I End Up Returning a Lot of the Clothes I Buy, But These Picks Made the Cut

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.

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.

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!