Investment pieces(clothing/shoes/bags with no regrets

amother

Firebrick

Sun, Nov 17 2024, 11:17 am

LV bag - use it every day for years. Still looks great

RayBands sunglasses - wear every day for years. Still in perfect condition.

Gold and diamond Jewelry - I get so much joy from my pretty bling and I wear it every day plus shabbos pieces. They need repair at times but still worth it.

My wigs are not particularly expensive for wigs but they are very well cared for - washed and set often, repaired often to keep in good condition and they look fantastic.

For some reason, I spend very little on clothing though. It's just not my thing. I'd rather spend on handbags, sunglasses, jewelry, makeup, wigs then the actual clothing or shoes.

Maybe I figure that if I have basic classic clothing, I don't have to update so often and the accessories make a boring outfit more put together.

I would like to start spending more on shoes though. I'm getting older and my feet need to me comfortable while also looking good.

amother

Waterlily ↓

Sun, Nov 17 2024, 11:19 am

amother Hawthorn wrote:

Well shoes can't be put in the washing machine.

You don't have an option for a wig. I love my nice, good quality wig (which I bought 2nd hand off someone who had barely worn it - she had cut it a drop too short for her liking, but the length was fine for me).

There are ways to disinfect/clean shoes so they can safely be worn used. They don't need a washing machine.

↑ mizle10 ↓

Sun, Nov 17 2024, 11:41 am

amother Clover wrote:

personally, I like to change things up...I don't like wearing the same coat or boots three years in a row...
a purse or bag from 7 years ago will look dated and used regardless of the brand...I know someone who spent a few thousand on a bag around 8 yrs ago...she wore it for a little bit but then it went out of style...
are you looking for a piece that will last many years and thereby justify the expense? or are you looking to spend more to enjoy the luxury item now (also fine!)
for example, I got a kurt geiger bag this year and last year for winter.....I enjoyed both bags and at the end of the season, I'm ok being done with the bag...
also, side point, there are so many knockoffs these days, when you see every teenager and newlywed plastered in designer labels...personally, I don't like the look, and won't wear something with a label...

just wanted to add I have invested in jewelry and I absolutely don't regret it...I love every piece and wear them all the time......I would much rather invest in an eternity band than a bag that I won't want to wear in three yrs as styles changed, I am bored of it etc...

A) I buy classic pieces
B) I have enough pieces to rotate that nothing looks worn out

max

Sun, Nov 17 2024, 11:43 am

My Canada Goose Coat much much warmer than my LL bean down coats lasts many years. Good quality wigs still wearing 10 years later with minor repairs. Shearling coats so far lasted 20 years. All of these items were very expensive at the time of purchase however it’s actually much cheaper than to buy cheaper items than require replacing every two years .

amother

Birch

Sun, Nov 17 2024, 11:45 am

One of the most valuable investments for me was a consult with a very reputable (famous?) stylist who gave me my palette and styles that suit me. Now I feel more confident buying expensive pieces because I understand my looks and know they will serve ME for many years.

Absolutely recommend to do before I buy anything worth thousands

amother

↑ Waterlily

Sun, Nov 17 2024, 11:51 am

amother Clover wrote:

I think some things have a classic look that doesn't go out of style.

There are some jewelry pieces that people comment on this site looke old/out of style so I think even jewelry has trends that come and go.

↑ imaima

Sun, Nov 17 2024, 2:30 pm

DrMom wrote:

I buy good shoes/boots/sandals.

Not designer, but good quality (Ecco/Naot/Meshisto/Clarks).

Frankly speaking I think shoes don’t get much better than that quality wise, even if they are chanel or gucci. The rest is marketing and brand name, and yes quality is good but not better than a regular sturdy brand. If anything, some designs are more fragile

Green Tea

Sun, Nov 17 2024, 2:31 pm

amother Hawthorn wrote:

I put my ON sneakers on quick wash and they look like new. I use the blue Israeli multipurpose gel in the wash.

amother

↑ Clover

Sun, Nov 17 2024, 4:46 pm

mizle10 wrote:

A) I buy classic pieces
B) I have enough pieces to rotate that nothing looks worn out

ok, I hear that....
I tend to like the newest trends (like the cropped tops over sleeveless dresses and the mary jane look for shoes) so for me it doesn't make sense to invest thousands in that...I buy good quality, geniune leather or cashmere (just bought the cutest mary jane shoes from COS...they were 170 and I think I had some kind of online code so it was even less...) if I'm not in the mood of mary janes next year, I'm ok moving on...I also bought a cashmere sweater from quince....I think most of their stuff is under 100...(I also don't wear anything with a label purposely so I wouldn't buy something that is labeled...)
but if someone is a classic dresser and is buying a classic loafer or something timeless than it definitely makes sense! I love classic jewelry so I stick to that....I recently got an eternity band with ovals and I love it! I can see myself wearing it for decades Bezras Hashem!

amother

NeonPurple

Sun, Nov 17 2024, 5:21 pm

amother Clover wrote:

We have similar taste Smile

I hate logos and I like COS and quince and being able to somewhat change up my look

I did invest in a weekday bag, I love it and use it almost daily. It was almost 2k. No visible logo. I also have a quality bag from leatherology that was much cheaper, $200 but I also really love it and use it in the summer.

I “invest” -aka spend on and enjoy - in jewelry and watches (although unfortunately it’s hard to find watches without logos. I avoid Rolex, cartier and stick with Swiss brands that are less known).

I do see that my sheitel with virgin hair lasted longer than my processed hair wigs so if I had the spare money I’d try to get another virgin hair wig

I also have a pair of good quality sunglasses (not a fashion designer- it’s an eyewear brand, so no logo) that I love.

I did not invest in an evening bag and looking back I’m glad bec I wouldn’t want to worry that it would get dirty or stolen at an event, party or simcha. I have a cheap one.

↑ mizle10

Sun, Nov 17 2024, 8:43 pm

amother Clover wrote:

I mix and match! Trendy pieces I’ll buy cheaper, but Chanel flats, gucci loafers, louboutin pumps can always pull an outfit together! I have a gorgeous pair of LV pumps I can’t see myself getting sick of!

Belts are also a great way to accessories and aren’t trendy.

I wear a 2 tone yellow and white gold watch. I was a seeing a lot of rose gold when I got my watch but I feel like that’s going to look dated much quicker than yellow gold. Yellow gold will always be classic even if not “in” and I love it.

My eternity band is also oval:)