Let me start by saying that I’m an advocate for investing more in your elevated, everyday basics than your fancy special occasion things. You get to wear them all the time! They become the things that really form your style, much more so than what you dress up in to wear to some wedding.
I’m talking about cool flats that are so comfortable that you never wonder if you should wear them. The sweater you’ll reach for every single time you’re not sure what to wear. A chic tote that fits the everyday things you schlep around with, and makes your outfit rather than breaking it. Versatility and wearability are what makes pieces so worth investing in—if that’s what you’re into, I’m sharing excellent more affordable options as well as designer styles, so go ahead and take your pick of these hard-working, versatile staples that really are doing the most.