024. Q+A: 'Investment Piece vs. More Affordable Version: How Do I Decide?'

Making the Right Decisions When Building a Balanced High/Low Wardrobe.

Today, I am super excited to delve into another frequently asked subscriber question: ‘How to decide when a piece is worth investing in, versus picking up a more affordable version of a similar piece?’.

I will be discussing why investment buys are beneficial in more ways than one, how to decide which areas of your wardrobe to compromise on, and how to get to perfect balance of high and low pieces. I also share personal anecdotes, insights into my personal spending, and some of my worst shopping mistakes. I had to google ‘Is it illegal to…?’ before deciding whether or not to share one of them.

Don’t hesitate to leave your questions in the comment section so I can address them in future Q+A editions of Every Body Gets Dressed!

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In Favor of Investing

To begin with, let’s examine why, when your budget allows it, you should consider buying the more expensive option.

The first reason is a psychological effect called the