (I’m still learning, too), as a self-professed expert in astrology and fashion, I can give you a great start. In that vein, I’ve researched the best spring/summer 2023 fashion trends for each zodiac sign (based on optimal colors, personality, and life approaches). Whether you know your entire chart down or are new to this whole astrology thing, I’ve got you covered. Consider this your style horoscope for the coming season (just be sure to check for your rising, venus, and sun sign).
We’ve officially entered that time of year again: Pisces season. As the twelfth water sign of the zodiac, it makes sense that this ultra-creative sign would mark the shift from winter into spring—it requires ingenuity to dress well for transitional weather, after all! And boy, do you know how to d ess. It’s not so much that you show up-and-out, as much as you live for pieces that are as adaptable as you are. You want them to be both functional and beautiful, so it only makes sense that this spring, we’d see you donning supple satins. This season, almost water-like satin fabric pieces made waves on the runways. We saw stunning long-line satin coats in icy pastels at 16Arlington, Victoria Bec ham, and Tory Burch. At the same time, designers reworked the classic satin dress with draping at Del Core, Acne Studios, and Balmain. And we even saw slip skirts get a creative update. Each take on this trend was dreamier than the last and had an almost aquatic feel that’s very on-brand for the Pisces sign.
If anyone will bring the heat this spring, it’s our beloved Aries signs. As the first fire sign of the astrological calendar, your innate ability to lead makes you one of the biggest trendsetters in the group. You’re never afraid to take a risk, including in the fashion department. We can no doubt see you wearing one of spring’s most risqué trends: lace. While we’ve all, to some extent, gotten used to some of the more skin-barring trends over the past few seasons, racy lace numbers felt like a more elevated approach on the S/S 23 runways. There were more classic takes on this fabric—dress bodices were adorned with lace (see: Coperni and Nensi Dojaka). But then we also saw more fiery interpretations in the form of full see-through lace gowns by Victoria Beckham and Christopher Kane, lace corsets by Dion Lee, and full-out bras by Prabal Gurung. It was all about embracing lace in a daring way—and what could be more on brand from an Aries than that?
If one sign were going to really embody “low-key luxury,” it’s Taurus. This sign isn’t necessarily interested in keeping up with every trend; they believe in investing in well-made pieces that can last a lifetime. They want to pull something out of their closet at any time in their lifetime, and it still looks good. The urge for functionality over frivolity is what can make us see this earth sign gravitating towards drop-waists this spring. The silhouette has the trapping of being the perfect trend or this stubborn (yet stylish) sign. In S/S23 collections, we saw designers take this waistline and give it a more modern spin. For example, in Act N1 and Jacquemus’ collection, we saw mixed media drop-waist skirts made from denim and linen. While at Khaite and Alieter, colorful satin drop-waist skirts were given a bit more volume and a dash of Taurus’s signature color (green). But the most promising versions of this trend were the classic drop-waist dresses seen at Carolina Herrera and Gabriela Hearst. They’re the type of low-key pieces you can see this earth sign slipping into before they go out to walk in a garden.
Scroll through TikTok or Twitter, searching through astrology-related hashtags, and you’ll find that people love to drag Gemini signs as the “messy one.” But don’t let that fool you; what seems like disarray is actually this air sign’s superpower. Their mutable nature and abundant energy give them the ability to stay booked and busy; they’re always running somewhere. So it only is natural then that we’d see them donning a spring trend that resembles that energy. For Gemini’s that’s what we’ve dubbed as “coming undone,” it’s essentially pieces that feel as if they’re falling apart. It’s represented through, wrinkled fabrics (see: Prada S/S 23 collection) and raw-hem pieces (see: Off-White, Diesel and Miu Miu). And then, there’s even pieces that are distressed or looked like they were full destroyed—i.e., Interior has a skirt with a muddy bottom, while Ottolinger’s knits were literally unraveling. It was all about intentionally leaning into the idea that things are “messy” but that there’s beauty in that.
Fun fact: every zodiac sign has specific planets and plants they’re associated with. For Cancers, they happen to be one of the only zodiac signs ruled by the moon. Its mysterious ruling planet is often why this water sign is written off as “emotional,” but for them, it’s not necessarily bad. Cancers are incredibly intuitive and learn to lean into their emotions; they bloom in ways other signs can only dream of. This ability for growth (plus this sign’s penchant for romance) makes us believe they’ll be wearing 3D flowers this spring. While this trend was already budding, S/S23 runways cemented its relevance. At Loewe, for instance, mini-dresses were adorned with oversized anthuriums. While at Ludovic de Saint Sernin, we saw bracelets and chokers adorned with anthuriums too. If that weren’t enough to show this trend is in full bloom then, then the incredible textured pieces with 3D flowers made from leather at Bottega Veneta and Off-White are final proof. Each version of this trend on the runway was as complicated (and beautiful) as our dear Cancers, making it the trend for them.
As cliché as it sounds, Leo signs are always the center of attention. It’s not that they’re divas, so much as their vivacious nature always manages to make them the loudest person in the room (even if they’re not talking). They have that energy, and that’s very much visible through their style choices. Courageous both in life and in their closets, they live for luxurious statement pieces that can make everyone in the room stop and stare at them. So, it should come as no surprise that once spring rolls around, we can expect to see Leos prancing around in fun fringe pieces. But it should be noted that these aren’t the western-inspired fringe pieces that are equated with popular music festivals. Over the past few seasons, designers have elevated this design detail by skipping cliché materials (i.e., suede) and instead opting for surprising fabrics, silhouettes, and hues. We saw that through how 3D sequins adorned dresses at Cucculelli Shaheen and Alexander McQueen. At the same time, crystal netting was used to create fringe tops at Simkhai and Puppets and Puppets. But possibly the most gorgeous version of this trend was at Bottega Veneta—a halter-shaped dress with celadon-tinted fringe bounced gleefully down the runway. The way these pieces move, how they grab attention, and how jovial they are, are very aligned with Leo signs.
Never one for being overly flashy or fussy, Virgos are some of the most down-to-earth signs out there. And that relaxed nature applies to every aspect of their life, wardrobe included. They’re not necessarily opting for those trends you spot from across the room; rather, they want well-tailored and easy to wear. This laid-back approach has us convinced we’ll see this sign donning draped pieces this spring.
Libras have so many redeemable qualities (like being clever and fair), but decisiveness isn’t one of them. These signs notoriously struggle with choosing everything from what to eat for lunch to what spring trends are worth their time—blame their aspirations for duality. But, there’s one trend we can see this sign having no doubts about, sheer clothing. As a sign that’s always trying to find an equilibrium, the smoke-and-mirrors situation provided by ultra-fine materials allows them to show skin without fully bearing it all—it’s balance, baby!
Ruled by Pluto (aka, the planet of destruction), Scorpios are often interpreted as mysterious. But, it’s often just because these signs are misunderstood and only seen on the surface level. There’s so much more happening with these water signs, and that’s often reflected in their sartorial choices. Not the kind to be spotted in frilly floral dresses, this sign lives in a darker color palette and likes more edgy looks. It’s not that they don’t want “feminine” pieces, rather, they want to find pieces that strike that perfect balance. It’s why we can seem them wearing lady-like leather this spring.
They say you can’t tame the free-spirited nature of Sagittarians, and in some ways, that’s true. As the final fire sign in the astrological calendar, they’re far more out there in terms of their exploration. They always try to experience something new through travel, food, culture, or self-improvement. And that explorative nature extends into their closets too. They’re never afraid to test-drive a few new trends; their only stipulation is that they’re easy to jump on a bike, train, or flight in and head off into the night. That desire for exploration is what will have this sign embracing the “moto mami” aesthetic this spring, no doubt.
Known as one of the most practical signs of the astrological chart, Capricorns don’t play when it comes to everything in their lives. It’s not they’re so serious, as much as these earth signs know what they want out of life and are willing to do the work to get it. They want to focus on the things that matter most in life (their careers or family), so they’re not trying to keep up with the frivolous things in life. But that in no way means they don’t care about fashion. Much like other earth signs, these signs have a more grounded approach to style. It’s about finding frugal pieces that meld fashion and functionality, so we can see this sign embracing cool khakis this spring.
And finally, our dear Aquarius signs, our list (and world) would be incomplete without your progressive spirit. Of all the zodiac signs, Aquarians are unafraid to be forward-thinking both philosophically and in their day-to-day wardrobes. They love to think outside the box to create unique outfit pairings, shop rising brands, and opt for statement pieces. Their nonconformist spirit can make them a bit anti-trend, but if they do happen to adopt anything from S/S23 runways, it will be the high-shine metallic pieces.
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