The Style Skinny

Staple item shopping has taken the back seat to steals and deals that have left our fashion futures in jeopardy. At times I find myself tempted to scream from the rooftops that it is okay and necessary to invest in quality pieces! Affordable price tags have seduced us to overspend on inexpensive items that have nearing expiration dates. Popularly priced fashion finds add up faster than Tiger can text. Check your bank account, I bet you will find  that the money you spent in H&M over the past year is equivalent to a pair of everlasting Louboutins plus an eternal YSL bag. Before style stocks begin to drop I decided to feature a wise investor in this week's Out & About. 

 

As I was about to get my shop on at Intermix in Phipps Plaza,  I noticed a fashion fundamentalist, Rahmir, who was wearing key investment pieces that would be a perfect example for The Style Skinny. I decided to cash in on Rahmir's core clothing choices. The boots and belt formed the outfit's fierce foundation which she then built upon. Her timeless Ralph Lauren Riding Boots will not need to get off their haute high horse anytime soon as they will never be out of the race. Quality boots will never be a glamour gamble as long as you stick to a classic style in a black or neutral shade. 

Another way to bank on picking the correct items to invest in is to pay attention to your dressing habits. The pieces you gravitate towards the most often should be those you buy into. Rahmir shared with me that she always wears a belt even with jeans making her hefty priced Hermes Constance Belt worth the expense. To figure out why this investment makes sense apply the cost per wear formula. This can guide you in deciding whether or not you should make a pricey purchase. What is cost per wear? It is a fashionable formula that breaks down the worth of an item. For instance, a $100 top worn 10x costs $10.00 per wear. Staple item investments make more sense when you do the material math as their shelf-life is long and style timeless.

Rahmir's fur vest is detached from a wool blazer which brings me to another type of investment. The Elizabeth and James Wool Blazer , available at Intermix, has a rabbit fur vest attached giving you the two-in-one bonus item. Before I get PETA punished let me explain that I am not promoting fur, I am spotlighting smart style ideas. This blazer is $795 but should be seen as a $400 blazer and a $400 fur vest.  

 

Thank you Rahmir for sharing your fashion investments! The Style Skinny will feature a new outfit weekly in the Style Seeker-Out & About Atlanta. If you would like to share your signature style and live in the Atlanta area please send photos to info@revampstyling.com.