I Am A Budget Shopper, But These Are the 6 Things I Always Splurge On

Despite working in the fashion industry, spending a lot of money
on clothes is not something I prioritize as much as some may say
that I should. If you read any of my stories on how
much I love Zara, it’s no secret that the affordable
fast-fashion shopping life is for me and I embrace it fully.
However, despite being the budget shopper that I am, there are
definitely certain items I am always willing to
splurge on and I’m going to share those items with you
today.

If you’re like me and would rather buy a million affordable
things than one really nice thing, wrapping your head around
spending a bit more than you’re comfortable with on one piece can
seem daunting, but that’s why they’re called investment
pieces—you’re investing your money and a little bit of your heart
too…in a good way. All of the pieces in my closet that I saved up
for and really thought about are the ones I cherish the most, wear
the most, and never get rid of when it comes time for a closet
clean-out.

From blazers to leather, ahead, read up on the 6 fashion
splurges that are always worth it to me and hopefully after hearing
me out, they will be worth it to you too.

I, like most people, am extra picky with my jeans. What I’ve
noticed over the years is that no matter how many affordable pairs
of jeans I throw into my overflowing denim drawer, it’s the ones
that were truly an investment for me that I keep coming back to.
And it makes sense—everything from the fit to the construction to
the denim itself is nicer and looks nicer and fits nicer. So for
me, spending a little more on denim has proven to always be worth
it and below are a few pairs I love having in my drawer at all
times.

Leather is one of those things that when done badly, can look
really bad. Whether I am in the market for real or faux leather,
skimping on quality for the price is something I never do in this
category. Saving up to buy a really nice leather piece is wise,
especially considering if you take care of said piece, you’ll have
it for years.

Anyone who knows me knows I love jewelry, particularly fine
jewelry. It took a few years, but once I got my fine jewelry
collection going, starting with delicate stacking rings and a few
really nice gold necklaces, figuring out how to budget for more and
more pieces became a priority in my wardrobe and now, those pieces
are ones that I value and cherish more than anything else. My
suggestion when buying fine jewelry is to start with pieces
you can envision yourself wearing every day. This way, you’ll feel
like you really are getting the most bang for your buck.

Another thing I can’t stop spending money on no matter how many
I acquire is blazers. For too many reasons to even get into here,
spending money on this clothing item is of the utmost importance to
me. Great tailoring on a blazer can make any outfit look ten times
chicer and as someone who wears a blazer 2-3 times a week, spending
a little more on them than normal is a no-brainer.

Wearing a good boot is something that will never go unnoticed.
When it comes to ankle boots, it’s all about the attention to
detail including everything from the material to the toe to the
heel shape, and splurging on a pair every now and again will have
you feeling like a million bucks every time you wear them.

Lastly, something I always spend a little more money than usual
on is cashmere sweaters. Living in New York, the quality of my
winter wardrobe has become extremely important. Instead of buying a
million $50 sweaters that look cute but don’t actually keep me
warm, I would much rather splurge on a quality cashmere knit that
will provide the warmth I need when the winter starts to really
test me.