If You Panic When Things Start to Sell Out, Order These 13 Highly Specific Items Right Now

Something I marvel at daily is just how many things there are to buy online. It's overwhelming, to say the least—even for a fashion editor such as myself. It's perfectly understandable if you just want to be told what to buy and where to buy it, and for that, you've come to the right place.

When someone asks me what to buy for a particular season or occasion, I'm not one to generalize things. I will tell them exactly what to buy in which color and give options for where to buy it. August happens to be one of my favorite times of year to shop, as the new fall items start to roll out and the season's trends and It items take shape. It's also when you'll find the most robust stock at retailers of said new fall items. I don't know about you, but when there's something I want to purchase, and I see that it's starting to sell out, mild panic sets in. So, let's not put ourselves through that, shall we? We can instead start shopping some items with the most sell-out potential.

Since time is not on our side, let's do what we came here to do. Keep scrolling to shop a tightly curated assortment of highly specific items that are likely to be sold out by September.

Blue Suede Shoes by Zara, Ref, and Margaux

The song about blue suede shoes was certainly on to something. They're one of 2026's coolest shoe trends, and they make any outfit more interesting in an instant. These three pairs are my favorites on the market at the moment.

Dôen Longer Lace-Trim Shorts

Dôen pretty much started the lace-trimmed satin shorts trend with its Iona Shorts, and now they're giving us a longer inseam with the new Irsa Shorts, a key component of the brand's new pre-fall collection. The pretty shade of green is perfect for both summer and fall.

Citizens of Humanity French Jeans

Citizens of Humanity had me at the name, and the fact that these "'90s French Jeans" look as good as they sound is even better.

Posse Plissé

Posse's latest collection includes an assortment of pretty plissé pieces, and to say that I'm obsessed is an understatement. Dress them up, dress them down—just do yourself a favor and wear them as often as possible.

COS Purple Scarf

I've never ordered a scarf so quickly. When I came across this which perusing COS yesterday, I immediately knew that yes, I do actually need a little accent scarf if fall's biggest color trend.

J.Crew Rollneck Cardigan

J.Crew knows we all adore its Rollneck Sweaters, so it did us a solid and made a cardigan version. It's fitted and it's reversible, and it comes in four perfect colors.

Reformation Stella Satin Jacket

First Reformation released the stunning Stella Satin Coat in cream, and then came citrine and black. Then it released a cropped jacket version a few days ago, which I immediately ordered in cream when I saw it was already almost sold out.

Zara Red Jazz Flats

Early 2026 was dominated by white jazz flats. Are red ones next? According to Zara (and me), yes they are.

A.L.C. Taffeta Dress

I've been thinking about this crinkled taffeta dress daily since I first laid eyes on it. The style, fabric, and color options are all perfection.

Valesque Crushed Velvet Mini Tote

Thanks to The Row, tiny minimalist totes are selling out at rapid fire. One of the most sought-after versions is the Valesque Thea tote, and its new crushed velvet styles will be sold out by September—trust me.

Staud Frog-Closure Top

The frog-closure jacket trend has evolved. Tops are the newest iteration of the trend, and Staud's Silk Dupioni styles are particularly special.

Ugg Tasman Deconstructed Slippers

The only bad thing about fur-lined Uggs is that you can't really wear them year-round. Ugg just solved that problem with its new Tasman Deconstructed Slippers. Only the inner sole is lined with fur, so you can wear them in much milder weather.

Polo Ralph Lauren Half-Zip

If you want to look trendy yet classic this fall, this is the perfect sweater to add to your wardrobe. The layering possibilities are endless.