The economic climate in recent years has broken down the spendthrift. These days even spendthrifts do less spending, and more thrifting. However, sometimes you just can't find what you need at the price you want. And that's ok, because some pieces are meant to be investments. Investment pieces are signature items of any wardrobe - rightfully termed and categorized as such for the practicality, durability, and timelessness of their nature. You can't put a price tag on quality like that, but when there is it's usually pretty high. Here are some big ticket investment pieces that we think actually are well worth the purchase.
Outerwear: The Peacoat vs The Fur Coat
When it comes to outerwear, a peacoat and fur coat are staple cold weather styles that are essential for any closet. We simply couldn't choose between either, so we decided to bring you both. Below are Zac Posen's Laser Cut Flared Peacoat at $2390 - ideal for traversing the streets of your city, latte in hand; and Martin Grant's Mangolian Lamb Jacket at $2520 - to keep you warm on the colder nights of your social calendar.
Footwear: The Boot vs The Bootie
Since we couldn't choose between either of those gorgeous coats above, we're also bring you the best footwear to pair with each. Boots and booties are must-have investment pieces because they can brave the best of winter's worst. Below are the Tapeet Cap Toe Block Heel Boot at $650 - to go with your tailored peacoat for a cool, clean look; and the Giuseppe Zanotti Open Toe Cutout Wedge at $930 - to go with your fur for a flirty, girl-about-town feel.
Accessory: Large Hobo Handbag vs Small Crossbody Purse
They are very different purses for very different purposes, though both are necessary. Since a lady's life is in her bag during the day, something durable, spacious, and multifunctional is ideal for an investment piece. For this we choose the Burberry Large Leather Hobo at $1595, compliment with gold accents and two straps. While it goes without saying, on nights out the contents of your bag boil down to the bare essentials. What your evening bag lacks in storage, it should make up for in flare. The Christian Louboutin Sweet Charity Studded Crossbody Bag at $1195 has a wow affect that won't wear off.
Jewelry: The Watch vs The Cuff
Jewelry is the easiest way to dress up an outfit with the least amount of fuss. So everyone needs at least one great go-to investment jewelry piece in hand. Watches and cuffs are contemporary favorites for this. Try Gucci's Stainless Steel Pink & Gold PVD at $920 to play up the gold accents in your hobo handbag; or Dannijo's Frances Cuff at $568 for some hard-edged glam to rock with your studded chain crossbody.
Granted, unless you have a black card or a bottomless bank account, regular purchases like these aren't as feasible. But a number of us have been known to splurge on ourselves from time to time for one reason or the next, even if we just felt like we deserved it. What better way to show you that you care than investing in making you look even better than you already do? Happy shopping!
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