Today’s trends are anything but straightforward, with corsets, belly chains, and upside-down bikinis all making waves. Ensuring that your wardrobe is up to date can often mean searching for shoppable items in a sea of puzzling options. Where does one actually buy a belly chain? What differentiates regular gym shorts from fashionable gym shorts? Is shopping for an upside-down bikini as difficult as wearing one? Our column Sourced answers all your market-related questions, as well as offers you an endless source of styles that will make snagging today’s top trends easy, so you can spend your precious time learning about the next wave of trends.
With that in mind, it's only normal for its protagonist — the corset — to be on everyone's mind again, as the second season of Netflix's most-watched series premieres. And their popularity is only increasing: According to global shopping and payments service Klarna, purchases for corsets are up 407% over the past two months.
Thanks to brands like Christopher John Rogers, Dior, and Gucci, corsets, both lingerie-style options and more wearable alternatives (which you can wear over shirts and dresses), are available everywhere from ASOS to Net-A-Porter.
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Vanessa Mooney The Binxie Corset Top, $, available at Vanessa Mooney
Savage x Fenty Puff Daisy Unlined Bustier, $, available at Savage x Fenty
Fleur du Mal Hamptons Silk-Blend Satin Bustier Top, $, available at Net-A-Porter
PrettyLittleThing Newspaper Butterfly-Printed Mesh Binding Corset Top, $, available at PrettyLittleThing
For Love & Lemons Rosy Embroidery Bustier, $, available at For Love & Lemons
Scrolling through TikToks isn't just about finding the next furniture-related dating drama or viral DIY musical. The app has become a go-to for discovering slept-on products from beauty to clothes to those weird Amazon gadgets you never knew you needed until you can't live without them. So what are the products that made R29 editors stop scrolling long enough to hit the "buy" button? Whether it's a pack of white socks or a DILF Charlie Swan t-shirt (don't pretend you didn't love the best character of the Twilight franchise), we've unearthed some real hidden gems. Scroll on to see our must-buy items before they fly off the shelf, as so many TikTok faves often do. (Remember the feta shortage of 2021?!)
Now that we've shared our finds, we want to hear from you. If you have your very own holy grail products TikTok made you buy, simply fill out this form with your picks. It can be anything from home decor and tech to fashion and beauty. Keep checking in as this story is updated with your recs.
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"This exfoliant was popping up on my For You Page over and over again with rave reviews from beauty creators I trust, so I finally caved and bought it — I was looking for an exfoliant to add to my routine anyway. I've been using it for almost a year now and I think it has definitely made my pores look smaller!" — Lizzy Gulino, Staff Writer
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, $, available at Sephora
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
"I'm not a makeup guru and don't wear makeup super often. I don't even wear foundation, only tinted moisturizer. I really just want to look like a freshly glazed donut. I saw people using this flawless filter and insisting it doesn't give texture but will make you GLOW. Although expensive, I decided to try it and I LOVEEEEE IT! I put this on before my concealer and tinted moisturizer, or, honestly, sometimes I wear it alone and it makes me actually excited to do my makeup because you don't need to be an expert to use this product. It's easy to apply and makes me shine in a sun-kissed, just-got-home-from-the-beach kind of way which I love." — Lexy White, Digital Coordinator
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter, $, available at Sephora
Hue Women's Mini Crew Sock 6-Pack
"I'm always on an endless quest for the best socks and I was immediately taken by this post. What sold me was seeing the creator wear these socks with all different types of shoes that I also regularly wear. I bought two packs of the black-and-white set and you know what? I love them! I will say they're a bit plushier than some of my narrow shoes will allow, but length-wise these are exactly what I was looking for: They come up just above the ankle to be a little dorky, but not SO high that they make my short legs look even shorter." — Jinnie Lee, Freelance Fashion Writer
HUE Women's Mini Crew Sock 6-Pack, $, available at Amazon
The Original DILF Charlie Swan T-shirt
"I have never run to Etsy so fast in my life. I saw this tee on TikTok and was like... yeeeeee I need that. I love it. Perfect streetwear fit and it lets people know that I am a GORL with T A S T E. 10/10 purchase." — Lexy White, Digital Coordinator
Nuansabening The Original DILF Charlie Swan T-shirt, $, available at Etsy
The Ordinary's AHA 30% + BHA 2% Exfoliating Peeling Solution
"I know I'm extremely late to this one, but after seeing the infamous 'period blood' mask on TikTok and hearing a friend with incredible skin rave about it, I simply had to buy it myself and give it a try. It's very new to my skincare routine, but I've started using it weekly and am thus far impressed. I generally have sensitive skin so I was anxious about using this one but so far, no irritation! I've seen gorgeous results online and am keeping my fingers crossed that I too will benefit in the long run from this formula." — Annie Black, Social Editor
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Exfoliating Peeling Solution, $, available at Ulta
TASADA V-Neck Sports Bra
"Every single time I see someone with a bigger chest excited about a bralette or sports bra on TikTok, I instantly buy it. This Amazon one is no exception. It's so flattering, super comfortable, and surprisingly supportive on my 38H breasts. I could buy a million of these!" — Mercedes Viera, Associate Deals Writer
"Ok, this wasn't an ‘I need this right now’ moment, but watching Emily Mariko soothingly clean her farmers market vegetables often reminds me of kitchen essentials that I'm lacking, like this salad spinner. I don't think I'd used a salad spinner since living at my parent's house over 10 years ago, but I eat a lot of salad, and washing and drying lettuce by hand can get annoying. I am very pleased with my purchase and highly recommend it you've got the cabinet space and love a leafy green." — Kate Spencer, Affiliate Strategist
OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner, $, available at Amazon
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Alicia Keys has an important message for you: Be good to yourself. In a world that endorses grind culture — the compulsion to hustle, the expectation to achieve excellence — it makes sense that the idea of being kind to yourself, to nurture and prioritize one’s well-being might seem, unfortunately, like a radical concept.
“We’re taught to kill ourselves, to work a million hours, that the less sleep you get, the better — and somehow that’s noble,” Keys says over Zoom, noting that some of her favorite songs she’s written (including “A Woman’s Worth,” “Superwoman,” and “Girl On Fire”) serve as a reminder for those times when you may not feel your most powerful. “A lot of the time, the reason I wrote those songs was because I needed to get myself there. I’ve learned the hard way what it looks like not to take care of yourself — you easily reach a breaking point, so before we get there, I want to establish a way of taking care of yourself, of your soul.”
And she’s doing precisely that with her latest venture — an inclusive collection with Athleta, with sizes ranging from XXS to 3X, that thrusts wellness to the forefront by celebrating diversity, comfort that fuses high-performance fabrics and thoughtful silhouettes, and an active lifestyle through versatile styles that can be mixed and matched. Ultimately, it’s a collection of pieces that Keys loves to wear and incorporates into her life herself.
“I wanted it to be clothing you can wear to do your workout, to go to lunch, to drop your kids off at school — whatever you’re doing, you can do it and look great,” enthuses Keys, who admits to basically living in the collab, wearing pieces to studio sessions or pilates classes. “I’ve always been a fan of Athleta, and what we created together is so good. It’s so beautiful.”
Everything was designed to be interchangeable, with well-considered colorways that blend vibrant hues, like bold fuchsias and vivid oranges, with mellower palate cleansers, such as rich browns, crisp whites, and warm marigold yellows. Temper a bright pink with a brown or dial up the drama by pitting fuchsia with orange — the possibilities are endless. “These are shades that really inject you with this feeling of power,” Keys asserts.
And nothing validated her more than when she met the other models during the campaign shoot, all of whom fawned over the pieces. “They were like, ‘We love the colors, we love how it feels,’ and it was so gratifying to see how good they felt,” Keys recalls. “There were three women — one in her early 50s, a 17-year-old, and a beautiful woman who is an amputee — and the collection looked stunning on each one of them. It’s really powerful: As women, to be able to feel good in our bodies. It’s frustrating when clothes don’t fit or aren’t versatile. When you can find what you love in your size, it really does feel good.”
Keys’ mission to empower women doesn’t stop at her collection. She also joins Athleta as an advisor and mentor to the brand’s The Power of She Fund’s Wellness for All, a grant program committed to making well-being more accessible to women and girls and businesses, specifically in the BIPOC community. “There’s so much purpose around this collaboration,” she says. “It’s all about supporting women, to feel our best.”
Keep scrolling to find out what Keys has to say about her favorite Alicia Keys x Athleta pieces.
A standout one-piece, this bold, fuchsia-saturated jumpsuit is crafted from a parachute-woven fabric, making it lightweight, soft, and durable.
“I want to inspire women to feel powerful, to dress with confidence, to be active, to feel good, so I did a jumpsuit,” Keys says. “I’m a big jumpsuit-wearer; I could live in jumpsuits. This particular one is in a bold fuchsia, and it has this beautiful back. It has a mini cape, so you can see your back as you wear it. It’s not overdone — just a little peekaboo — and it feels really fantastic.”
A robe so versatile, you can wear it at home and outside. Spun from a buttery-soft fabric, this layering piece can be draped over any look (plus, pockets).
“The maxi robes are one of the pieces I love to wear,” Keys says. “They drape so gorgeously, and you can put that on over any outfit.”
A skin-skimming pair of tights — featuring an unpinchable three-layer waistband — that offers both support and comfort.
“I love high-waisted leggings, especially for us mamas. They give you extra support, and they’re flattering,” Keys says. “They make every body shape look good.”
It doesn’t get more versatile than this: a goes-with-everything crop top, especially in a crisp cream white colorway, that boasts a chafe-free seamless construction for maximum comfort.
“This scoop-neck tank is so cool,” Keys says. “You can style it with jeans or leggings, or layer it underneath the jumpsuit.”
Constructed from a cool-to-the-touch sandwashed modal fabric, this super-soft pair prioritizes comfort without compromising support, thanks to its high-rise waistband.
“This pant is really elegant and fresh, because it has this beautiful texture and a wide leg,” Keys says. “You can wear it with a heel or with a sneaker. It’s a look, but one that’s also so, so comfortable.”
For those who don’t want to commit to the jumpsuit, slip on the high-waist utility pant, instead, which exudes the same effortlessly cool, sporty vibe.
“Don’t you love a cargo pant?” Keys asks. “It’s made from a windbreaker material, and you can work out in it, you can go for a run in it, or you can pop on a sports bra or a tank and just feel amazing.”
This two-in-one sleep set is not only reversible, but it’s also constructed from the softest fabric, making it, quite frankly, a dream to sleep in.
“We have the most beautiful, super-soft sleep sets, and they’re actually reversible, so one side is the bright fuchsia and the other is the orange,” Keys says. “I love the practicality of it. It’s great for traveling, and it’s also fun to wear.”
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In a sea of predictable Prime Days, Cyber Mondays, and Memorial Days, a few genuinely exciting events stand out for savvy sale-hunters — and one of those hallowed markdowns is Nordstrom Rack’s Clear The Rack sale, where the off-price retailers chops an extra 25% off their already deeply discounted clearance section. Like Nordstrom Rack itself, the event is full of surprises; cropping up periodically with little advance notice and teeming with buyable bargains from beloved in-house brands like BP. and Z by Zella, respected standbys like Ugg, Allsaints, and Hobo, and a slew of designer brands that prefer that their discounted duds keep a low profile. Ahead, we’re answering all your burning questions about the three-day sale (which ends on March 27) and rounding up the need-to-cart goods to consider.
What’s on sale at Nordstrom’s Clear The Rack Sale?
Much of the fashion, beauty, home goods, and tech accessories that have trickled down from Seattle-based retailer’s inventory to the discount floor will be available on ultra-sale in the coming days. If you can find it at Nordstrom, chances are you can find it at Nordstrom Rack.
What are the best deals at Nordstrom’s Clear The Rack sale?
Nordstrom Rack boasts an enviable mix of markdowns that previously passed through the hallowed aisles of its big-sister store, along with some Rack-only goods that skipped the line and proceeded straight to the digital discount destination. Everything in the shop’s last-chance clearance section is marked down an additional 25% during the limited time sale.
How long will Nordstrom’s Clear the Rack sale last?
While the event isn’t by any means a flash in the pan, blink and you will miss it — the sale, which started today, March 24, will end on March 27. You only have three short days (or 72 sweet hours) to take advantage of these markdowns.
While we’re very ready for spring, we’re not ready to stop buying cashmere. Luckily, the addictively soft goat-hair fiber is available in transitional silhouettes — like this loose, short-sleeved kimono-cardigan hybrid that clocks in at 85% of its original retail price. The one-size-fits all style is available in a 32” length and comes closure-free for an easy, layerable look.
Vince is known for what designer Patrik Ervell calls the “most elevated version” of a “high classic California aesthetic,” and the brand’s understated essentials promise to add a cool elegance to any outfit. These cropped cotton-blend leggings boast a host of thoughtful details (visible seams and subtly split hems) that elevate an otherwise easy silhouette.
“Like Tevas, only fancy,” wrote one Nordstrom Rack reviewer of these braided leather footbed sandals. “I’ve been looking for a velcro sandal that was different than what is out there and these are perfect!” exclaimed another. The crunchy-cool mashup offers a contoured insole and a unique take on the traditional campfire shoe.
We love that a cropped waistline can usher the often-fusty cardigan into cool-girl layering territory. The medium-chunky knit and cotton blend make it a perfect transitional topper for the in-between seasons ahead.
In the world of cross-body bags, the canteen sling reigns supreme — the silhouette is unexpected but still functional and hands-free. Hobo’s iteration is rendered in an un-missable aqua hue that will add a colorful boost to any outfit.
A slinky, satin-y slipdress is a summer must-have, and this shimmering number answers the call for under $30. Available in sizes 1X – 3X, the warm-weather-ready party staple is fabricated from lightweight rayon.
Unexpected crowd-pleaser Allsaints is know for leather jackets and black jeans, but did you know the British brand also offer a stylish take on the logo slide? This unsung summer essential is perfect for shuffling around the house, running errands, or hitting the sand.
Don’t be fooled by this sweeping maxi’s airy fabrication — the gauzy frock boasts heavyweight status in the world of online reviews. A longtime standby at Nordstrom Rack, the dress is available in sizes S – 2X and boasts over 2,000 reviews on the Seattle-based site. “Perfect maxi dress!!!” exclaimed a review named Sumer. “It has great pockets, flowing material and it’s NOT shaped like a big old tent! Who ever designed this new something about the female body shape.”
What’s better than a basic tee? A fitted top in a becoming shade of powder blue that boasts a cool, sneaky cutout, allowing you to comfortably show a little extra skin. The rayon fabric is ribbed for an added dose of elegance.
This figure-skimming floral dress only appears traditional — the cool-girl square neckline and side slit lend a modern edginess that will satisfy any wedding dress code.
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