subject: Fashion Investment Pieces - When Is It Worth It? [print this page] For most ladies, designer womens clothing is completely out of their price range or they believe its simply not worth the money. At the other end of the spectrum are the women for whom money is no object, who wouldnt be seen dead in a high street chain and who wear nothing but designer labels.
However, as women are increasingly more independent and affluent, there is anew breed of woman who now has the budget to treat themselves to something a little more pricey now and again and also believes she deserves it as a reward for all her hard work. After all, women are renowned for their selflessness when it comes to spending on friends and family, so why shouldnt a woman splurge a little on herself?
For the woman whos used to shrewd shopping, the world of designer fashion can be a little intimidating. However, with the right advice and a good eye, its easy to know just what you should spend your hard earned cash on in order to get the most designer bang for your buck.
Think timeless
When shopping for a designer piece the most important piece of advice to remember is that you should go for something that wont date. However tempting it may be to splash out on the hottest up-to-the-minute must-haves, remember theyll soon be yesterdays news. An investment piece should be something classic that will never go out of style so that you can wear it time and time again. Its all about the cost per wear. If you buy something expensive but you wear it for ten years then its money well spent.
Accessories
A good quality designer handbag is just the kind of thing that will never date in fact it will only look better with age. Choose a piece that you really love, look after it properly and youll have a wonderful fashion investment piece. Dont be tempted by the flashiness of designer sunglasses. They may look cool but theyre so easily lost or broken the opposite of a good investment! Plus you can get a chic looking pair of shades in the shops for a fraction of the price.
LBD
A little black dress is the epitome of a fashion classic and will see you through season after season in style. The great thing about an LBD is its versatility. Smarten it up for the office with a jacket and court shoes, add heels and leggings for night on the tiles or add elegant jewellery and subtle accessories for a romantic meal. With a good LBD in your wardrobe, youll never be stuck for something to wear.
Signature pieces
Every designer is known for a certain look or key pieces. If you invest in one of these youll find you have a little piece of fashion history that will hold its value well should you ever wish to re-sell. Make sure that its something you really love that will mix well with the rest of your clothing collection and dont be swayed too much by the glamour of big names. If you never wear it its a waste of money, regardless of who designed it.
What not to buy
An occasional designer piece works wonders for a womans wardrobe and ego, but its important not to get addicted. The high street and online clothing stores have a huge choice and if you want to keep up with the latest trends its best to do it for less! Tops in particular are an inexpensive way to get a new look the same goes for leggings, tights and costume jewellery.
Shop wisely, think before you buy, and find the wardrobe that works for you and your budget!
