Splurge Worthy: 5 Pieces Worth the Investment Right Now

Some pieces are simply worth it. Not because they're expensive (though, they typically are), but because they keep earning their place in your closet long after the trend that brought them home has faded. Coco Goose put together our list of 5 items worth spending real money on this season. Consider this your permission slip to buy at least one of them...

What makes a piece "worth the splurge"? 

Cost per wear, for sure, though nobody wants to do that math while standing in a fitting room. One recent breakdown of investment dressing made the case plainly: the real measure of whether something is worth it isn't the price tag, it's what a garment actually costs you divided by how many times you'll reach for it over the years you own it. A $1,390 coat you wear every single week from October through March for the next decade is, by that math, cheaper than a $40 top you wear twice. Call it girl math if you want, but the spreadsheet actually checks out on this one. Fewer pieces, better ones, worn constantly. Feel free to round to the nearest dollar...or hundreds of dollars...to make this equation easier in the future. 

1. A solid piece of outerwear. May we suggest a wool coat?

A coat is the first thing people see on you and the last thing you should cheap out on. It's also the piece you'll photograph the most, layer over everything, and reach for on the mornings you don't have time to think about the rest of the outfit. The Ulla Johnson Sasha Wool Coat is the kind of piece that makes the case for itself the second you put it on. Oversized without swallowing you, a wrap silhouette that works over a sweater or a slip dress, and a wool weight that actually holds its shape after a full season of wear. This is the category where quality shows immediately. Cheap outerwear looks cheap from ten feet away. This doesn't. It's structure is undeniable and craftsmanship is second-to-none.

2. One suede bag that's worth more than 10 tops.

Quiet luxury is one of our go-to aesthetics. Not the loud logos or trend-specific details. A stunning suede bag in an iconic silhouette is what we are seeing right now and a piece that will stand the test of time. The Nili Lotan Jagger Suede Bag is proof. Suede is a strange material to love because it demands a little care, but that's also the appeal: it ages into something better every season instead of just wearing out. Sling it over jeans and a t-shirt and the whole outfit reads considered instead of thrown together. Pair with a blazer and billowing trouser and your outfit reads elevated and seriously cool. 

3. A blazer you could own for life. Really.

Iconic, a little nostalgic, and the actual workhorse of your closet, no matter what the runway decides tailoring should look like this season. The Veronica Beard Miller Dickey Jacket is a fit that withstands trends and works with everything you already own. Most structured jackets pick a moment and stay there. This one doesn't. Wear it over a cashmere crew for the office or belted over a slip dress for dinner, and it holds up either way.

4. A well-fit trouser. Preferably a wide, billowing leg. 

Because once you find the pair that actually fits, you'll wonder why you settled for so long. The TWP Hudson St Pant in Bone has a cut so well considered it doesn't chase a trend cycle, which means it won't age out the way a lot of trouser trends quietly do. A well fit pant is one of those pieces that makes getting dressed easier on the days you don't have the energy to think about it, and that alone is worth paying for.

5. Statement jewelry. Layer it. Live in it.

Genuinely worth it, and here's why: one great piece does the talking so you don't have to. The IN2 Design Diamond Heart Necklace works layered with everything else in your jewelry box or completely on its own, which is the real test of whether a piece earns its price. Costume jewelry gets replaced every couple of years. Fine jewelry like this gets passed down.

Do You Have to Pick Just One?

Not at all, and in an era when everyone online is telling you to de-influence yourself out of buying anything, we're happy to be the counterpoint. Some of you will read this list and want all five by next week. If you're building an investment wardrobe piece by piece, start with whichever one solves a real gap in your closet right now. If you're the type who commits once a great edit crosses your desk, there's nothing wrong with checking off the whole list in one trip. Both approaches land you in the same place: a closet full of pieces that actually earn their keep.