The cheapest affordable option for investment pieces

Working in fashion, it’s second nature to editors to find (and share) affordable investment options whenever we come across them. Often, retailers including Banana Republic, COS, Gap, and J.Crew are editors’ favorites for these types of timeless items. For example, associate fashion editor Nikki Chwat pointed out how a pair of $98 J.Crew pants are very similar to Lacet’s Kyoto pants. She’s talked about how Nordstrom’s $50 kitten-heel sandals also mimic Hailey Bieber’s Totem sandals.

How, I have written about this also tony bianco gatsby vagabond Remind me of The Row’s soft loafers. There are other widely loved options, too, like the Madewell Greta Flat row ballet flatsAnd Gap’s 100% cotton oversized sweater as a budget-friendly alternative to the Ophelia sweater.