It's Official: These Are the 30 Most-Wanted Fashion Items of 2023 So Far

In a world where we see hundreds of new fashion products go on sale every day, it can be hard to drill down into which pieces are genuinely worth buying. Especially when we're all trying to be more responsible with our shopping habits. That's where we Who What Wear editors try and step in—by doing the hard work for you of trawling through those new in sections with our expert eyes—whether that be from the high street or the most luxurious designer collections, secondhand finds or lesser-known labels. 

We try our best to consider quality, price point, fabrications, and longevity before we filter down these products to recommend to you. However, nothing beats the reliability of a good first-hand review. That's why you'll often see us putting a lot of the most talked about items to the test. But we also take time to decipher our data to see which items are genuine best-sellers—after all, if they've been bought by hundreds and hundreds of you, there's usually a very good reason.

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So, as we leave spring and summer behind and head into autumn and winter, we thought it'd be a good time to reflect upon the best-selling products of 2023 so far. We dug deep into the data and it's clear that Who What Wear readers, like us editors, love a classic wardrobe staple that you can wear season through season. The great news about this, is that a lot of 2023's best-selling buys are season-less, meaning they're still in stock.

From high street hits like COS's viral leather crossbody bag (that's been a consistent best-seller for over a year) and the perfect £7 white tank top from H&M, to wise investments like Toteme's cult scarf coat and Loewe's truly timeless Puzzle tote. Just how we like our wardrobes to be built, there's a good balance of high-low pieces here, as well as a mix of trend-forward buys and forever staples. Keep scrolling and you can see and shop the 30 best-selling fashion items of 2023—safe in the knowledge that they all come highly recommended. 

Shop 2023's Best-Selling Items:

1. COS Crossbody Bag

2. H&M Tank Top

3. Arket Blazer

4. COS Asymmetric Dress

5. COS Wide-Leg Trousers

6. & Other Stories Jeans

7. & Other Stories Jumper

8. Loewe Tank Top

9. Anthropologie Woven Bag

10. Anthropologie Earrings

11. COS Loafers

12. Reformation Wide-Leg Trousers

13. Mango Tweed Jacket

14. Frankie Shop Quilted Jacket

15. Reformation Linen Trousers

16. New Balance 550 Trainers

17. Reformation Cashmere Cardigan

18. Spanx Black Trousers

19. Agolde Straight-Leg Jeans

20. Mango Camel Coat

21. Frankie Shop Cargo Trousers

22. Toteme Scarf Coat

23. DeMellier Crossbody Bag

24. Eres Black Swimsuit

25. Whistles Leather Jacket

26. Aeyde Ballet Flats

27. Arket Loose Jeans

28. Loewe Puzzle Bag

29. H&M Rib-Knit Dress

30. The Row Fisherman Sandals

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Emily Dawes
Affiliate Editor

Emily Dawes is the very definition of a fashion multi hyphenate. An editor, stylist and writer with over eleven years’ worth of experience in the industry, Emily is known for her impeccable taste, elegant outfit choices and being able to spot the next big thing in fashion from a mile off. Our readers loyally trust her advice and shopping suggestions; so much so she began her own column documenting the most expensive-looking pieces on the high street, which has become a top-performing piece of content for the Who What Wear brand.

Emily has worked for Who What Wear UK since 2020 in a myriad as roles, spanning from contributing editor and branded content editor. Now, she holds the position of affiliate editor and is responsible for the brand’s overall affiliate strategy, ideation and content execution. Working closely with Who What Wear UK’s affiliate manager, Emily has been instrumental in securing and nourishing brand partnerships, surpassing her goals as standard. Leading the team in tentpole shopping moments including Black Friday and Peak Trading, with Emily’s guidance and leadership, team Who What Wear is in a stronger affiliate position than ever before.

Prior to joining the Who What Wear team, Emily served as YOU Magazine’s acting fashion editor where she managed the fashion team and oversaw all fashion content output for the fast-paced weekly title. Emily is a stylist in her own right, having worked with a slew of VIP clients including writer and television personality, Elizabeth Day, as well as styling and art directing several celebrity cover shoots for glossy print publication, Grazia. Her adept fashion knowledge means brands regularly sought out to work with her as a consultant: previously she has developed marketing and content plans for brands for Cocoon and Edge of Ember. Before entering the industry, Emily obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies with International Study from Nottingham University. Fun fact: Emily spent a year studying in America which saw her join a sorority during her time there.

When she’s not working or tracking down the chicest, new-in items to share with our audience, you’ll find Emily bestowing her East London home with her stylish flair, reading everything from the classics to cowboy romance novels and escaping to the country with husband, baby boy and dog, Roo, whenever she can.

Emily is currently on maternity leave.