We're Easily Influenced: 12 Items Our Editors Bought After Seeing Them Elsewhere

They say imitation is the best form of flattery, and we at Who What Wear have to agree. While we love sharing the internet's best fashion finds with our readers, we're also constantly sharing them with each other. On any random day, you'll find at least one of us dropping a link to a particularly cute top into our group chat, only to have five editors show up to work wearing it the following week. What can we say? We're easily influenced. And contrary to popular belief, that's not always a bad thing. 

Over the last few years, there's been a creeping notion on the internet that gatekeeping what you're wearing is the way to go. Open the comments under any influencer's TikTok post, and you'll see a flood of unanswered questions about where an item is from. It might even be happening on your posts. Someone loves the shoes you're wearing in your #OOTD post? Oh, sorry. They're from a small vintage shop somewhere in Europe that you don't remember the name of. And the brand has rubbed off. And the store has shut down. Sorry, better luck next time! 

Since my entire personal brand is built on hot takes, here's a spicy one: the not-like-other-girls schtick is getting boring. Perhaps my change of mind has come with age or with living in New York City, where everyone south of 14th Street wants to be as different and original as possible. But frankly, I'm tired of pretending that being different is a discernible personality trait. Sue me.

Because I'm surrounded by some of the world's most stylish people, I think it's only natural to swoon over the great finds I see other editors wearing or to stop someone on the street and ask where they got their bag. Our editors love sharing their favorite finds with the world and with each other. Whether you call it trauma bonding or team camaraderie when we cry together over a pair of sold-out Tory Burch flats, one thing is abundantly clear: the team who buys together stays together. But if these matchy-matchy finds are any indication, the Who What Wear team loves an homage to a great outfit, especially when we're the ones pulling it off.

Tailored Zara Blazer

"After spotting this seriously chic nipped-in blazer on a number of influencers and editors, I knew I had to have it. It has major Dior vibes but with a Zara price tag! It elevates an outfit in an instant, [and is] so easy to throw on with jeans and skirts alike." — Judith Jones, senior market editor.

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Mango Maxi Skirt

"So many of my purchases are influenced by my colleagues or celebrities. I saw this tailored Mango maxi skirt on my Instagram feed one too many times, and suddenly I just had to have it for myself. I have absolutely no regrets because it feels like an elevated update on the wide-leg pants I wear on repeat." — Sierra Mayhew, associate fashion editor

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Nomasei Loafers

"When Bella Hadid wears something, we instantly all want it for ourselves, and that was most certainly the case with these loafers by Nomasei. First of all, the quality of these loafers is amazing. The style and design are so unique it feels like I'm wearing something no one else has, except Bella Hadid, of course, which doesn't bother me in the slightest. I'm telling all of my friends to order them ASAP." — Mayhew

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J.Crew Cuff Bracelet

"I've been searching for an affordable yet luxe-looking cuff, and after seeing fellow editor Ana wear this one in her J.Crew try-on, I knew I'd found the one. Ana let me know it feels heavy, like a designer option would, despite being under $100. I'm hitting the add-to-cart button as we speak," — Yusra Siddiqui, associate fashion editor

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Celine Logo Belt

"If I'm going to invest in a luxury piece, it's typically an accessory I can wear multiple times per week (you know, something with a strong cost per wear). I've seen a slew of influencers and celebs accent their chicest looks with this classic Celine belt. I eventually tried it on, fell in love, and now wear it every single day," — Bobby Schuessler, market director

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Staud Moon Bag

"I consider Jasmine to be a handbag connoisseur, so it's no surprise I fell in love with one of the many bags in her arsenal. I saw Jasmine wearing the Staud Moon Bag in cherry brown and immediately decided to get it in pink. I've had it for a little over a year now, and it's easily one of my most complimented accessories." — Aniyah Morinia, branded content fashion and beauty editor

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Coach Tabby 26 Bag

"When I saw our editorial director, Lauren, out at New York Fashion Week with this yellow Coach Tabby bag, I instantly fell in love. So when I got the chance to get my hands on one, I knew it was fate. I'm obsessed with the yellow color, and even though you'd think it wouldn't mesh well with my wardrobe, I've been reaching for it more and more as we enter summer. When I got the bag, I had to message Lauren, and she agreed: this bag is it." — Ana Escalante, assistant shopping editor

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Jenny Bird Bangle

"One thing I love about my colleagues is that after a while, we're all so influenced by each other that we all start wearing (and buying) the same pieces! Nothing reflects that more, for me at least, than me caving and buying a few Jenny Bird bangles. I already own way too much jewelry, but after spotting them on fellow editor Anna, I knew I had to have them. They're so sleek and versatile, which makes them the perfect summer accessory." — Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, fashion editor

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Ralph Lauren Reversible Belt

"I've been on the hunt for the perfect black belt with gold hardware, and I finally found it thanks to our editor Judith. When I saw this Ralph Lauren belt styled on her with a miniskirt and oversize bomber jacket, I instantly knew I had to have it. What I didn't know before I added it to my cart was that it's reversible, with a black and brown side. I've been wearing it on repeat ever since, and I only have three words to say about it: Thank you, Judith." — Morinia

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Zara Balloon Skirt

"Another editor-loved find is this voluminous skirt from Zara. It's sold out in almost every size in navy blue, which is the one I purchased, but this taupe one is equally as good. I love the shape of it. It really is as full as it looks on the model. The silhouette reminds me of the classic Christian Dior skirts I used to study in fashion class." — Siddiqui

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Vintage Dome Earrings

"My TikTok algorithm knows me a little too well because it served me videos of this incredibly chic creator talking about the $15 earrings she bought off Etsy as an affordable alternative to the viral Bottega Veneta ones, and I simply had to do the same. There's no question that ginormous earrings are the jewelry trend of the moment, so this felt like the score of the year." — Anna LaPlaca, fashion editor

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Aritzia Elysian Jacket 

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