The Chicest People I Know Shop at Cos, Reformation, and J.Crew—19 Items on Their Fall Shopping List
These new-season finds are unmatched.
Every fall season, editors wax poetic about the newfound joys of the season's collections. I've been doing this for a lot of years—and rarely have I ever been so impressed with the fall releases. Collections from COS, Reformation, and J.Crew, specifically, have reached new heights. Despite their longstanding presence in fashion, these labels have found a way to evolve their respective aesthetics in a way that feels both authentic and totally fresh. And editors have taken notice.
The best-dressed people I know—both within the industry and out—are stocking their wardrobes with buys from these mid-tier retailers. Take a page out of their book and shop the best staples and personality pieces from J.Crew, COS, and Reformation.
I've always had a soft spot for frog closures—so naturally, I'm thriving. Because the design detail is featured heavily in fall's newest drops. All this to say: This jacket is at the top of my shopping list.
At this very moment, fashion editors and influencers are padding out their fashion month wardrobe with heaps and heaps of animal print. Zebra print mules, particularly, will lead the charge. Watch this space!
At this point, my silver bangle collection has reached maximum capacity. Gold bangles, however, are severely underrated.
Everyone's talking about J.Crew's new rollneck half-zip and, honestly, I don't get it. Last year's version is sooo much better—and, thankfully, has just been restocked.
Barrel jeans are the best thing that's happened to the denim industry in years and fashion girls are riding the trend as long as possible. Invest in a stylish, dark-wash pair for the upcoming cold weather.
Barn jackets were the golden child of fall 2025 fashion. This checked version offers the same level of style, with a palpable update.
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Kelsey (she/her) is a freelance fashion editor and writer. At Marie Claire, she provides witty celeb style commentary, unpacking the style choices of stars like Zoë Kravitz, Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez, and her fashion superhero, Rihanna. When she’s not tracking the personal style of Hollywood’s elite, Kelsey also covers designer collabs and industry news.
Before taking her talents to Marie Claire, Kelsey was the Senior Fashion Editor at Bustle, where she oversaw the site’s fashion coverage. Prior to Bustle, she came from a six-year stint at Seventeen. In her freelance era, Kelsey contributes to publications like InStyle, Cosmopolitan,and more. Follow @klstieg on Instagram for 'fit pics and travel recommendations.