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My 10 best investment buys, as a self-proclaimed clothes hoarder

My 10 best investment buys, as a self-proclaimed clothes hoarder

I've bought a lot of stuff over the years. Here are the expensive things that were actually worth it.

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Emily Polner | NYC Maximalist
May 27, 2025
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I loveee a good deal as much as the next person. But after years of buying pieces that ended up in my donation pile after only a few wears, I’ve learned that the cost-per-wear of a piece matters *even more* than its original cost.

Sinking a lot of money into one or two pieces of clothing or accessories can be intimidating, though, I hear ya. That’s why…

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