Anonymous
01/06/2026 15:36
Subject: The most cost-per-wear bang-for-your-buck items you own
Anonymous wrote: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
I want to dress like you when I grow up.
Anonymous
01/06/2026 15:34
Subject: The most cost-per-wear bang-for-your-buck items you own
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.
Anonymous
01/06/2026 15:06
Subject: The most cost-per-wear bang-for-your-buck items you own
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.
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.
Anonymous
01/06/2026 14:14
Subject: The most cost-per-wear bang-for-your-buck items you own
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
Bottom - jeans from Japan
Dress - silk Prada dress
Jacket - Brunello leather jacket
Shoes - Clergerie boots
Purse - Gucci crossbody
Jewelry - wedding ring
Anonymous
01/06/2026 14:08
Subject: The most cost-per-wear bang-for-your-buck items you own
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.
I have had it for 7 years and wear it very frequently. It goes with everything and instantly dresses up any outfit.
Anonymous
01/06/2026 13:54
Subject: Re:The most cost-per-wear bang-for-your-buck items you own
Anonymous wrote: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!
Where is this Cape Cod shop? In Chatham every September and seems worth checking out.
Anonymous
01/06/2026 13:23
Subject: The most cost-per-wear bang-for-your-buck items you own
Anonymous wrote: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
I'd love to hear your top 5 vintage/thrift shopping tips!
Anonymous
01/06/2026 13:20
Subject: Re:The most cost-per-wear bang-for-your-buck items you own
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!
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!
Anonymous
01/05/2026 18:42
Subject: The most cost-per-wear bang-for-your-buck items you own
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
Bottom: Mother jeans
Dress: Theory dress
Jacket: Burberry trench or Barbour waxed jacket
Shoes: Gucci loafers
Purse: Givenchy Pandora bag
Jewelry: Cartier love bracelet
Anonymous
01/05/2026 18:42
Subject: The most cost-per-wear bang-for-your-buck items you own
(but we both love our mejuri earrings)
Anonymous
01/05/2026 18:42
Subject: The most cost-per-wear bang-for-your-buck items you own
I absolutely love the difference between normal middle class me and rich mama up there, LOL
Anonymous
01/05/2026 18:41
Subject: The most cost-per-wear bang-for-your-buck items you own
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
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
Anonymous
01/05/2026 18:34
Subject: The most cost-per-wear bang-for-your-buck items you own
Gucci Jordaan loafers
Anonymous
01/05/2026 18:02
Subject: The most cost-per-wear bang-for-your-buck items you own
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
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
Anonymous
01/05/2026 17:44
Subject: The most cost-per-wear bang-for-your-buck items you own
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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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Dress
Jacket
Shoes
Purse
Jewelry
Basically, if you could only wear one of these for the rest of your life, what would you choose?