It's not that I'm in denial about it being a new year—I'm always happy to welcome a new one, particularly after the roller coaster that was 2025—but in spite of having the last two weeks off and doing absolutely nothing for the last half of it, I am somehow amazed at how quickly time passed. So before I mentally adjust to 2026, I thought I'd take a look back at the last year and acknowledge some pretty solid buys. Here are my favorite things I bought in 2025.
Citizens of Humanity Ayla Jeans
After reading on Line Sheet that power stylist Elyse Winter considers this one of the best denim fits of all time, I ordered a pair and concur. It's the rare wide-leg jean that doesn't overwhelm you, and it looks good with all kinds of footwear, from heeled boots to flat loafers. I sized down in these.
Isabel Marant printed top
I saw this top in a consignment store in Vancouver back in January but ordered it off of The Real Real and loved it so much, I bought the matching skirt. It's a grown-up going-out top and just the kind of whimsy I need more of in my wardrobe.
Madewell studded belt
While I've found Madewell's fashion to be a bit lacking the last few years, they've been killing it in the accessories department, and this studded belt was the latest in several statement-makers I've added to my lineup in the last few years.
Zara printed jacket
This was a total impulse buy but ended up being one of my most-worn pieces of outerwear, particularly since we had an abnormally cool summer (and fall) here in San Francisco. It's sadly long sold out, but never fails to attract compliments.
Spanx underwear
I had a pair of Spanx Lace Hi-Hipsters that I rarely wore but reached for on a very bloated-feeling day last year and as soon as I put them on, I was like, "Ohhh, these are good." So I ordered a bunch more and will gradually add more whenever they go on sale—they are indeed undetectable and hold you in just enough.
H&M moccasins
I own a lot of shoes and try to be conscious of not buying too many new ones, especially considering that I end up wearing sneakers or flats 95% of the time. That said, I wear these a lot—the fringe adds a little fun to whatever you've got going on, but most importantly, they're comfy AF.
Toteme flannel top & J.Crew slip skirt
I spotted a variation of this Toteme shirt on women all over New York back in May and when this flannel version went on sale, I pounced. It's actually the perfect weight for the perpetually cool climate that I live in, and I wear it nearly every week. The skirt made me fall in love with J.Crew all over again; it's the basic-but-better piece I reach for repeatedly.
Gap pointelle sweater
2025 was the year Gap made a comeback, and with super-versatile pieces like this pointelle cotton sweater, you can understand why. I wore it nearly every day on my vacation to Italy and well into fall here.
Roxanne Assoulin necklace
After vowing to stop buying cheap jewelry in 2025, I kind of blacked out and bought this semi-custom necklace on my trip to NYC. It's still costume jewelry but high quality and it brings a smile to my face whenever I wear it (whch is frequently).
Coming next week: my best beauty buys of 2025!
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