No one wants to have to deal with returning something. Sure, the refund in your bank account is nice, but the disappointment and hassle? Not so much. As someone who makes the vast majority of my purchases online and hates making returns, I become quite good at choosing items that I end up keeping, so stick with me.
With fall on the horizon, now is the perfect time to re-up your closet for the season, and I’ve been busy figuring out what to add to my wardrobe. My shopping list is now set, and it’s filled with specific return-proof items I feel confident about recommending (I even already own some of them in other colors). Pro tip: Just be sure to check the item details, such as measurements, fabric, and care instructions, before placing your order.
So, if you’re ready for a fall wardrobe boost, scroll on to shop the covetable items along with me.
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Royal Purple Accessories
Purple is shaping up to be fall’s biggest color trend, but if you’re not ready to go full-on, even just adding an accessory in the hue makes a big impact.
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Merino Wool Neck Scarf
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The Iconic Cotton Chino Ball Cap
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Santa Croce Small Deep Purple
J.Crew’s New Rollneck Sweaters
In addition to new colors in last year’s wildly popular rollneck rerelease, J.Crew recently introduced a cardigan and a cropped half-zip iteration. Needless to say, I want them all.
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Rollneck Reversible Cardigan in Stripe
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2025 Rollneck Sweater
Reformation Blaine Flats
I already own Reformation’s Blaine Flats in black (and have worn them a million times), and they’re so comfortable and chic that I’m thisclose to adding another pair to my wardrobe. Currently, it’s a tossup between these three colors.
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Blaine Flats in Oxblood Leahter
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Blaine Flats in Cobalt Suede
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Blaine Flats in Sienna Suede
Frame Gray Pixie Jeans
These are the perfect low-rise jeans if you’re on the short side—not cropped but not dragging on the ground.
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The Pixie Gray Jeans in Tolerate
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The Pixie Gray Jeans in Rapture Rapt
Polo Ralph Lauren Triangle Scarf
You can tie it around your waist now and around your neck once it gets cold. Now if only I could decide which to order.
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Cable Triangle Scarf in Camel
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Cable Knit Wool & Cashmere Triangle Scarf in Dress Shir
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Cable Triangle Scarf in Soft Grey
Madewell The Archival Boots
I’m drawn to how timeless and simple these flat boots are. I imagine they’ll give outfits a bit of a vintage air
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The Archival Knee-High Boots in Black
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The Archival Ankle Boots in Rich Brown
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The Archival Ankle Boots in Black
Comme Si Cobalt Blue Socks
Cobalt is actually rivaling purple for the buzziest color trend of the year, and the new way I want to wear it is via socks. Comme Si makes the best ones on the market, in my opinion.
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The Yves Socks in Royal Blue
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The Agnelli Socks in Varsity Blue
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The Hiking Socks in Royal Blue
Polo Ralph Lauren Bomber Jacket
This classic Polo Ralph Lauren bomber jacket is selling out everywhere, so if you find it in your size, take my advice and order it.
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Logo-Embroidered Cotton-Twill Jacket
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Cotton Corduroy Jacket
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Oversize Double Face Cotton Windbreaker
