Welcome to Investment Buys, where we round up the most timeless, versatile and luxury classic pieces that can act as a strong foundation for your perfect capsule wardrobe. Here you will find a thoughtful, carefully curated collection of some of the most iconic designer items that you can play around with interchangeably to give you the most out of the items in your closet. Ranging from life-long coats, to the comfiest yet stylish shoes, statement accessories and of-course the best bags to add to your collection. Keep scrolling through to find all the building blocks you’ve been looking to help build a capsule wardrobe that you absolutely love but will stand the test of time, no matter the weather or flavor of the season.
Bags
THE DESIGNER HANDBAGS WORTH THE INVESTMENT
There’s nothing like a hardy, durable, gorgeous *throw all your stuff in bag* to make you look like you’ve got your life together. Investing in a good, long-lasting, luxury handbag is the holy grail of any capsule wardrobe. But choosing which one isn’t the easiest thing to do. Some luxury handbags (if you choose the right one), only get better with age, but that doesn’t hold true for all - so it is key to educate yourself and understand which brands and styles will hold value in the future. And while it is important to understand which bags won't wither or fall apart as they get older, it is equally important to find a style that you absolutely love and in a color that you believe is versatile enough to go well with most things in your wardrobe.
Here’s our list of the most timeless luxury handbags that we believe are worth your money and will be for many years to come.
Coats
THE OUTWEAR PIECES TO WEAR FOREVER
If there’s one thing that can help you get through cold, dark and gloomy days it is a well-fitting, perfectly insulated coat. But choosing the right one isn’t so simple, because out of all the pieces in your wardrobes, the coat actually has the biggest role and responsibility. It has to accompany you through at least 6 months of the year, sometimes more and help you look chic, put together and effortlessly stylish at all times. But from a classic Burberry trench coat to a long double breasted Cashmere coat, the options are endless and it can be tricky to choose the right one. So before you get into deciding which one to invest in, it would be useful to think about your wardrobe, your routine and what fabrics you think would suit your needs the best. For instance, if you spend a large portion of your time outdoors / commuting to work then it might be worth investing in an all-weather trench coat that looks stylish but will also keep the wind, rain and snow at bay. If most of your days involve going from taxis to boardrooms and then straight out for dinner, then it would be wise to choose a long cashmere single breasted coat that can work well with everything from work clothes to dresses and party outfits.
Shoes
HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT PAIR
No outfit is complete without a pair of stylish shoes. But shoes are actually the trickiest ones to get right, because they have the most difficult job of not only looking good but also making sure you feel good. Because even if you have the most stunning pair of stilettos that look absolutely magical when you wear them, if they’re not comfortable they will just look pretty in your shoe closet and never see the light of day. Investing in a good pair of designer shoes will help you not only look so stylish and perfectly put-together but also help you dance the night away and get through long days at the office. But unfortunately shoes don’t get better over time, so when choosing a pair of luxury shoes to invest in there are only two things to consider; usability and style. So depending on whether you’re looking to invest in a pair of designer shoes to wear to the office or to nights out with your girls, here is a lovely collection of versatile, long-lasting luxury shoes ranging from classic Gucci loafers to Jimmy Choo Leather bootie heels that will keep you comfortable and fashionable in every season.
Accessories
HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT FINISHING TOUCHES?
Accessories are like a magic wand - in one touch they can elevate any look. Whether it’s just a simple pair of diamond earrings, a statement belt or even a stunning designer scarf, accessories are the easiest, laziest and best way to take your outfit from good to glamorous in a jiffy. Perfect for days when you have no time to style and mix and match interesting pieces together, a quick open of your accessories drawer and you’ll get the job done in less than 5 minutes. But choosing which accessories are worth your money (and time) takes a little bit of trial and error and figuring out which ones work best for your sense of style isn’t so easy. So we’ve done the work for you and put together a cohesive collection of accessories that every woman should have in her wardrobe. Keep scrolling to see which accessories are worth investing in now.