My Friend Asked Me What's Cool, so I Forwarded Her These Items

With lingerie-inspired trends on the rise, this corset bodysuit just makes sense.

It's faux-leather season, folks.

It's time to have a little fun with your pants.

Ever since Marni's fuzzy-sweater moment in 2020, the piece has been steadily crawling back into the spotlight. Here's how to try it without spending a mini fortune.

The cut of a padded-shoulder blazer is just so much cooler than your typical slim-fit silhouette. 

I always recommend stocking up on poplin shirts.

As a firm believe in pinstripe, I told my friend to jump on these quickly.

The ruching definitely lands more trendy than most, but it's still extremely wearable with the right type of pants.

I'm just as shocked as you, but yes, Boston Clogs are cool again. With socks, they can provide just as much warmth as boots.

This styling is really great, but it also works with loose pants, making this sweater a two-in-one buy.

If the runways are correct, then handkerchief hemlines are something to bet on now.

What separates this from other sweaters is the extended zipper, which allows for versatile styling.

The paneling of this shirt gives a nice contour to the waist.

This is a niche item, but it's cute nonetheless.

This bodysuit is perfect because it gives a hint of seduction without being too much.

A denim bolero is not something I'd imagine being cool, but here we are. I love this piece.

If you can't get it vintage, new Jean Paul Gaultier is worth adding to your cool-girl arsenal.

You can't tell me this detail isn't fun.

This dress will easily turn heads, and you won't feel silly wearing it. 

This top looks so expensive, so of course, I told my friend to buy it. 

For a sneakers-and-baseball-cap kind of person, a pair of baggy jeans is a smart fall buy.

Nope, low-waist pants aren't going anywhere. They can always be styled with a black skinny belt for a classic look.

For affordable and substantial blazers, & Other Stories is repeatedly at the top of my list.

Each year, there are cult boot styles that befall the fashion crowd—this is one of them. 

Monse always knows what's cool.

Simply put, Loewe is the moment.

While bomber jackets have everyone's eye now, the reality is they'll never really be out of style.

This bag is fun but also bears a lot of replay value.

Sure, it'll take some savings to buy these, but I'd make the argument that they're worth it. They function as a workwear staple yet are interesting enough to wear on nights out.