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Where to Shop for Wardrobe Investment Pieces That Are Actually Worth It

written by MORGAN FLAHERTY

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hill house dress on blue background"
hill house dress on blue background
Source: @hillhouse
Source: @hillhouse

Despite my love of clothes, I try and keep my wardrobe fairly curated. Sure, I’ll make an impulse purchase at Target or Old Navy every now and then (who doesn’t?), but when it comes to pieces I plan to wear again and again, I would prefer to spend a little more on a few wardrobe investment pieces to ensure that I get years of use out of something.

So, when it comes to staple pieces in my closet, there are a handful of brands and stores that I really trust. These aren’t places where I will buy an entire wardrobe each season, but instead, they are the stores where I will buy one or two pieces with the intention of wearing them season after season. Keep scrolling for seven places to shop for wardrobe investment pieces that are actually worth the price.

Anthropologie

Best for: Boho-inspired clothing and accessories 

Anthropologie is a one-stop shop for everything boho. The site features a highly curated selection of clothing, accessories, beauty, homewares, and more—they’re really selling a lifestyle versus just select products. For clothing, you can’t go wrong with the brand’s selection of colorful dresses and vintage-inspired pieces. Anthropologie also sells some staple items from well-trusted brands, like AGOLDE’s selection of denim jeans and shorts. 

green printed midi dress
Anthropologie
Tiered Shirt Dress
5 colors available
sizes XXS - XL
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flower cardigan
Anthropologie
Floral Knit Cardigan
5 colors available
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black checkered romper
Anthropologie
Hutch Bandeau Romper
3 patterns available
sizes XXS - XL
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floral midi dress
Anthropologie
Tiered Ruffle Dress
sizes XXS - XL
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black slit midi dress
Anthropologie | Grey State
Chiara Midi Dress
2 colors available
sizes XS - XL
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white shorts
Anthropologie | AGOLDE
Parker Long Shorts
2 colors available
sizes 23 - 34
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J.Crew

Best for: Workwear and staple pieces

J.Crew has gone through a lot of evolutions in my lifetime, but even through all those changes, it has remained a constantly reliable spot to buy great workwear and staple pieces. J.Crew is the spot I go to when I want to buy workwear that is a little more dressed up but still feels like me.

orange smocked midi dress
J.Crew
Linen Smocked Midi Dress
3 colors available
sizes XXS - 3X
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beige linen pants
J.Crew
Wide-Leg Seaside Pants
6 colors available
sizes XXS - 3X
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navy cotton blazer
J.Crew
Odette Sweater Jacket
4 colors available
sizes XXS - 3X
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sky blue midi dress
J.Crew
Gwyneth Slip Skirt
5 colors available
sizes XXS - 3X
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black slacks
J.Crew
The Essential Pant
5 colors available
sizes 00 - 24
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white puff sleeve top
J.Crew
Puff-Sleeve Smocked Top
3 colors available
sizes XXS - 3X
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DÔEN

Best for: Vintage-inspired dresses you can wear season after season

DÔEN is a brand with a cult following for a reason. The line of clothing is vintage-inspired, with pieces that fit perfectly with the cottagecore trend. If I want a dress that feels ultra-feminine and can be worn both around the house and for date night, this is my first choice.

pink smocked top
DÔEN
The June Top
7 colors/patterns available
sizes XXS - XXL
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blue floral dress
DÔEN
Stanza Dress
sizes XXS - XXL
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patterned smocked dress
DÔEN
Rhoda Dress
2 colors/patterns available
sizes XXS - XXL
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black high-waisted shorts
DÔEN
Larue Short
2 colors available
sizes 0 - 12
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patterned maxi skirt
DÔEN
Amalfi Skirt
2 patterns available
sizes XS - XL
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checkered smocked maxi dress
DÔEN
Nevita Dress
3 colors/patterns available
sizes XXS - XXL
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Everlane

Best for: Basics and essentials made with transparent pricing 

Everlane is perhaps best known for its price transparency. The brand lets buyers know the cost of the product upfront, so they can know exactly what the markup is. Aside from that very cool business model, though, the brand has some great staple pieces that lend themselves well to someone looking for a minimalist wardrobe. Everlane clothing is never going to go out of style, so you can rest assured any piece you buy will be worn year after year.

striped oversize sihrt
Everlane
The Boxy Oxford Button-Up
9 colors/patterns available
sizes XXS - XL
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tan shorts
Everlane
The Way-High Canvas Short
4 colors available
sizes 00 - 16
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green midi dress
Everlane
The Riviera Dress
3 colors available
sizes XXS - XL
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sage jumpsuit
Everlane
The Linen Jumpsuit
4 colors available
sizes 00 - 16
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blue jeans
Everlane
The Curvy '90s Cheeky Jean
4 washes available
sizes 23 - 33
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high-waisted blue jean shorts
Everlane
The Denim Utility Short
2 colors available
sizes XXS - XL
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The GREAT

Best for: Investment loungewear and vintage-inspired pieces

The GREAT is a luxury line with tons of vintage-inspired pieces, including dresses, skirts, tops, and even swimwear. However, it’s perhaps best known for its incredibly comfy loungewear. The sweatshirts, sweatpants, and basics are all pricey, but they’re made with premium materials that make them wardrobe investment pieces that you’ll wear for years. Unlike a lot of other loungewear, I’ve found that The GREAT’s only gets comfier with time.

patterned smock top
The GREAT
The Porch Top
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embroidered tee
The GREAT
The Boxy Crew
4 colors available
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white tee
The GREAT
The V-Neck Tee
9 colors available
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reservable jacket
The GREAT
The Reversible Quilted Bomber
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patterned jumpsuit
The GREAT
The Dakota Dress
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mama sweatshirt
The GREAT
The Mom Embroidered Sweatshirt
7 colors available
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Hill House Home

Best for: Dressy-casual apparel that’s secretly super comfortable 

If you’ve ever heard of the Nap Dress, then you may know of Hill House Home, the brand that created it. Hill House Home has grown tremendously in recent years, expanding to include a variety of different dress styles, along with tops and bottoms. However, what really sets it apart is its wearability. These ultra-cozy dresses can be worn both day and night, and no one will know they’re as comfy as pajamas. Immediately postpartum, I practically lived in the Ellie Nap Dress, and while I got compliments on getting “dressed up,” the secret was that it was actually one of the comfiest things I owned.

green floral dress
Hill House Home
Seraphina Dress
2 patterns available
sizes XXS - XXL
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floral midi dress
Hill House Home
The Matilda Dress
6 patterns available
sizes XXS - XXL
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floral top
Hill House Home
The Alexa Top
2 patterns available
sizes XS - XXL
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floral maxi skirt
Hill House Home
Florence Nap Skirt
4 patterns available
sizes XS - XXL
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purple gingham dress
Hill House Home
Ellie Nap Dress
15+ colors and patterns available
sizes XXS - XXL
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blue checkered dress
Hill House Home
The Sabrina Dress
5 patterns available
sizes XXS - XXL
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Madewell

Best for: Denim and timeless staples 

J.Crew’s sister brand, Madewell is known for its timeless staples and incredibly well-made denim products. Madewell offers a variety of different styles of jeans and denim shorts in a wide assortment of sizes. As someone who is curvy and short, I am ultra-picky when it comes to jeans. So believe me when I say that Madewell has got it figured out with the perfect denim—their high-rise petite styles fit me like a glove, and I wear them year after year.

denim pants
Madewell
The Perfect Vintage Straight Jean
sizes 23 - 33
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white oversized shirt
Madewell
The Linen-Blend Oversized Shirt
4 colors available
sizes XXS - XL
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jean jacket
Madewell
The Oversized Trucker Jean Jacket
XXS - XXL
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jean shorts
Madewell
The Perfect Jean Short
sizes 23 - 33
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black jumpsuit
Madewell
Pull-On Jumpsuit
sizes XXS - XL
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patterned maxi skirt
Madewell
Tiered Maxi Skirt
sizes XXS - XXL
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