I Tried on 23 Luxurious Designer Pieces IRL—I’d Put Down Money for These 7

With fall fashion in full force at all my favorite shopping
destinations, it seems that my shopping
list is looming larger than ever. There is an
endless amount of items I want to own right now, but if we’re
being honest here, I’m really only down to spend my money on a
select few investment pieces that I can be sure will long
outlive
the current season. To know for sure whether an item is worth
my hard-earned cash, I prefer to see it in person, feel it with my
own two hands, and try it on to make sure it fits with my
style.

To do so, I made a recent trip to The
RealReal‘s Los Angeles outpost, where I tried on the most
luxurious designer bags, shoes, coats, and accessories that the
store had to offer. The goal? To find a few timeless investment
pieces that would fulfill my shopping itch and also hold their
value. Of the plethora of pieces I tested out IRL, I reasoned with
myself that there were only seven I’d invest my money in today.
Curious to know which were the best designer investment pieces that
made my edit? From a classic Chanel crossbody to the Manolo Blahnik
heels Carrie
Bradshaw would be all over, scroll down to discover and shop
each item along with similar styles.

With
its classic chain strap and gold hardware, this Chanel bag
immediately struck me as a must-have. It’s exactly the type of bag
I’d want to elevate any outfit, day or night.

Timeless
details like the quilted pattern and minimal logo ensure that this
is a forever piece.

Leather
separates are trending hard for fall, so I had to try on this
luxurious trench coat from Burberry. From the buttery-soft leather
to the chic belted silhouette, I fell madly in love with this
topper.

These
slides check off a lot of boxes in terms of current shoe
trends. They have kitten heels, come in a neutral beige tone, and
are finished with a very of-the-moment animal embossing.

In
my humble opinion, Carrie Bradshaw would be all over these
Manolos.

Sunglasses
trends may come and go, but tortoiseshell will always look chic and
elevated. I’d invest in these oval-shaped shades ASAP if I were
you.

It’s
all about the Gucci logo here.

Of
all the designer handbags I tried on at The RealReal store, Saint
Laurent’s Envelope Bag is one I’d invest in. With a structured
shape and glossy embossed finish, this bag looks ultra luxe.

The
shape is large enough to fit all the essentials, making it the
perfect everyday bag.

Chain
belts are such a fun way to elevate even the simplest of outfits,
and this vintage Chanel one nails the look.

One
more shot because this belt is just too good.

Pearl
jewelry is a trend that feels as timeless as it does current. These
may be a splurge-worthy option, but the colorful gemstones make
them feel so special.