Elegance is not necessarily synonymous with a high price tag. After all, looking cheap can be incredibly expensive! With a few high-quality anchor pieces, you can look totally elevated without breaking the bank.
Knowing how to identify timeless pieces, however, is an art that’s tricky to master. When I was first starting out, I would spend hundreds of dollars on statement dresses that were impossible to repeatedly wear or style for different occasions. Today, I’ve adopted a different approach that has saved me a lot of time and money: priming my wardrobe with elegant essentials. Here are the five versatile, low-cost pieces every woman should invest in to look effortlessly chic.
The Silk Scarf
Donned by Hollywood starlets in the 1950s, the silk scarf is a piece that has forever stayed in fashion. From headscarves to neckties, this elegant accessory is an example of an investment piece that can be styled in various ways. In recent years, the silk scarf has mostly been used as a handbag accessory, hair tie, or even a chic halter top à la summer in Saint-Tropez. Pick scarves with colors you often wear and that suit your complexion.
