15 Investment Pieces to Satisfy Your Inner Minimalist—And They’re All on Sale
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More than ever, we’re looking for sustainability and longevity in the clothes we buy, and the turn of a new season is always a good time to start fresh when it comes to making decisions about how we dress, even when the world still doesn’t feel normal. You may be searching for not only the perfect pair of sweatpants, but also investing in quality, pared-back pieces you can wear not only repeatedly within a season, but more importantly, for years to come. It’s time to donate or recycle the fast fashion items you’ve kept hostage in the back of your drawers and replace them with timeless wardrobe staples you will happily wear a decade down the line.
Investing doesn’t have to cost your entire paycheck either—you can find plenty of high-end basics for a fraction of the price at this time of year thanks to seasonal promotions and end-of-summer clothing sales. Think: superfine knits you can layer up in come rain or shine, or chunky knit sweaters in neutral color palettes and classic silhouettes you can return to again and again. Let a crisp cotton poplin blouse from Co take the space your tired button-ups once occupied, and replace those once trendy printed dresses you no longer wear with a classic solid shirtdress. Meanwhile, a gorgeous, sturdy leather skirt will take you into the next decade and beyond, and a roster of perfectly tailored trousers can keep you looking impeccably chic for years to come, and might even be the comfort-chic piece you’ve been searching for as we continue to work from home. For those of us with a more minimalist inclination, the opportunity to shop luxe staples at the turn of the new season is simply perfect timing.
For an easy start on pared-back style, shop 15 incredibly chic, timeless silhouettes to take you into fall and beyond.
