When you work with a group of chic women and share an employee discount, sartorial temptation is a given. Whether you categorize that temptation as an occupational hazard or a job-related perk, well...maybe it's a little bit of both. But we like to do our homework on cost-per-wear and make sure that, even when influenced by our coworkers, we're still shopping mindfully. Ahead, seven of us share the picks we think have the highest ROI.
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“I’ve been obsessed with the James Blazer since it came out. It has that rare ability to make me feel effortlessly polished—cool, chic, and instantly put-together—the moment I put it on. I wear it constantly: with shorts in the summer or layered over jeans, a knit, and a great flat in the winter. It’s one of those pieces that somehow always works.”
“I am a huge DÔEN girl—their silk dresses reliably earn compliments at every wedding, and their comfortable smocked cotton sundresses are all I want to wear come summer. On last count, I had nine of their dresses in my closet, but when I saw this one, I knew it had to be the tenth. The pink floral print, sweetheart neckline, and cap sleeves made it a go-to for spring events like bridal showers and Mother’s Day brunch. And with its breathable cotton voile, I can already picture myself throwing it on for dinner this summer in Nantucket, styled with a fisherman sandal and a summer sweater draped over my shoulders.”
“How many striped marinières can one own?! At first, I wasn’t thinking about getting the Marney T since I own striped tees in all the colors from all the brands you can think of. But I decided to try the GWYN one as well, and it has become my everyday staple—I now have both the black and ivory and the red and ivory. Weekends I wear it with denim, evening dinners I wear it with my Juliet lace skirt, at the office I wear it under my Jude Blazer. I even manage to pull it off with sweatpants when I run errands or just chill at home.”
“Full disclosure, I own this bag in two colorways and two sizes—and I regret nothing. It's become my most-reached-for piece whether I'm traveling, headed to the office, or running errands. The canvas holds up to everything, and it’s fun to switch between colors by season. It’s the rare bag that genuinely goes with everything.”
“I bought a pair of cream SLVRLAKE shorts fully expecting I’d have to return them—as is often the case with shorts—but to my surprise, they were true to size and fit perfectly. The cream color feels especially fresh for spring, and the best part is how comfortable they are. I can lounge in them with a T-shirt or dress them up with a simple thong heel. And they work just as well with sneakers, flats, or sandals thanks to the easy length and flattering fit.”
“These ballet flats have been my go-to all spring, and I know they’ll be a staple all summer, too. They’re simple, but so chic—I love the gathering at the throat. They’re also incredibly versatile—easy to dress up or down—and super lightweight and easy to pack, so they’re the perfect travel shoe.”
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“I’m always buying white sweaters, but they’re rarely both sexy and comfortable—especially when you have sensitive skin and anything wool is a no. I borrowed the GWYN Boyfriend V-Neck for a Milan travel story (I’d been eyeing the red version GP wears all over my feed, but ivory felt more me), and I’ve never gotten more compliments on a piece. The low V, the relaxed fit, the way it skims rather than clings—it’s just perfection. I’ve been wearing it with white trousers and camel loafers for a full column moment, and I’ll keep it in rotation through spring. NYC weather always has a little chill.”