The July Issue // Fashion Focus // Invest In Your Closet
Invest in Your Closet
The stock market is a scary place to invest these days, but we have a place for you to put your money that we promise will give you a great return- YOUR CLOSET! In the era of Target and Forever 21, it’s easy to end up with a wardrobe full of “throw away clothes”. You know what we’re talking about- the trendy pieces you couldn’t live without and then only wore once.
While we all LOVE a good bargain, you should spend a little more on key pieces of your wardrobe that are going to get a lot of wear. An easy way to figure out what you should spend on is to figure out the cost per wear. Cost per wear = cost of the item divided by how many times you are going to wear it. If you spend $150 on a winter coat and wear it 100 times, you’re spending $1.50 every time you wear it. Easy!
Here are the top 3 things you should spend a little more on:
1. Black Heels! You’ll wear them everywhere- from parties to interviews
2. A classic bag! Take it from Tyra: “I don’t like to spend a lot on clothes. My one big recent purchase was my Prada handbag. Even though it was pricey, I use it everyday and I know that I’ll have it forever!”
3. Designer Denim! Buy a pair of dark jeans that you can easily take from casual to dressy.
Break open that piggy bank and start investing to look your best!
--Robyn Baskin
What you piece of your wardrobe do you wear the most? Tell us in the comments section!
I like your tips Tyra no wonder why you are always looking so hot girlfriend.black heels are the best,suitable for practically any occasion and the dark denims are a MUST HAVE!
my dark blue jeans with pretty much any shirt and either flats or heels
Also just wanted to say take your TIME when you go shopping! Whenever I go shoppin with a friend I find that trendy piece cause when you shop with a friend your always being rushed! but when I want to find that quality p ... moreAlso just wanted to say take your TIME when you go shopping! Whenever I go shoppin with a friend I find that trendy piece cause when you shop with a friend your always being rushed! but when I want to find that quality piece, I shop alone! yes alone! because that gives you time to think, inspect, and look around different stores for PRICES, QUALITY and your STYLE for that piece that you'll have for a while AND if you want to follow a trend I would go on the cheaper side, but if you want clothes that you know you will wear until the end of eternity(jk) spend a couple more dollars! its worth it!
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I TOTALLY AGREE WITH THIS! GIRLS! SAVE up your money and spend it on QUALITY CLOTHING! It doesn't need to be designer clothing or the ridiculously expensive clothing, but clothing that has the quality that makes it look ... moreI TOTALLY AGREE WITH THIS! GIRLS! SAVE up your money and spend it on QUALITY CLOTHING! It doesn't need to be designer clothing or the ridiculously expensive clothing, but clothing that has the quality that makes it look expensive.. really expensive! For ex. got these jeans, usually I would only allow myself the most, $20-25 on jeans. Well these jeans that I bought.. AMAZING QUALITY AND STYLE! they were $50 and they looked like they were designers! and THEY WERE A-MA-ZING! those jeans that I bought from STITCHES or Forever21 didn't last quality and style wise. wasted $100 in jeans i threw out..
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I love these tips, because they are something I have lived by for a long time. I'm in love with my dark rinse Hermosa Skinnys from PacSun. They're insanely comfortable and go with just about anything in my closet. I also ... moreI love these tips, because they are something I have lived by for a long time. I'm in love with my dark rinse Hermosa Skinnys from PacSun. They're insanely comfortable and go with just about anything in my closet. I also have a pair of black leather, peep-toe booties that I wear here and there. Kids at school always look up to me when I wear them, so there my confidence really boosts!
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my slim jean black in colour.i can be official or casual with them depending on the top.my black heels also save my days a lot.thanks tyra.
THANKS FOR THE TIPS. I LOVE MY DARK BLUE JEANS BECAUSE U CAN DO SO MUCH W THEM. I PERFER TO DRESS THE UP W A NICE TOP AND A PAIR OF HEALS AND I NV LEAVE OUT MY HANDBAG.
I have so many black accessories, but I'm afraid it's made my wardrobe drab. I'd love to add some colour, any tips on how to start...?
My dark blue skinny jeans. They show of my slim and tall figure. I can pair them with sneakers, heals, a tshirt, or a cute party shirt. You can dress them up or down! I love them!!!
I do have that one pair of dark denim jeans and also a black pair that I find myself wearing just out to Walmart for groceries and out to a party on saturday night. You're absolutely right Tyra those jeans are a great in ... moreI do have that one pair of dark denim jeans and also a black pair that I find myself wearing just out to Walmart for groceries and out to a party on saturday night. You're absolutely right Tyra those jeans are a great investment!
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skinny fitting black pants.Not too tight, just nice. Oooo, my t-shirts from topman!
dis is smarrrrrrrrrrt :))) & I love my dark jeans wow wow. ok got it yup :)
Thanks for these fine tips. I feel like you are talkin' to me 'cause I said I wear too many jeans. Well. I spend not much on my wardrobe out of necessity right now but I do try to find good clothes, although I have to ... moreThanks for these fine tips. I feel like you are talkin' to me 'cause I said I wear too many jeans. Well. I spend not much on my wardrobe out of necessity right now but I do try to find good clothes, although I have to buy them on bargain of bargain. So I have bits and pieces of a look. Your suggestions are well taken as they are whole outfits and maybe I can take some things I have and fill in with just a few new things and look "damn fine".
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i think its important to have on ur closet any thing blake of of everything ,shoes ,skarf,bag,shirt,pant.
my black tights.. half jacket.. and my grendha jelly dark brown flats..
I use a lot of shoes and t-shirt and making the formula "Cost per wear" that gave us and leaving less than $ 0.3. Oh thanks, you're genius!!!
i always wear my skinny tight jeans! I love them :D
save and invest.. =) i love the heels. but im still workin how to wear it.. especially the 4 inches to 5 inches..
my black stilletos have 3 pairs of them.they go with every piece of my wardrope
What do I wear the most, well that would be jeans but that only because that's all I really have. My fav. is my baby doll embroiderd back, Love it!