While you could easily spend hours scouring the endless retail landscape for the best shopping finds of the moment, we're just going to cut to the chase and tell you which are the best items worth actually buying. After all, it's our jobs to know. As a team of fashion and shopping editors, we've collectively reviewed thousands of spring's top shopping picks and written about them, the trends they tap into, and how to style them at length. So when we recommend something, we don't do it lightly.
Today, though, we're taking things one step further and revealing our own order history to back up our picks even more. Not only have we inevitably recommended the finds you'll see up ahead, but we've put our money where our mouths are and bought them, too, so we can say with absolute certainty that they're truly worth it. We're pulling the order history and showing you what we've personally added to our closets this month, along with some inspirational outfit photos to show how we're styling our new-to-us picks. Not to brag, but our editors have great taste, so when we say that each of these new buys is it, we think you'll agree.
Bobby Schuessler, Shopping Director
"I get so many compliments on this shirt because the cut is forward and relaxed. The fabric is also high quality. Fun fact: There is a pop of faux leather underneath the collar. Gorgeous."
Nicole Eshaghpour, Editor at Large
"After staring at these for months on end, I finally caved."
"I've said it before and I'll say it again: Zara's 100% suede pieces are in a class of their own."
"The Row vibes meet Ugg comfort? I had to."
Anna LaPlaca, Senior Fashion Editor
Absolutely gorgeous suede coat that I will be wearing all fall long.
Not only is this frame bag so elegant, but it's also like having three bags in one: a clutch, East-West top-handle, and a shoulder bag depending on which straps you fasten (or don't). Everyone needs it, if you ask me.
I feel like I've been searching for the perfect '90s oval sunglasses for years now and have tried a zillion different styles, but the Evie from Jimmy Fairly is the one to finally call off the search.
Eliza Huber, Senior Fashion Editor
“I was scrolling through COS’s new arrivals to pick out something to wear to the show this season and fell in love with this croc leather car coat the second I saw it. It is so luxe, you'd think it was by a luxury house. It's probably too warm for it still in New York, but it's so heavy-duty, I bet I can wear it through winter, even on really cold days. Plus, so many chic people at the show were also wearing it. I spy a viral item."
"I first saw these heeled thong sandals from Bottega Veneta in tan, and knew I wanted to buy them when I went to Italy on my summer trip. When I got to the Rome store, I found out that a new color for the brand, Dark Barolo, had just come out, and bought those instead. The heel is high, but chunky, so they're surprisingly easy to walk in, and the intrecciato base is so fun and different. I've already gotten so many compliments on them."
Kat Collings, Editor in Chief
"This dress is made of a tech poplin, so it's incredibly lightweight and wrinkle-resistant. The cut is super swingy too, so it has the throw-on-and-go energy I need out of my outfits these days. Add details like pockets and a pretty lace neckline, and you've got a dress that is a surefire winner."
Aniyah Morinia, Branded Content Editor
"Talk about a statement piece. I've been relying on this necklace to elevate my most basic looks. Jeans and a T-shirt? Wear the necklace. Shorts and a white tee? Wear the necklace. It's sold out multiple times already, so act fast."
"Let's just say the lace trend has me wearing lingerie outside, and I'm not mad about it. I layered this sheer lace slip over a pair of black oversize trouser shorts to give the illusion of a midi dress with lace detailing. It was the perfect way to make the look feel more modest."
"Trendy or not, boat shoes have always been a part of my life as a Florida girl, so this Aritzia x Sperry collab was a must-have. The slimmer leather silhouette feels a lot sleeker than the other boat shoes in my collection. I'm not ashamed to admit that I am currently wearing them as I type this. Sorry to my Instagram followers, you'll be seeing these shoes on repeat this fall."
Judith Jones, Associate Shopping Director
"Even though it's still 85 degrees here in L.A., I'm adding a touch of fall to my looks through my accessories. I just got this brown suede Free People bag, and it's the perfect accessory to lean into autumn. What's even better? It's under $100."
"I'm giving some of my staples a modern update for the new season, starting with my black pants. This new pair from Geel has a cool low-rise silhouette and is easy to wear to work or a night out. I recommend getting them hemmed, as they run long."
Sierra Mayhew, Fashion Editor
"I thought there was no such thing as the perfect little black dress, but this one somehow magically gives an hourglass look. I felt like a '90s It girl walking through NYC in this dress to a dinner at The Nines, and I love that I could wear it a million times without it feeling overworn."
"Just when I thought my activewear collection was complete, I discovered this wrap top from Beyond Yoga that perfectly completes every outfit and makes some of my older sets feel brand new. It's semisheer, lightweight, and comes in many other colorways that I can't wait to try for myself."
"Sometimes it's the simple things that make the biggest impact on your wardrobe. This T-shirt perfectly drapes at the center and can be effortlessly worn off the shoulders in a way that shows off my favorite necklace exactly as I'd like to. I've had so much fun already styling it with denim shorts, poplin skirts, and jeans. I'm eyeing it in black next."
Nikki Chwatt, Associate Fashion Editor
"Why did no one tell me sooner that Khy makes the best denim? These low-rise jeans sit effortlessly below my hip bones, and the medium-blue wash with little to no distressing lends a clean and polished finish. Take my word and buy these ASAP, but definitely size down, as they run really large."
"Right now, I'm very into textured tops. I love the interest and depth they bring to an ensemble and especially the way they elegantly contrast against tailored trousers or pencil skirts."
"Elsa Hosk's brand, Helsa, just launched its '70s fall collection, which features this gorgeous skirt. I ran to add it to my cart because it's giving designer without the thousand-dollar price tag. I plan to style it with a simple white tank for my trip to Vietnam and with a coordinating silk blouse for my friend's wedding rehearsal dinner."
Audry Hiaoui, Assistant Shopping Editor
"MargeSherwood was my favorite bag brand discovery this past spring. I got this one over the summer, but I've been saving it for fall/winter. I like the contrast stitching on it, and the shape feels chic."
"I truly don’t go anywhere without sunglasses during the day. I feel off without them. This summer, these slim oval-shaped sunglasses were my most-worn pair."
Allyson Payer, Senior Editor
"I ordered this top 30 seconds after clicking on it. The quality is so good, and it looks three times the price IRL. It's the perfect thing to wear with a column skirt or skinny pants."
"I've officially jumped on the khaki jean train. There are a lot of options out there right now, but I loved the subtle barrel shape and the ankle length of these."
"I ordered this with the thought that it'd be perfect for this weird summer-to-fall time. I can wear it with a T-shirt now and a sweater or cardigan in a month."
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