It takes a lot to get me to buy something full price. For starters, there is always a sale around the corner, a fact I know all too well as a fashion editor who rights about them multiple times a week. That, and because of my job, I see firsthand how quickly trends come and go in this industry, making it difficult to drop a ton of money on something that could easily be considered “out” in a few months (or even weeks) time. So, when I do decide to skip the sale rack and buy something new—without any red-marked tags or discount codes at checkout—it’s a big deal. And the items I go with are usually pretty good. Scratch that—really good.
But why take me for my word when you can see for yourself the exact full-price items that I’m seriously considering buying right now. The shopping carts are full and payment options are filled in. All it takes is one press of the purchase button and they’ll be mine. But first, while I marinate in the final decision, I’m going to round each link up and share it with all of you. So, before something on my to-buy list sells out because I procrastinated for too long, scroll down to see it in its entirety, from the Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. cuff bracelet that I can’t get out of my head to the Abercrombie tank top that I’m considering adding to my extremely edited down and tested list of the all-time best tanks on the market, the 36 pieces below have a bit of everything. What they have in common is this: Buy-worthiness.
The ruffled hem on this off-white midi skirt makes it look more like a $360 skirt than a $36 one.
Of course I want a pair of teardrop earrings from Bottega Veneta (who doesn’t?), but since they’re over $1,000 and out of stock, I’ll be waiting until they go on sale (if they ever do) and wearing this similar style from Anthro in the meantime.
I love the SKIMS mock-neck muscle tanks but I’ve ruined way too many with makeup because of how high the neck is. This brand-new raglan tank with a lower crew neck is the perfect solution. It’s also so ’90s, an era I have a tendency to obsess over, so this one’s a no brainer.
I recently test-drove a version of this Khaite belt for a story and was genuinely shocked at the quality of it. $480 is obviously pricey for a belt, but it’s so heavy and sturdy, making it clear that it won’t fall apart after a handful of wears like all of my cheap belts have in the past. It’s also the type of accessory that will make any outfit better, meaning that I’ll wear it constantly and with a ton of different items in my existing wardrobe.
It’s officially white jeans and/or trousers season and I’ve tested a ton of different styles and settled on this immaculate, straight-leg pair from COS. You should probably do the same.
Anytime you can get two pieces for the price of one, it’s worth giving a chance. When the two pieces look like this gorgeous, green top and cream-colored maxi skirt, you do a lot more than give it a chance. You buy it.
Am I wrong or are these the perfect daytime sandals for summer? You get all the height of a heel with none of the discomfort (thank you wedges).
This viral Norma Kamali mini is too versatile not to buy. It can be worn as a sport dress in the off chance I take up pickleball (I sometimes play tennis, and when I do, I always need a cute outfit), but if you swap out the sneakers for heels and add a great bag, it can easily be transitioned into a nighttime essential.
Hosiery and leggings were two of the most talked-about trends from the spring and fall runways, so a $90 pair that checks off both boxes is absolutely going on my shopping shortlist.
I popped into J.Crew’s Fifth Avenue location a few weeks ago to shoot for a story and stumbled upon the white version of this pleated miniskirt, immediately falling head over heels for it.
If you shop my stories consistently, you’ve probably seen these a few dozen times. I love them, and have been considering buying a pair for months. I’ve tried them on in three stores in two countries and am now only seconds from making them mine. Do I do it? It’s gotta be a yes, right?
The ’90s vibes are so impossibly strong and I simply cannot resist them.
This miniskirt from Tory Burch’s spring/summer 2023 collection has haunted me since the runway show in September. Now that it’s finally available to shop, I feel as if I have no choice but to act.
I’m telling anyone who’ll listen about the cuff comeback, and more specifically, this Elsa Peretti Bone Cuff that I’m currently seconds away from dropping $1,400 on. I’ve studied the vintage offering and these clearly age incredibly, making the investment all the more warranted.
If it’s red, I want it. Okay, so maybe not anything red, but since I basically only wear linen shirts in the summer and red is my go-to color this season, this $35 button-up is getting my vote.
Ever since I saw the satin-pants looks at Tory Burch’s fall show, I’ve been on a quest to find something similar. These butter-yellow ones from Mango hit the spot.
I’ve tried and failed for months to find a pair of ballet flats that feel like me. Though the Miu Mius are undeniably gorgeous, they just don’t feel like me. This mesh pair from Dear Frances, however—that’s a different story. I love the sheerness of them, it’s just so chic.
Rarely does a Khaite dress drop that I don’t automatically fall in love with, but this sheer number left a particularly significant impact on my heart.
I live in tank tops all summer long, so I’m always on the lookout for ones that feel different. I love the halter neck on this COS option, as well as (obviously) the vibrant, orange color.
If it has an attached scarf of any sort, I want it. It’s as simple as that. Shop the matching Fluid Flyaway Skirt ($40).
Obviously, a purchase as significant as this one takes a lot of time, research, and consideration before making any final decisions. I’ve been extremely into luxury watches for a while and have two in my collection, but a two-tone Panthère has always been my number one. I love that you can mix and match your jewelry when you wear it and the 27mm size is so comfortable and almost not noticeable, which is perfect for someone like me who sits at a desk typing all day, and therefore, can’t have a timepiece getting in the way constantly.
Two words: Cashmere hoodie. And that’s all she wrote, folks.
Summer and boat shoes go hand in hand, even if you, like me, have no plans to be on or around any boats. It’s all for the immaculate aesthetic.
This shape is so classic but then also interesting at the same time. It’s basically fashion magic.
I haven’t yet decided whether I need just this gorgeous, cropped tank or both it and its matching maxi, slip skirt. Knowing my affinity for co-ords, the answer is probably the latter. Shop the matching Hudson Satin Maxi Skirt ($69).
I have so many pairs of black sandals for summer, but somehow almost none in other colors. This thong-style pair in olive-green is just what I’ve been needing and it only costs $80.
These are one of the only pairs of Levi’s that I’ve never tried, and given my affinity for every single other style by the original denim brand, I imagine I’ll fall head over heels for them upon slipping them on for the first time.
I love the juxtaposition of a sheer fabric combined with a long-sleeve, buttoned-up silhouette. It feels extremely ’90s and Cher Horowitz–inspired in a manner I’ve been trying to bring to life since I first saw Clueless.
Did I or did I not just find the perfect scoopneck, white tank? The answer is the former—I did.
After fashion, Formula 1 is my greatest love, so anything related to Monaco and the iconic Grand Prix there, I’m going to buy it.
There’s a never-ending array of black blazers on the market at any given time, most of which I’ve tried on at one point or another. As many as there are out there, though, it’s harder than you probably think to find one that feels extremely high quality and tailored to perfection. This blazer ticks off both.
Sneakers are one of the few items that you’re better off buying right when they come out at full price because if they’re hyped up in the slightest, the price will only go up the longer you wait.
I’m obsessed with the sheer trend, skirts especially, but I hate when they have built in layers underneath. Surprisingly, it’s very difficult to find ones that don’t include this feature, but this Tibi option is among the few that are slip free, making it the perfect pick for me this spring.
This bag takes up 75% of my brain capacity 24 hours a day and seven days a week. At this point, it should pay me a salary.
I’ve found that an interesting, yet still timeless piece of outerwear is key to a great spring outfit.
I’m a serious sucker for a buzzy collab, and the Balmain x Evian partnership is one of the buzziest of the year so far.
