Laughing to myself that I splurge on tees and so many people said they save on them!! I love fashion that we each get to prioritize differently. I’m so grateful I was included in this Maria and this was a good reminder to splurge on my outerwear!! It’s endorsed by most!
Haha but I loved your answer!! I can totally relate to how your shopping has evolved as your kids got older. Thank YOU so much for being part of this! x
Am I currently wearing a Target tee…and of course my stack! 😂 I loved this Maria and thank you SO much for including me. I adored reading about everyone’s categories- so fun and interesting to see different approaches!!
Agree with Emily - your stack is amazing and I love the significance behind each piece. You and Giulia are really inspiring to invest more in jewellery because I love the idea of passing them down one day. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! x
Thanks Emily! I love the stories jewelry tells- it really is such a wonderful thing to collect. I just hope I have granddaughters to pass it all down to!
This was so fun to read and contribute too. Thank you again for including me!! I love how everything varies for most of us and how we're all making it work for us. Also, I think Sana might be onto something with splurging on one item in each category.
Thank YOU for being part of this and sharing your thoughts! Your loafers are stunning and sound like they've been such a good investment! Agree with you about Sana's response - love the idea of splurging on one item per category. It makes so much sense. x
Interesting to see how everyone differs! For me I splurge on designer bags (though often secondhand) because they just feel more special, wool/cashmere coats, cashmere knitwear and real gold jewellery. Save on shoes and basic tees because they inevitably wear out, and jeans because I love my ARKET ones!
Thanks for reading, Anna!! Love your answer. I'm with you on splurging on bags and coats, and this year, I've started to spend a little extra on knitwear, too, and can totally see a difference. xx
This was such a fun read and thank you for including me! It’s great to see how everyone thinks about their high-low investments…truly shows that style and how we get to the end result is a sum of all the parts!
This was so fun to read! I’ll actually answer your question at the end because it’s fun :) I splurge on knitwear- they’re statement pieces, and I value high quality, I still buy some secondhand though - including one from Everlane just this week! I also splurge on swim, no one wants an ill fitting bathing suit. I save on pants, like Aja, and generally save on handbags buy buying secondhand! Xx
Maureen - I love this answer!! Thank you for sharing!! I'm totally with you on the knitwear. I never used to spend a lot on them in the past, but I found myself getting so frustrated with how they held up, so this was the first year I actually spent a little more money on them, and there's definitely a difference in quality. Splurging on swim is also very smart!! I've bought pieces from H&M in the past, which were so thin and un-usable! x
Love a great coat! It’s become my fave splurge and I’m biased about this brand b/c it’s the only clothing line we carry. Her values, menswear details, Joanne’s structure is spot on, her materials selection high end but accessibly priced, and timelessly stylish!
Laughing to myself that I splurge on tees and so many people said they save on them!! I love fashion that we each get to prioritize differently. I’m so grateful I was included in this Maria and this was a good reminder to splurge on my outerwear!! It’s endorsed by most!
Eeek I splurge on tees too! White tees specifically!
Haha but I loved your answer!! I can totally relate to how your shopping has evolved as your kids got older. Thank YOU so much for being part of this! x
Am I currently wearing a Target tee…and of course my stack! 😂 I loved this Maria and thank you SO much for including me. I adored reading about everyone’s categories- so fun and interesting to see different approaches!!
Agree with Emily - your stack is amazing and I love the significance behind each piece. You and Giulia are really inspiring to invest more in jewellery because I love the idea of passing them down one day. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! x
Your stack is AMAZE and love the explanation of the occasions behind each one!
Thanks Emily! I love the stories jewelry tells- it really is such a wonderful thing to collect. I just hope I have granddaughters to pass it all down to!
Treasure chest of safe advice!!! Lovely read to treat myself too after the longest work week ever in the whole universe haha.
Aw, thank you for reading, Emily! Means so much. Hope you get to relax this weekend after your crazy week! x
Oops I meant sage.. not safe haha! Darn auto correct!
Haha I thought "safe" worked in this context, too! lol
This was so fun to read and contribute too. Thank you again for including me!! I love how everything varies for most of us and how we're all making it work for us. Also, I think Sana might be onto something with splurging on one item in each category.
Thank YOU for being part of this and sharing your thoughts! Your loafers are stunning and sound like they've been such a good investment! Agree with you about Sana's response - love the idea of splurging on one item per category. It makes so much sense. x
This was so fun! What a honour to be featured by you, Maria - together with some of the most incredible names on Substack 🤍🤍🤍
Loved your answer! It inspires me to invest more in jewellery. Appreciate you being a part of this. x
Love!!! Such a great post concept and loved reading all the answers. Lots of consistency throughout!
Thanks for reading, Kaitlyn! I loved seeing all the similarities, too. x
Interesting to see how everyone differs! For me I splurge on designer bags (though often secondhand) because they just feel more special, wool/cashmere coats, cashmere knitwear and real gold jewellery. Save on shoes and basic tees because they inevitably wear out, and jeans because I love my ARKET ones!
Thanks for reading, Anna!! Love your answer. I'm with you on splurging on bags and coats, and this year, I've started to spend a little extra on knitwear, too, and can totally see a difference. xx
This was such a fun read and thank you for including me! It’s great to see how everyone thinks about their high-low investments…truly shows that style and how we get to the end result is a sum of all the parts!
Thanks for being a part of it, Angie! Appreciate having your thoughts from a stylist POV, and I'm totally with you on splurging on shoes and bags! xx
Loved this, Maria! Such an interesting read! xx
Thanks for reading, Anika!! x
We all know that those with the best style are often masters at hi/lo dressing! I love it! Thanks everyone for priorities and advice.
Thanks so much for reading, Robyn! I'm glad you enjoyed it! x
This was so fun to read! I’ll actually answer your question at the end because it’s fun :) I splurge on knitwear- they’re statement pieces, and I value high quality, I still buy some secondhand though - including one from Everlane just this week! I also splurge on swim, no one wants an ill fitting bathing suit. I save on pants, like Aja, and generally save on handbags buy buying secondhand! Xx
Maureen - I love this answer!! Thank you for sharing!! I'm totally with you on the knitwear. I never used to spend a lot on them in the past, but I found myself getting so frustrated with how they held up, so this was the first year I actually spent a little more money on them, and there's definitely a difference in quality. Splurging on swim is also very smart!! I've bought pieces from H&M in the past, which were so thin and un-usable! x
Love this!!
Thanks, Joyce! x
Love a great coat! It’s become my fave splurge and I’m biased about this brand b/c it’s the only clothing line we carry. Her values, menswear details, Joanne’s structure is spot on, her materials selection high end but accessibly priced, and timelessly stylish!
https://poetandthebench.com/collections/mute-by-jl
I'm with you on a coat being a great investment! Thanks for sharing! x
Splurge on cashmere socks and scarf will
Make ur life better.
La ligne pjs are pretty close to heaven
A cashmere scarf is on my splurge list for next winter! x
What a treat to see everyone’s responses! Thank you so much for including me Maria ❤️
Loved reading everyone's thoughts! Thanks for including me :)