Are you staring into your closet and wondering what to wear in May 2023? We’ve got ideas and style inspiration on what to wear in May 2023 for work, working out, lounging around and off-duty adventures. It’s all about the right spring chic color palette to bring that joyful May mood to life every day this month. Spoiler alert: we’re feeling ultra violet.
what to wear in May 2023
Just for fun, when we think about the perfect wardrobe for a new month, we like to dress in a color palette that channels the true essence of the month. So what should we wear to channel the essential spirit of May?
What to wear to look spring chic in May 2023: style tips and trends.
what’s the perfect color palette for the month of May?
Done well, a May color palette should send you into the day feeling optimistic, energetic, and a bit sassy.
For us, that means purple – or if you want to be more flamboyant, ultra violet.
Now, we know that the official Pantone Color of the Year for 2018 was purple – but even after all this time, we’re still feeling it. After all, no less a fashion authority than French Vogue has rhetorically asked: Is purple about to dethrone pink?
What to wear to look spring chic in May 2023.
The expert voice of Vogue went on declare: “Either pastel or bright, purple is taking over our favorite fashion pieces and accessories. Is purple the (more fashionable) alternative to pink that guarantees an extra daring touch?”
Um . . . yeah!
What to wear to look spring chic in May 2023. Jacquemus spring summer 2020 fashion show. Courtesy Photo.
There are so many wonderful qualities about the color purple. For one, it’s the ideal temperature. The right shade of purple will warm up your silhouette with a pop of color – but it won’t cause you to overheat. It’s neither too cool nor too hot. Like so many balmy days in May, it’s just right.
And there’s more. Clinical studies in both animals and humans have shown that lavender has a calming effect, reducing anxiety and helping to bring on sleep. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are a powerful disinfectant (when used properly). In the middle of red states and blue states, purple has come to signify the sensible center politically in America. And surely more sanity can only be a helpful development, no?
What to wear to look spring chic in May 2023.
Calm, clean and collaborative: purple embodies everything the world needs right now! We are all in on this. If you are, too, here’s how you might play it this month.
style tips and trends: what to wear in the month of May 2023
1. what to wear in May 2023: work (’cause WFH or RTO, you gotta get dressed)
What to wear to work look spring chic in May 2023: Work. Courtesy Photos.
Victoria Beckham ruffled silk blouse ($930). Rotate satin midi dress ($400). We Dream in Colour earrings ($180). Luz Camino brooch ($1,600). Valentino shirt dress ($3,500). Gabriela Hearst blazer ($1,690) and trousers ($1,090). Hermes scarf ($460).
2. what to wear in May 2023: happy hour
What to wear to look spring chic in May 2023: Happy Hour. Courtesy Photos.
Miu Miu pleated leather shorts ($2,430). Prada ribbon-detailed sequinned leather top ($2,980). Daniela Villegas ring ($9,165). Lake Studio silk midi dress ($610). Prada suede sandals ($1, 100). Karma el Khalil earrings ($8, 500). Isabel Marant earrings ($220). Paco Rabanne stretch metallic midi dress ($594). Jacquemus sandals ($1,485).
3. what to wear in May 2023: active and workout wear
What to wear to look spring chic in May 2023: Active and Workout Wear. Courtesy Photos.
Sold Out NYC cropped sweatshirt ($185). The Upside cropped tee ($88). Alo Yoga sports bra ($78) and leggings ($141). Koral sports bra ($44) and leggings ($64). Cale ribbed flare track pant ($59.95). Adidas sneakers ($120). Nike’s new Air Max 98 colorway ($170) and the brand’s React Element 55 ($130).
4. what to wear in May 2023: off-duty adventures
What to wear off-duty to look spring chic in May 2023. Courtesy Photos.
Reinhard Plank bucket hat ($220). Jacquemus sunhat ($134). Sunday Somewhere sunglasses ($290). Isabel Marant trousers ($590). Baum und Pferdgarten minidress ($228). Dolce & Gabbana floral print shorts ($925). Stand Studio raincoat ($353). Stella McCartney jacket ($1,065). Marlo Laz necklace ($5,080). Acne Studios scarf ($285).
5. what to wear in May 2023: lounging around
What to wear to look spring chic in May 2023: Lounging Around. Courtesy Photos.
LoveShackFancy floral print bikini set ($195). The Attico cotton-jersey T-shirt ($350). I Love Mr. Mittens lace cardigan ($590). Acne Studios cotton hoodie ($290). Tekla Fabrics terrycloth bath robe ($146). Balenciaga track jacket ($1,100) and track pants ($785). Isabel Marant bucket hat ($160).
the perfect color palette for May is purple
Those are our ideas for you on how to not just survive, but to thrive this month, led by the color purple. Whether we’re debating what to wear to work, for a walk outdoors, brunch on the weekend, or the next dance party, we’re doubling down on every shade of purple. Have a great month, dear reader.
