Welcome to a fun collaboration with Jennifer of A Well Styled Life and Pam of over50feeling40. We desire for all of us… the fabulous women over 50 …to look and feel our best each and every day. After years of blogging for this audience, we have heard from so many of you about your discouragement and despondency when you look in the mirror every morning. But, we both know just how transformative style can be, and hope to encourage you right here each week. We want to see all of us empowered with strength, joy, and confidence
Jennifer and I have decided to spend a couple of weeks
discussing how we approach investment dressing.
For my purposes, I would define investment dressing as a few pieces of
clothing purchases which are high quality, great fit, and unique design. They are worth paying the price. Tim Gunn says your basic pieces should be
investments in “quality, taste and style.”
The pieces are NOT fast fashion, but endure time.
However, I remember a time in my life when a $50 purchase
was an investment! We all have our
different price points and budgets. So
an investment piece for you, may be way out of my league…and vice versa.
Since I went through my reinvention at age 50, I have
learned over the years the designers I like and how to find them on my
budget. I have an Eileen Fisher section
of my closet, however, each piece was found at a discount or special
price. The coat I am wearing today is EF
from Dillards. It was worth it to me to
invest in this coat…here are the reasons:
1.
It is lightweight and I will wear it all year.
2.
It looks great with pants, leggings, skirts or
dresses.
3.
It says chic, strong, intelligent, and depending
on the accessories, can say fun!
4.
The design of the jacket is very flattering. The back is designed with a deep pleat.
5.
I will have it as long as I want it, and, if I
desire to ever sell it, it will have value and return a nice price. I will wear it often which drives down the
cost per wear.
6.
When I wear it, my confidence is high. I do not even once have concern about my
outfit being appropriate for the event.
I navigate where I am with a completely confident smile.
I paid full price at an EF event, but received a discount on
another EF garment because I purchased the coat. I rarely purchase an investment garment
without savings happening somewhere. I
still work fulltime and attend many events, so coats like this one are
important to me. I must be confident when I go out to represent
the magazines or my own brand.
Now, the leggings are by Joan Vaas, a designer found at
Neiman Marcus. However, I bought these
at Marshalls for $18 several years ago and I wear them often! The quality, fit and design are perfect and
because of this pair, I have purchased a few more Joan Vaas pieces. There
really is a difference in the fit of many investment brands over lower price
point garments. Marshalls and TJ Maxx
are perfect places to find investment clothing for less.
I love the way I feel in special pieces and have made the
decision, for me, occasionally I will add a special piece. How about you? What is your favorite investment piece in
your wardrobe? Does it have a story you
can share? Please do…then go see what JENNIFER OF A WELL STYLED LIFE is saying today about investment dressing!
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