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I’m A Fashion Editor And These Are The Next Upcoming Fashion Forward Dresses

Keeping in the know of the next fashion forward dresses is one of the best tricks to a stylish wardrobe. While trends are great to use as a reference, they can also be challenging to follow with how fast they move. But just because the industry keeps a high speed at all times, doesn’t mean you should slow down your adaptation. After searching near and far, we’ve compiled 30 pieces we think we’ll see in the coming months.

While some are just a lucky guess, most of this edit will will showcase a great vision of what’s to come. From new colors you have yet to witness to silhouettes you didn’t think were possible—the future of fashion is looking bright. Regardless of what you wore all of 2022, you can’t miss out on these top picks. Keep scrolling to find your own fashion forward dresses to wear all of 2023.

CULT GAIA Nicole Dress

I’m A Fashion Editor And These Are The Next Upcoming Fashion Forward Dresses

COREY LYNN CALTER Sheer Lace Shirt Dress

Fashion Forward Dresses In Color

2023 may bring many fashion forward dresses, but the colorful ones might just beat the crowd. After some time in the shade, it’s finally time to break free of the grayscale chains. And before you think those are on their way out too, stay tuned. Color is taking the center stage—and as we’ve already seen, it’s going pretty well. For example, the CULT GAIA Nicole Dress is a great opportunity to experiment with more color in your closet. Similarly, the ZIMMERMANN High Tide Lift Off Mini Dress is another great shade you most likely don’t anything in just yet. Sometimes color is all you need to focus on when incomes to finding the next upcoming fashion forward dresses. In the end, getting outside of your comfort zone is the movement.

  • MAGDA BUTRYM Draped Jersey Off-shoulder Mini Dress

    $1,980
  • ALESSANDRA RICH Velvet High Neck Draped Long Dress

    $1,990
  • COSTARELLOS Gold Vespera Sequined Off-the-shoulder Dress

    $925
  • ENDLESS ROSE Sequin Tweed Sleeveless Mini Dress

    $140
  • L'AGENCE Sunny Sequined Long-Sleeve Mini Dress

    $425
  • 16ARLINGTON Sola Cutout Sequined Stretch-tulle Halterneck Midi Dress

    $1,315
  • FOR LOVE & LEMONS Casey Maxi Dress

    $279
  • LOVESHACKFANCY Annabella Dress

    $595
  • STAUD Le Sable Sequined Tulle Maxi Dress

    $495

Fashion Forward Dresses In All Black

If there’s one important detail about the new fashion forward dresses, it’s that we’ll be seeing a whole lot of black. While color will certainly be prevalent, don’t knock classic black pieces off your shopping list. Pieces like LBDs will be upgraded and enhanced for a more modern look—but the traditional go-to color will always be around in 2023. Our favorites? The LOVE THE LABEL armen Dress and the MICHAEL COSTELLO x REVOLVE Keira Mini Dress are instant favorites. With just one glance, it’s evident these two designs should belong in every woman’s wardrobe. Whether for a special one-off occasion or date nights thereafter, fashion forward dresses like these will keep you prepared every day, every month.

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I’m A Fashion Editor And These Are The Next Upcoming Fashion Forward Dresses

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I’m A Fashion Editor And These Are The Next Upcoming Fashion Forward Dresses

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