“I used to buy good shoes; now I buy good bags. They make me feel more confident.”
–Marc Jacobs
The cost-per-wear concept has paid the greatest dividend for me in the bags I carry. I’m a busy girl, and prefer not to go through the hassle of changing my bag every day, so it’s imperative that I have one that plays nicely with all my clothes. Recently, I had to replace an old favorite—a B.Makowsky creation purchased at a steal of $90 at T.J. Maxx that had lasted me almost three years (carried every day, it had a cost-per-wear of a mere 8 cents)!!
I loved the B.Makowsky so much that I decided to look for another one, and scored again at T.J. Maxx–a red beauty for $140. I was a little nervous about it working with my entire wardrobe, but I’ve been carrying it for a couple of weeks now, and it meshes with everything quite nicely. Even if I only use it on weekdays for the next three years, the cost-per-wear will be under 18 cents. Not to mention that it adds serious polish to whatever I pair it with.
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I am a huge fan of the cost per wear concept!
If you are going to wear a pair of shoes or carry a handbag a couple of times a week and they will last you more than three years…you can certainly save money by paying up front for something of a better quality.
Cheers,
Laura
Thanks for reading, Laura! While quality and cost don’t ALWAYS go hand-in-hand, many times they do.