The Only 6 Pieces You Ever Really Need to Invest In
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One of the great ongoing battles of fashion is what you should spend real money on versus what you should buy on the cheap. In a world more and more saturated with fast-fashion brands, it seems that spending as little money as possible is always the goal—but is that really smart? We know there must be at least a few items worth the splurge.
To find out just what the are, we chatted with our resident style maven, Banana Republic's Marissa Webb, who shared the pieces she thinks every woman should invest in. And guess what? She narrowed it down to six essentials that merit your hard-earned cash.
Keep scrolling to see Marissa Webb's picks for the only items you need to invest good money into!
I personally would invest in a great handbag. It’s something that you use every day and, in a neutral color, will last you for many years.
Balenciaga Small Cable Shopper ($1785)
Proenza Schouler PS11 Classic Leather Shoulder Bag ($2150)
Victoria Beckham Leather Shoulder Bag ($2995)
3.1 Phillip Lim Small Soleil Bucket Bag ($895)
Mansur Gavriel Saffiano Large Tote ($595)
You need a beautiful pair of flats and a classic pair of heels. Select pairs that give a bit of personality to any outfit, but at the same time can be paired with almost anything. I also like to make sure I have a great pair of flats that I can wear on the days I know I’ll be on my feet all day, but still need to look dressed.
Chloé Ankle Strap Sandals ($300)
Aquazzura Christy Leather Flats ($675)
Maison Margiela Cylindrical-Heel Mules ($775)
Narciso Rodriguez Athena Mule Flats ($595)
Barneys New York Nataly Point-Toe Pumps ($295)
The perfect trench coat will never go out of style and is easily incorporated into many looks.
NLST Rolled-Sleeve Trench Coat ($595)
Burberry Kensington Trench Coat ($1578)
Acne Studios Friday Paper Cotton Trench Coat ($846)
Jenni Kayne Trench Coat ($875)
Tibi Trench Coat ($473)
Another investment piece is a great-fitting blazer that easily takes you from day to night. There are just so many ways to wear it—I personally love it to dress up a pair of jeans.
Rosetta Getty Oversized Crepe Blazer ($950)
Joseph New Sir Crepe Blazer ($895)
Banana Republic Cutaway Soft Blazer ($150)
Acne Studios Single Bi Crepe Blazer ($776)
Vintage Christian Dior Double-Breasted Blazer ($580)
Celebrate something that's important to you with an investment piece you can wear everyday.
Ariel Gordon Petite Signet Ring ($350)
Gabriela Artigas Bar Diamond Necklace ($770)
Pyrrha 14-Karat Gold Fox Earrings ($682)
Blanca Mongrós Gómez 18-Karat Pronged Ring ($785)
Jennifer Meyer Thin Bangle ($475)
Invest in a perfectly tailored little black dress, and have it ready to go in your closet. You never know when you'll need to make a quick change, and the LBD is always appropriate.
Byron Lars Carissima Sheath Dress ($258)
Dion Lee Cutout Crepe Dress ($700)
Thakoon Pleated Dress ($950)
Self-Portrait Cropped Overlay Dress ($555)
L'Agence Deep V Pleated Dress ($550)What items do YOU find yourself investing the most money in? Share your story in the comments below!
Hailing from the heart of the South and cutting her teeth on the mean streets of New York, Meghan has six years of experience covering fashion, style, celebrities, culture, and human behavior. A longtime devotee of rap music, tacos, and generally perfect weather, she is excited to put down roots in Los Angeles. Her top three style staples are a good pair of cutoff shorts, virtually any kind of colorful digi-print, and a solid set of shades.
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