12 Things We Sort Of Don't Want To Write About Because We’re Terrified Of Them Selling Out
by The Candidly Team
Not sure about you but we LOVE a good peek behind the curtain - what music our favorite band listens to, what comedian makes the comedians laugh. Things like that.
And while 97% of what we do here is write about stuff we love, there’s a certain number of things we have … well let’s just let’s call them mixed feelings about sharing. Not because they’re not wonderful (they are!) but because of what sharing them might do to their availability.
On the other hand, we also wanna keep the brands making them in business. So we set aside our biases, stockpiled this entire list before showing it to you, and without further ado, here are 12 glorious things us real humans behind The Candidly cannot live without.
1. The Colette Cropped Wide-Leg Pants by Maeve
The fit of these pants is so incredible that every time Anthropologie introduces them in a new color, it’s like a feeding frenzy to get your hands on it. Nevertheless, they’re worth crowing about, because they remain the most flattering cropped pants we’ve ever tried. They smooth over curves like we’re being molded, yet there isn’t even the slightest feeling of restriction due to what the brand calls their “magic fabric.” The stretch is bliss on a belly pooch, and the cut always looks tailored and chic.
Here’s one of us wearing a color that sold out in 18 seconds:
They size in plus, tall, and petite. If you’ve never tried them, start with black. They might just be your fav black pants to date.
Price: $120
2. Furtuna Skin Due Alberi Biphase Moisturizing Oil
Half of us doesn’t want to ever talk about this oil because we worry we might shrivel up Wicked Witch-style in its absence - a valid concern given that the larger size does tend to sell out. But the other half of us pretty much won’t shut up about it. We tell friends, family, buy it for our wildly dissatisfied mother-in-laws. Everyone is thrilled by the results: melted wrinkles, healthful glow, a flood of hydration. We tap it on as a last step in our skincare and even just patting the residue onto our chest after applying it to our face left one of us with this astonishing result:
Before and After 6 Weeks
Thr price is not the easiest, but it lasts a looong time. And you can use the code CANDIDLY20 to get 20% off.
Price: Starting at $100
3. Z Supply Mason Knit Coat
Guyzzzzz … this might look like just your average chic coat. It is not. It’s spun from some kind of inexplicably soft, almost weighted knit. So it feels like you curled yourself up in some $1000 throw blanket. But nope, it’s a clean-lined, quiet luxury coat. Perhaps your best coat. While there’s room to layer it over your prized fall sweaters, it never looks bulky. The material is warm but not thick.
Here’s one of us wearing a printed version.
Can you see that cozy texture? Well, it feels even better. And while this exact pattern isn’t available anymore, it comes in black, brown, tan and a new creamy print we’re hinting to everyone we know that we want for our respective birthdays.
Price: $199
4. Margaux The Demi Jane
Margaux is a brand you may already know for making the kind of shoes we all dream about because there’s all this trend-proof beauty without an ounce of wretched foot pain. Every pair of their shoes seems to have some kind of hidden arch support, and the leather is always buttery and luxurious. This Demi Jane ballet flat often sails out of stock in different sizes and colors, but we get why. It’s pretty much Audrey Hepburn in shoe form. You can wear it with long, baggy jeans or cute, cropped pants or any dress in your closet, and poof, you’ve achieved an enviable level of chicness. With about zero effort. The color selection is a dream, the olive nappa being the elevated fall shoe we never knew we needed but now can’t live without.
Price: $275
5. The Most Magical Scent
This perfume is barely sold anywhere, and while it feels all but pointless to describe a scent, if ever there was a scent worth describing, it’s this one. It’s one of those rare fragrances that’s simultaneously unlike anything else and yet universally loved by all who smell it. Child is a symphony of violet and jasmine and magnolia and salty air and mystery that’s subtle yet you can’t get enough of it. You can hear us rhapsodize about it further HERE. But our favorite way to wear it is as a roller, because the oil is even better than the spray. We dab it onto our wrists any time of day and watch our mood improve by 87%.
Price: $68 - $150
6. Quince Comfort Stretch High Rise Relaxed Straight Jeans
We were not expecting to love a $50 pair of jeans from a brand we typically turn to for their incredibly priced cashmere. But when we tried on these jeans, we were floored. Apparently others were too because sizes started flying off the shelves. But this style (possibly our favorite) is still in stock. It’s stretchy and flattering on bellies and butts and makes legs look inches longer. Take a look.
We’re not expecting it to last much longer, so run!
Price: $50
7. Clare V. The Moyen Messenger
Admittedly, we have spoken of this bag before. Our managing editor even wrote a whole tribute to it HERE. And more than one of us carries a black or tan version with us daily. Everything from the size to the shape to the soft leather to the dizzying options in texture and color are a cut above any other bag we’ve fallen for. And just when we think we’ve seen it all, Clare V. releases a new color or pattern that makes us lust in a way we are not super proud of. Usually it sells out before we can even add it to our Christmas wishlist. Anyway, it’s worth having a look at the selection.
Price: $485
8. BHLDN Hayden Strapless Stretch Crepe Midi Dress
You know that knock-you-out-cold, little black dress we always wish we owned but never do? Every one we’ve tried on til now has either been so tight we find ourselves hunching over to hide our belly pooch, or so meh and frock-like we never feel alluring or elegant in it, which is the whole point of an LBD. It needs to complement curves and seep confidence into your pores. Have we painted enough of a picture? Okay, well this is the dress. The ruching on the side is a godsend. It comes in plus, and in red if you’re looking to smolder at an upcoming occasion. Sadly, word seems to be getting out about this dress and they have to restock it constantly, because people snatch it up. But if they have your size, we suggest making your move. You won’t regret it.
Price: $198
9. Quince Mongolian Cashmere Fisherman Cropped Cardigan Sweater
You already know about that sweater - the one that costs $500 but makes you weak every time you see an ad, which is 47 times a day. Well, we’re here to tell you, we found THE same cashmere, same quality, same chicly cut sweater for about a quarter of the price. And it’s from that cashmere brand we told you about earlier. Just look at the perfect, not-too-long length that still feels cozy and cocooning but looks extra chic.
Perfection at a price that makes us want it in every single color it comes in. One day, my friends. One day.
Price: $120
10. Material The Cider Set
We’re officially ready to become the people we see in movies who serve orange juice and ice water and honeycrisp apple cider in glass pitchers with gorgeous glasses. This set feels like a leap into that new life, one furnished by Nancy Meyers herself. It also comes in green (great for holidays) and clear and a color called “haze,” but the lilac just trampled on our cozy-hostess hearts, and since we know it’ll be 17 minutes before it sells out we’re not taking any chances.
Price: $150
11. Finding Ferdinand Lip Gloss
We’ve been tempted to keep this brand a secret because we live in fear of our favorite gloss color Thorn selling out. But all the colors honestly have that your-lips-but better loveliness. We have 3 floating around in our purse at this moment. The texture is never sticky and doesn’t leave your lips dry. It’s all enough to get you addicted. One note: it does contain nut products, so skip if you have an allergy. Otherwise, enjoy!
Price: $26
12. Clyque Donya Tank
We are absolutely tank people. We judge them with the scrutiny of a Michelin reviewer, all with the goal of finding the most flattering tank on this planet. And we have found it. Now, we are not usually spend-$78-on-a-tank people, but this tank is that special - the kind of quality you keep for life - the kind of fit that makes you ignore every other $22 tank in your dresser.
The fit holds you in to the point of not needing a bra - truly. It nips your waist and narrows your shoulders and feels so cozy we wear it around the house daily.
The caveat is it comes in black, white, and one other color (we own all 3), and each of them sell out in various sizes weekly. This especially sucks because were tempted to get one extra in both white and black and never buy another tank again.
Price: $78
15. Nécessaire The sex Gel Duo
It’s so insanely popular, the brand seems to have trouble making enough. But we know why. And it’s because it’s utterly the best version of anything in its category.
Use the code CANDIDLY for 10% off.
Price: $40
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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