When it comes to shopping—especially online shopping—the pieces that end up making the cut are always a gamble for me. And while I tend to err on the assertive, decisive side of being a Taurus shopper, I realized that buying clothing versus accessories is a completely different story. Investing in handbags and shoes is where my Taurus tendencies shine. I know exactly what I want (because I've been toying with purchasing the item for months), and I precisely budget for the buy. On the other hand, shopping for clothing has always been much more of a game of survival of the fittest for me. When I am placing a robust online order, I hope for the best, but I'm very picky, which lends itself to a lot of returns.
However, I practically have it down to a science that fuses two different points of view: the seasonal trends I am keen on at that given time and trusty wardrobe classics I continually invest in, like a fitted ribbed tank top or wide-leg denim. Ahead, I'm revealing the 25 fashion picks that have passed my trying test with flying colors.
I would wear this every day if I could.
This dress practically broke the internet as it suddenly flooded our Instagram feeds, and I have to admit I almost returned it upon arrival. However, the moment I tried it on, I knew it was a keeper.
I have been living in matching pant-and-tank sets, especially in knit fabrics that can easily be dressed up or down; thus, this set was a no-brainer.
This faux-shearling jacket looks like it could be $1000, so I consider it a great deal at a quarter of that.
Every time I reach for this dress, I know I'm going to look cool yet effortless.
The mixed textures and slightly sexy keyhole cutout made this sweater set a no-brainer to put in the keep pile.
Plissé pleated fabric is always an easy "add to cart" because it always looks expensive and doesn't wrinkle. This dress is so unique I couldn't resist!
Sometimes, it's the simplest pieces that end up working the hardest in your closet.
Are cute boxer shorts a must? Probably not, but for some reason, it feels very adult to have nice loungewear, so these stayed past the 30-day return window.
This sweater fits right in the center of the "can wear to work" and "can wear on a date" Venn diagram.
Smocking is always so flattering on me, so it's no surprise this dress earned a place in my closet.
You know I got the matching pants too.
Move over, Levi's. These Wranglers are so good.
I'll never tire of the look of cute boots under a knit midi dress. Classic.
The cutout trend is one with longevity, so I thought this was a smart buy.
When you want to look like you're wearing pants but also want to wear comfy leggings.
This sweater is the definition of "when you know, you know."
Anyone who has a Norma Kamali dress raves about the quality and versatility of it.
More ruching! I couldn't resist. This dress will also transition well into spring.
There's a reason Agolde is the gold standard in fit.
So, so, so soft.
More faux leather, because it always feels like you got a great deal for how luxe it looks.
Every closet needs a classic sweater, and I've found this one checks all the boxes.
Once you see the back of this dress, you'll get why I kept it. Next up, These 23 Products Went Viral on TikTok This Year, and They're Worth the Hype
