At Marie Claire, while we are passionate about trends and fashion, we have always been advocates of investing in items that you'll want to wear forever, whatever your budget. And we practice what we preach. These are and items that our editors wear again and again, making them the ultimate cost-per-wear buys.
Editor-in-Chief Andrea Thompson says: "When I’m looking for a handbag I spend a bit of time researching online before I go in store to buy it - usually at Harrods or Selfridges. I’ve had my Saint Laurent classic Loulou black padded bag for 3 years now and it can be worn so many ways and is so versatile. There isn’t a week that goes by that I don’t wear it for work, at weekends or out for events.
I started off saving it for best but figured it's better when you have an item that you love to just make the most of it. When you invest in something that is well made, it's genuinely built to last and durable enough to wear all the time and still look good as new. Considering the cost per wear its definitely been one of my best investments.
" Natalie Hughes, Fashion Editor, says: "For me, the pieces I tend to wear again and again are those that a little bit special or interesting or statement-making. That’s why I saved up for these Prada ballet slippers, which I have worn so much already - with vintage slip dresses and baggy jeans and everything in between. You may think a pair of satin ballet slippers isn’t the most practical choice, not least because of the changea.
