After covering shoes and bags, what is left? Clothing of course. And this might be the handiest investment pieces list for the upcoming Black Friday and then Christmas Sales season. Clothing is more trendy, more a statement of its time than anything else. And still, there is a way to go for pieces you‘ll wear over and over again. And there‘s a way to detect the pieces that will overcome trends and remain fashionable. So this is the ultimate prep to set this list up. The ultimate clothing investment pieces.
What makes a style of clothing a staple. Usually you‘d think white T-Shirts, button-downs, or maybe a tailored pair of black pants. And although all of this might be true, there are pieces that become personal staples beyond the obvious choice. These special pieces are something different for all of us. They are pieces that have proven themselves. Pieces that have stood the test of time. They go with our style, they go with the rest of our wardrobes. And they make us feel our best.
So how do we purposefully look for these clothing investment pieces? By scanning not only of wardrobes and reassuring us in our style. But also, by checking the trends of the past season and detect what has somehow been trendy before. A comeback is a good indicator for a piece that will make staple. And so is scanning for trends and pieces that make great everyday pieces. So that means: easy to wear and style.
Clothing highlights of 2024 and for 2025
Classic: clothing investment pieces
A knitted polo can take you from a casual look with jeans to an office look styled with suit pants in minutes. It is also a cute addition to leggings when paired with a puffer jacket or blazer. So, it truly is versatile and can become a beloved staple beyond the 2024 trend. For a classic style, pair the knit with Maison Margiela pinstripes pants. Then, add classic brown Chelsea boots from The Row, and a bowling bag from Cos.
COS
>100€
Lauren Ralph Lauren
>200€
Tôteme
>600€
Style with
Elegant: clothing investment pieces
This season really experimented with shapes. We saw dropped waists, mesh that accentuates the figure, and small waists with big sleeves. To invest in a piece that accentuates your figure will always be a smart idea. Tops or shirt like these are a perfect choice for any elegant occasion and you won’t really have to think about styling. They go equally well with skirts and pants and really bring out jewelry. Style your top with black straight suit pants from Loro Piana, Oscar de la Renta earrings, and a Bottega Veneta clutch. Add your favorite black heels.
St.Agni
>250€
Rick Owens
>400€
Alexander McQueen
>900€
Style with
Casual: clothing investment pieces
Workwear has had its fashion occurrences here and there. This means it was never too trendy and it was never out of style. A perfect investment piece! Over the past seasons we’ve seen work wear and dad jackets in a true golfer style. It’s a perfect casual style because you can layer it and wear it throughout many seasons. Style the jacket with a simple shirts from Agolde, Khaite pants, and Ugg Slippers.
Massimo Dutti
>200€
Polo Ralph Lauren
>500€
Loewe
>2.300€
Style with
Playful: clothing investment pieces
Jorts – jeans shorts – have developed a life on their own. Long gone are the days where they had be made out of denim. They’ve evolved into something chic, worn with boots in an avant-garde style. They dominated last and this years street style and after become a winter piece as well, I don’t see them going anywhere anytime soon. Make them pop by styling them with a simple turtleneck from Victoria Beckham, Riding boots from Gucci, and hoops from Valentino.
Arket
>100€
Acne
>400€
Coperni
>1000€
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