I'm a Fashion Editor Living In L.A., and These 8 Trends Are Everywhere Right Now
I've lived in Los Angeles for 15 years, so it's safe to say I've adopted a number of Angeleno customs, including a daily Erewhon smoothie habit, weekly hikes, and regular sweaty yoga sessions. This also holds true of my fashion choices. Denim and tank tops are essentially a second skin, I wear sandals year-round, and a leather jacket is the warmest jacket I ever need to own.
As a fashion editor, I'm always keeping my eyes on the trends L.A. is embracing from season to season, and today I'm sharing the styles that are prominent in the City of Angels right now.
Whether you want to emulate the West Coast's laid-back approach to chic style or are hungry to learn which trends to add to your lineup this season, keep scrolling for the eight summer trends people in L.A. can't stop wearing.
Maxi Skirts
If there's one 2023 trend that's caught on with the L.A. fashion crowd this spring and summer, it's maxi skirts, which lean into the laid-back Cali vibe perfectly. Easy to dress up or down, denim maxis, in particular, are everywhere right now.
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Vests
Easy and effortless vests are trending in L.A. right now. Whether styled with sleek and polished tailored trousers or casual shorts, the fashion crowd is reaching for the suit separate on repeat to instantly elevate their looks.
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Baggy Jeans
When it comes to denim trends, baggy and loose jeans are reigning supreme in L.A. From relaxed low-rise styles to polished high-waisted trouser silhouettes, the trend is dominating on the streets of L.A.
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Big & Bold Earrings
Angelenos know the power of accessories to add a fashion-forward touch to their basics. Right now, it's all about big and bold '80s-inspired earrings. Style them with jeans and a tank this summer for a trend-forward L.A. look.
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White Pants
Whether cargo, tailored, or high-waisted, L.A. fashion girls keep a collection of white pants at the ready for day-to-night dressing. It leans into that warm-weather vibe that's such a hallmark of the city. Style them with contrasting black and tan hues.
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Sheer
Sheer and transparent fabrics are a big trend this summer, and the L.A. fashion crowd have been quick to adopt the trend opting for sleek see-through tops, mesh skirts, and lacy dresses.
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Flatform Sandals
Comfy and cool, flatform sandals continue to dominate in L.A. this summer. Style them with a miniskirt to show off the easy shoe.
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Open-Knit Dresses
From beach days to desert getaways, the L.A. fashion set is all about crochet and open knit dresses. They're perfect for the warm-weather season.
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Next, 11 Non-Boring Ways to Wear Black This Summer
Judith is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for nearly a decade. Judith started on the Shop Who What Wear team, creating content and managing a team of merchandisers for the Who What Wear shopping app. She later crossed over to the editorial team, where she shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands in her shopping-focused stories and social takeovers. She has become one of the top affiliate earners during her six plus years at Who What Wear. Before working in fashion, Judith was a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) and shared her passion for travel and food. She studied at the prestigious London Academy of Dramatic Arts as well as Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York. She later studied fashion merchandising and design, which laid the foundation for her career in fashion.
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