NINE ‘Fantastical’ Ways To Evolve With Your Style in 2023

By Gessica Marmotta

February 15, 2023

The definition of evolve is –to change or develop slowly often into a better, more complex, or more advanced state : to develop by a process of evolution.

I deeply believe that it is possible for everyone to develop a unique style that is uniquely theirs. And I deeply discourage anyone wanting to look similar to others just to fit in. With the incredible amount of choices out there and the accessibility with online shopping, there is really no excuse to not MAKE YOUR OWN STYLE MARK through the art of experimenting.

Make 2023 the year you evolve with your style as your life does. Make it the year you ask yourself some serious questions if your style is aligning with you, or are you on autopilot and following the latest trends. But go beyond that, this year become more playful and less serious with your style and imbue a sense of wonder, mystique, and fantasy into your everyday style, including your work! Explore new colours, new designers, new ways of wearing your exisiting items. I can’t tell you how much fun and freedom there is in doing this, and how this leads to the discovery of your authentic style.

In my first NEW style post for 2023 I inspire you with 9 dazzling style curations demonstrating how you can express your visual voice at work through ravishing colours, whimsical volume, sensual textures and dramatic accessories. (Of course any of these can carry you through to an evening event).

Yes some can be a little daring and others are a safer option. There are options for all types industries from the ultra conservative to the creative environments. Each though carries powerful messages, telling a story without having to vocalise it or write it. Each demonstrates how the way we wear clothes is what matters in expressing oneself and distinguishing ourselves from others.

I urge you to give them a go, or some or certain parts of them. Experiment and Experience the delight in Evolving.

More importantly, I urge you be more spirited with your style – it’s not permanent. You change the story every day.

As the saying goes, you can’t keep doing the same thing over and over and expect a different result.

Think of these little tips to help you throughout the year:

Pop with Accessories
Dazzle with some sparkle
Ruffle your way into a meeting
Suit it up your way

Enjoy

Gess X

Trousers:‘Dazzling’ is an understatement when strolling into the office in a gold shirt and fluid split leg trousers. Wearing large odd shape earrings shows you like a bit of disruption as long as it’s for the greater good of your style evolution.

Gold Blouse from LaQuan Smith on Moda Operandi
Orange Split hem trousers from Maison Poi on Parlour X
Belt from Sonia Petroff
Odd Earrings from Grainne Morton on Moda Operandi
Yellow handbag from Jacquemus on Farfetch
Orange Sandals from Zara

With a modern oriental vibe – these ankle length flare silk trousers mixed with a belted shiny floral jacket is how print clashing is done in a way that impresses even the most conservative of us all. You’ve bought the fun back into work style.

Trousers from La DoubleJ
Blazer from Leo Lin
Belt from Sonia Petroff
Earrings from Ports 1961 ( ARCHIVES)
Handbag from Dolce & Gabbana
Wedges from La DoubleJ

When I say suit it up YOUR way, this is one way to up level! Let your colleagues feel your energy and passionate vibe when wearing a red suit as spectacular as this – the flare trousers and large shiny lapel on the jacket with a stunning statement necklace worn under the jacket (not over the lapel) makes this outfit far more dynamic than the standard run of a mill suit. It is most definitely Funk with a capital F.

Red suit from Hebe Studio on Farfetch
Red handbag from Dolce & Gabbana
Cocktail ring from 1st Dibs – ARCHIVES
Statement necklace – ARCHIVES
Red pumps from Dolci Firme

Skirts:Reveling in a vibrant lilac skirt matched with a striking large bow electric blue top and a sparkling green choker around her neck, she strides ahead with pride commanding respect and attention without uttering a word.

Bow top from Atu Body Couture on Farfetch
Purple leather skirt from Bottega Veneta on Moda Operandi
Handbag from Jimmy Choo on Farfetch
Choker necklace from Swarovski ( ARCHIVES)
Arm cuff from Syliva Toledano
Blue sandals from Zara

Neutrals can be far from boring when wearing a checkered mermaid silhouette maxi skirt with fringed slit openings for easy walkability. The linen vest and stripe blazer left open give it the effortless chic effect. But it’s the edgy choker that gives it the capital C in ‘cool’.

Skirt from AWAKE on Moda Operandi
Vest and Blazer from Witchery
Choker necklace from Sonia Petroff
Hand bag from Fendi
Gold Mules from Jo Mercer

Feminine and dramatic – pretty in pink flower appliqué blouse fitted beautifully into a large stripe a-line skirt is a class act. Extra pizzaz with the statement earrings and graffiti handbag. Mixing street edge with high class elegance.

Skirt from Rochas on Parlour X
Pink flower blouse from Zimmermann
Statement earrings from Mimco
Handbag from Dolce & Gabbana
Kitten heels from Zara

Dresses:As a multi-layered woman you radiate elegance and sensuality in this dress that is a masterclass in draping, artfully positioned to flatter the body with longline cape sleeves that finish just above the elbow, an asymmetric midi hem and cinched in the waist. You allow your hidden quirk to be visible by adding contrasting colour shoes and large odd shape earrings.

Dress from Victoria Beckham
Odd Earrings from Grainne Morton on Moda Operandi
Gold Cuff from Sylvia Toledano
Handbag from Oroton
Blue sandals from Chiara Ferragni on Farfetch

All class in this slim fitting bodice & flare skirt dress featuring pleated, multi-layered sleeves that flutter so elegantly as you move. The contrast lime green belt for a modern spin and the large butterfly earrings demonstrates your ability to buck the status quo.

Dress from Gabriela Hearst
Earrings from Jennifer Behr
Lime colour belt – ARCHIVES
Handbag from Ferragamo on Farfetch
Shoes from Dolci Firme

For the woman who is bold, daring, a risk taker, continually evolving and will try anything once for her personal satisfaction and not for others. Boasting a tiered raffia fringed skirt, crew neckline and deep scoop back, this perfectly proportioned dress is both flattering and showstopping. Adding a red blazer for the office and a fabulous statement necklace she’s declaring – My way.