This recap is coming in a bit late, but is always an enjoyable one to work on! Elevated casual was the common thread across this year’s winners, with several good flat shoes in particular. In addition to reader bestsellers over 2023, I added a list of my personal closet MVPs that didn’t make the main list.
I love looking at prior year recaps and seeing which items have proven their longevity, and which ones I might’ve fallen out of love with. Most items in the past 3 years of roundups are still happily in my rotation, though one style that I barely reached for last year is over-the-knee boots. I own several pairs but have been strongly favoring ankle or knee-high boots instead, despite the latter being notoriously hard to find for petites. Another former favorite is the mid thigh length cardigan jacket, which I’ve replaced in daily outfits with either cropped or longer midi length layers.
What about you guys? What old favorites are you still excited to wear, and what types of pieces have you found yourself shifting away from?
2022 favorites
2021 favorites
2020 favorites
2023 EP Reader Top 10 Favorites
1. Madewell Perfect Vintage Wide Leg Crop Jeans
The wide crop was silhouette was such a welcome & practical addition to my wardrobe! I usually wore it really simply with flats and a tank, as pictured below, but the cut kept it feeling fresh and chic.
I wore these so much in 2023 and am happy to see them back in a new wash, which you can see on me here in size 24 Petite (fit TTS). I’m 5 feet tall and can do petite sizing for a cropped look, or regular sizing for full length to wear with flats. J.Crew has a very comparable, flattering slim-wide jean that runs a tad bigger at the waist (see them on me).
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