The most cost-per-wear bang-for-your-buck items you own
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Bottom Dress Jacket Shoes Purse Jewelry Basically, if you could only wear one of these for the rest of your life, what would you choose? |
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Here are mine!
Top: Falconeri Flat-Rib Ultrafine Cashmere Turtleneck (I have this sweater in six colors and wear it at least once per week from September to May) Bottom: Escada Denim Godet Maxi Skirt (vintage, purchased on Poshmark) Dress: Diane von Furstenberg Green Silk Wrap Dress (vintage, purchased at Secondi) Jacket/Coat: Cinzia Rocca Chocolate Brown Double-Breasted Wool and Llama Maxi Coat, vintage, purchased at Goodwill) Shoes: Gucci Black 1953 Horsebit Loafers Purse: Mark Cross Black Top Handle Bag and Coach Black Willis Bag (both vintage and purchased at Goodwill) Jewelry: Mejuri Large Diamond Stud Earrings |
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Gucci Jordaan loafers
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Top: LL Bean Supima t-shirts. What can I say, I'm basic, LOL!
Bottom: Lucky or Levis mid-rise bootcut jeans Dress: A black sheath dress I bought from Nordstrom 15 years ago that is still in perfect condition and has fit me across 4 different sizes (40lbs) - Chelsea 28, it's one of their house brands. But also the Quince dupe of the Anthro dress in silk. Jacket: I finally fit back into a dusty blue trench coat I bought at Nine West 20 years ago, and hooray, trench coats are back in style, I can't wait for the spring! Shoes: caramel Frye ankle boots Purse: I haven't found one that I love yet Jewelry: tiny gold mejuri hoops, or the diamonds my parents gave me after grad school |
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| I absolutely love the difference between normal middle class me and rich mama up there, LOL |
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| (but we both love our mejuri earrings) |
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Top: Vince cashmere sweater
Bottom: Mother jeans Dress: Theory dress Jacket: Burberry trench or Barbour waxed jacket Shoes: Gucci loafers Purse: Givenchy Pandora bag Jewelry: Cartier love bracelet |
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Aren't cost per wear and bang-for-your-buck opposites? The greater your bang for your buck, the lower the cost per wear, right?
With that in mind, I'd say the best bang-for my-buck, lowest cost per wear items in my closet are: a great pair of Citizens jeans that I picked up at an end-of-season sale at a small shop on Cape Cod; mid-wash with a slight flare Blundstone boots -- paid full price, but they are super-comfortable and have a beautiful worn-in patina Gola trainers in suede bought on sale in London in March 2020 black velvet pumps from Loeffler Randall -- versatile and comfortable, bought on sale black silk pants with a slight flair that travel beautifully and can dress up a t-shirt and flip-flops in a hot minute, purchased on sale from Eileen Fisher -- their sales are amazing LBD from Joseph Ribkoff, incredibly versatile -- I've worn it to funerals and weddings; purchased at end of season sale on Cape Cod (see above re Citizens jeans) navy v-neck cashmere sweater from Uniqlo -- it never pills and fits beautifully black boiled wool coat from J Crew -- paid full price but it was worth it; the coat fits perfectly is excellent quality and looks good with dresses, jeans or trousers Eileen Fisher pleated silk, sleeveless maxi dress -- bought for a wedding and paid full price, but I wear it at least once weekly in the warm weather, so the cost per wear is very low navy silk Ralph Lauren wrap dress, thrifted at church rummage sale -- it fits perfectly and is always suitable for virtually any work or social occasion, e.g., Easter, Mother's Day brunch, reception at work conference, etc., etc., etc. black corduroy pull-on pants from Avenue Montaigne -- again, super-versatile, beautiful fabric -- purchased from going-out-of-business sale in Guilford, CT, when we stopped for lunch on the way back from the Cape lessons for me: versatility is the Holy Grail! Also, always shop at the beach! |
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I'd love to hear your top 5 vintage/thrift shopping tips! |
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Where is this Cape Cod shop? In Chatham every September and seems worth checking out. |
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A black Balmain blazer I purchased for around $1000 on Cettire.com
I have had it for 7 years and wear it very frequently. It goes with everything and instantly dresses up any outfit. |
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Top - Max Mara cashmere tee
Bottom - jeans from Japan Dress - silk Prada dress Jacket - Brunello leather jacket Shoes - Clergerie boots Purse - Gucci crossbody Jewelry - wedding ring |
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Some of mine:
Blundstone boots - They show minimal wear and are comfy and hardy. I've had mine since 2019. Aritzia superpuff jacket - SO warm and light. Good price for what you get. I've had mine for five years. Goyard tote - I use this for work, groceries, and as my personal item on flights. I have the one with the zipper, and it really is the perfect tote. Purchased in London in 2018. Agolde jeans - I have so many pairs and wear them multiple days a week. My favorite styles include Riley, 90s, and low curve. Cartier tank francaise watch - I've worn mine everyday for the past ten years. It's beautiful without being flashy and is always appropriate. I have the stainless steel version. |
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Top: Loro Piana cashmere sweater purchased second hand. Incredibly soft! Bottom: Mother jeans Dress: A hole in my wardrobe Jacket: Burberry wool/cashmere peacoat purchased second hand. Shoes: Gucci loafers purchased second hand. Purse: Haven't found one that I really love Jewelry: tie between Cartier tank and diamond studs. |
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I want to dress like you when I grow up. 
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