Ok, So What is worth spending money on?

[whiteswan]

When it comes to clothes (rather than beauty stuff) what do you think is worth spending money on?

I am quite partial to a bit of premium denim, mainly because on a cost per wear basis they seem to more than make their moneys worth as I live in jeans and they do make me feel like I am spoiling myself. Other than that, which sort of items of clothing would you spend more on and which would you spend less?

Any thoughts??

Good cashmere eg Brora is so much better than cheap cashmere. Premium denim does nothing for me and I am quite happy with Gap jeans!

Good shoes - they look good forever and feel comfortable even if you wear them from 6 am to 10 pm.
Good cashmere - looks better longer (ie no pilling). Styles are usually more flattering than the basic ones from mainstream shops.
Good coats - often the only piece of clothing others see on you. Has to fit right and have a nice feel, and wear well too.

Jeans
Coat
1 good evening gown
Blazer

Bras, but then I'm a G cup so there's no such thing as a cheap bra.

A good winter coat can last me for years so I don't mind spending a bit on those.

I had some Seven jeans but they didn't fit me or look as nice as my Gap ones.

Shoes and underwear, especially bras.

Jeans
Bras

I always sepnd on:

Coat
Underwear
Boots
Suits
Handbags

I rarely sepnd a lot on

swimming costumes/bikinis
Summer tops/dresses
gym wear

Things that could go to either extreme:

Jeans
Shoes

i always reckon good accessories can really make or break an outfit so spend on

shoes, boots, bags, sunglasses,

and also jeans

Ooh glad lots of people agree on jeans, but underwear really? Mine always goes grey in the wash after a few weeks (apart from black obv.) so feels like a waste to spend too much.

Is Brora really as good as it sounds or are there other good cashmere shops?

Don't know about Brora; most of my cashmere is from Joseph.

cosmetics. i know people often claim cheap stuff is great but i don't believe a word of it.

Coats
Bags
Perfume
Foundation/concealer

Coats
Bags
Boots

Otherwise, I don't find spending more necessarily means you get better. I don't agree on jeans, either. My New Look skinnies have lasted better than my Seven jeans!

Oh def underwear....finding Bravissimo after years of wearing badly fitting bras was a revelation. Proper fitting and matching undies transform your shape under your clothes and make you feel like you've made the effort even on the school run

Agree that the best bet is to spend money on accessories. Expensive handbags, shoes, scarves, jewels. Together they lend even the most simple and inexpensive outfit style and panache.

Handbag
Watch
Shoes
Haircut

In the summer you can get away with cheaper things.

In winter, for me the most important things are:

• good boots (if you look after them, they last for ages)
• a good coat
• dresses in nice natural fabrics like wool and silk

If you choose well, I think you can get away with cheap t-shirts and jeans.

Bras (with matching bottoms of course)
Footwear
Jeans

in that order.

Coats
Boots
My Anglomania dress and Red Label skirt were worth every penny!
M&S Autograph merino or cashmere mix tights
Lancome mascara
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm

Footwear.
Bras.
Coats - especially waterproofs!