https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:42:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/3#post-1685123 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 13:02:05 +0000 Summer 1685123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can honestly say that I don't crave high-end pieces.&nbsp; I know my budget limitations, so what's the point of lusting after something that I can't afford?<br />On the other hand,&nbsp; sometimes something beautiful will catch my eye in a magazine, often with a price tag that takes my breath away. With a wry smile on my face, I find myself wondering who on earth can afford/justify spending that much money on one item: not me, that's for sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/3#post-1685097 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 12:10:03 +0000 Bonnie 1685097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the 90's I had a wardrobe of expensive designer clothes and loved them. I lived in a big city and wore them to performances of the symphony, ballet, opera, etc. Now, I'm retired and live in a small city and attend day performances and dress casually. &nbsp;My big purchases have changed and my biggest lately is a chair, the Eames Lounge Chair and Footrest which I love.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/3#post-1685095 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 12:06:24 +0000 Karie 1685095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first high-end purchase was back when I was in my 20's and was a fabulous emerald green and white wool v-neck sweater. I don't remember where it came from but it cost a bundle.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't purchase high-end often - maybe once every few years - but my favorite high-end purchase would be my white BCBG blazer that I bought while at the Boston Meet-Up in April 2014. Fond Memories!</p> <p>My most recent high-end purchase was an emerald (my birthstone) and diamond ring.</p> <p>I don't really covet anything high-end at the moment. If I see something I really love, I'll save up for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/3#post-1685091 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 11:44:09 +0000 Cococat 1685091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Deborah on the Rick Owens leather jacket. I would love one in a light grey colour..yum. Maybe one day... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/3#post-1685031 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 03:46:05 +0000 Anonymous 1685031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have Sjogren's Syndrome and Lupus SLE and they've made a huge mess of my oral health, resulting in 20k out of pocket dental work the past four years, so big purchases have been slim, but ... a few years ago I got a (for me) really nice pearl bracelet. A golden south sea one that was just under a grand. I adore it and consider it an investment. Just like my mouth, lol.<br /> I mostly covet jewelry but I'd love a little Furla Jelly Bag, a Chanel bag, or as others have said, a Burberry trench!<br /> I love Pucci and Marni and Valentino, D&amp;G and Missonni but as a 14/16 am (I guess mercifully?!) sized out! :)<br /> But I like quirky stuff and can relate to edgy/quirky stuff being hard to come by!<br /> I also saw a pink/blue pair of rockstud flats I'd flip for! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684988 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 02:01:12 +0000 viva 1684988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My fantasy high end purchase would be from Erdem. I'd have to be ready to spend at least $2000 for a dress full price or $1000 for a top, and it would be unlike anything out there in the cheaper stores. His colors, patterns, and tailored cuts are unworldly beautiful and really make me swoon. They're in my dream wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684891 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 22:19:22 +0000 shedev 1684891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, I agree completely. It is somewhat of a niche market, so not a lot of copies. I found a somewhat reasonably priced set of the boots I posted above so I just pulled the trigger. Since I started my 5 piece, one or 2 are reasonably high end. The others are just over my basics threshold by a little. I'm spending about the same amount overall as I did before, but it has enabled me to spend a little more to get "the one" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684789 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 18:02:53 +0000 Jenn 1684789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That makes sense, alaskagirl. My husband teases me that I can walk into any housewares/home decor/furniture store and whatever I point to and say I like will inevitably be the most expensive item in the store. I think there are certain design details that only show up at higher price points.</p> <p>In terms of fashion, what attracts me to higher-end pieces is really more subtle design details, as well as luxe materials and rock-solid fabrication. When something's meticulously made/designed, you can just tell. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684782 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:54:12 +0000 Anonymous 1684782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>alaskagirl - I agree. &nbsp;There is edgy off-kilter stuff in a little section in H&amp;M, but it's such crap it's &nbsp;nothing you could build a wardrobe around. &nbsp;Mainstream labels/brands don't knock off the really high end alternative stuff - the market is just that much smaller for it, I guess. &nbsp;I do know this is one reason I am spending more on each piece of clothing I buy now - because a lower-priced version just isn't there.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684778 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:48:29 +0000 catgirl 1684778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A small epiphany: it's not so much that I covet high end items just because of the name brand and they are high end - it's that what I tend to like is hard to find inexpensively. I think it is a bit easier to find classic and boho items at all price points because they are popular and sell well. It's much harder to find an R13 or Rick Owens-type look for less, at least for me. What are your thoughts on this theory? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684755 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:41:07 +0000 Laurinda 1684755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This has been a really interesting question to ponder. I guess I am not into high-end fashion because -- even if price were no object -- I can't think of a thing. Unless, maybe if you consider it an 'accessory', I have coveted a 12-string Martin guitar since the mid-70s. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684737 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:02:07 +0000 old chic 1684737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I remember my high-end splurges so distinctly for the particular times in my life that they occurred. <ul> <li>When I was in college and grad school (late 60s and 70s), I made most of my clothes because I had no money and I had a bit of a reputation for wearing the most trendy and daring fashion. I bought good fabric and Vogue designer original patterns (that used to come with a label you could sew into the finished garment). But my mom, who had less money than I did at the time, used to keep me supplied with cool, if usually inexpensive, shoes. I selfishly begged and begged and got her to spend way too much for a pair of red leather, knee-high, lace-up boots with scrollwork that were the perfect thing with my maxi coats and the boho finery that was in style then.</li> <li>During the 70s, the only high-end stuff I had was all thrifted by my mom. There was a black cashmere turtleneck that I still have.</li> <li>In the 80s, when I entered the business world, I went full-on dress-for-success, initially making all my suits. But my first splurge was on a perfectly classic navy blue cashmere coat that I wore for years and then passed on to my younger sister-in-law, who also wore it for years.</li> <li>When I unexpectedly lost that first non-academic job and was feeling quite desperate about money, my hubby gave me my first strand of real pearls, which were very price-y at that time. I treasure them (and him, not in that order) so much still.</li> <li>A couple years into my business career, I got a profit-sharing check and stupidly spent it on a mink coat instead of saving it. I wore that coat literally to death, and still feel the need for an equivalent.</li> <li>On my first trip to London, in 1985, I bought a great Burberry Trench. I still have it, but I don't wear it anymore.</li> <li>In the late 80s, I bought a Baume &amp; Mercier Riviera watch, and have worn it every day since, even having it rebuilt once.</li> <li>In the 90s, I finally moved to designer -- particularly Gucci -- shoes, resurrected an original Coach Patricia bag (my name is Pat) and got my mom to gift me with a Gucci bag.</li> <li>By the 2000s, I finally got more practical, so most of my high-end swag came as gifts from hubby -- a Chanel evening bag, an LV multicolore, Dior and Ferragamo scarves, all of which I plan to keep forever.</li> <li>Last fall, while visiting Dublin, I encountered what seemed an extraordinary bag, so I just said, hey, I just retired and I need a splurge and I'm not going to pass it up and regret it later. That's the Givenchy here. It may be my last splurge, but I'm enjoying it.</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684595 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 11:22:45 +0000 Janet 1684595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, the Paul Green discussion reminds me of my other big leap in high-end footwear: the LD Tuttle sandals. I remember gulping as I hit the "buy" button on those shoes -- I never paid much for sandals before that. Sandals are one of those types of footwear that always seemed more "disposable" for some reason. But they are so distinctive, comfortable, and well-made that I have worn them a ton and gotten every penny's worth out of them. They still get compliments and questions every time I wear them. Have no idea what the CPW is, but whatever it is, it's a bargain in the long run. For better or for worse, those shoes increased my threshold for what I'm willing to spend on a great pair of sandals.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Freebirds have actually taken some of the stress off of these sandals. I know other people don't like to "split wears" but I'm happy to not rely too heavily on one favorite item, and I'm glad I'm taking some wear and tear off the Tuttles so they'll last longer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684592 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 11:16:31 +0000 Janet 1684592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine are totally comfortable, FWIW. I can't see a reason to sell mine. *clutches shoes to her chest* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684575 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 10:36:31 +0000 Style Fan 1684575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Paul Greens are on ebay!&nbsp; I am a bit suspicious too.&nbsp; I would like a pair of high end booties.&nbsp; Paul Greens maybe.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684484 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 02:18:17 +0000 Anonymous 1684484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to know why they are all over eBay . Are they secretly really uncomfortable ? I'm suspicious - even though I want /need exactly this shoe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684429 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 00:52:02 +0000 catgirl 1684429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Again, the Paul Greens are on Ebay -&nbsp;I just got a pair for $149! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684426 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 00:49:58 +0000 shedev 1684426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm seriously coveting these Rick Owens sock boots. The other kind are just too far out of my price range. This is pretty close to becoming an obsession for me.<br /> oops, forgot the picture.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684417 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 00:35:24 +0000 sylvie55 1684417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those Paul Green Cayanne booties make my mouth water. </p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684378 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 22:36:32 +0000 Jenn 1684378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sterling</b>, yes! I don't know if I'll buy anything during NAS, but I will have my eyes open for any items on my list for this fall's "less but better" strategy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684335 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 20:49:48 +0000 jill58 1684335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like <b>BrieN</b> I have been coveting the Paul Green 'Cayanne's. I can't really justify them given all the summer shoes/sandals I own but if ever I saw a pair on sale I might change my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684278 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 19:17:37 +0000 Style Fan 1684278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Suz the Burberry trench was made for me.&nbsp; It takes everything up a notch.&nbsp; <br />I also splurged on a silver cuff when I decided to retire.&nbsp; I wear it a lot in my WIW.&nbsp; I will take a picture and post.&nbsp; The artisan makes jewellery and engraves poetry on it.&nbsp; Some is her own and some is others.&nbsp; Including Leonard Cohen's "There is a crack in everything...."&nbsp; I really wanted that one but it was way over my price range. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684275 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 19:13:27 +0000 Anonymous 1684275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>AND that brings us to NAS</b>. &nbsp;I am so excited this year. &nbsp;By June 30th, I will have paid for <u>two</u>&nbsp;major house renovations!!! &nbsp;YAY.</p> <p>And I yearn to splurge on something for me. &nbsp;Something fun. &nbsp;Something that I would not normally buy. &nbsp;I am literally counting the days until the non-Nordstrom credit card holders can shop. &nbsp;I will be shopping via YLF as the credit card holders show their caches. &nbsp;I will be buying when Nordstroms finally allows me access. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684253 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 18:38:44 +0000 Vildy 1684253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Frances</b>, I'm awed at your friend's having made her own Burberry coat.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684242 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 18:14:21 +0000 Janet 1684242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Vildy, I think you're thinking of my Philip Lim vest! Yes, that counts too. Very funky and distinctive, but probably timeless in its "arty-ness." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684226 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:47:35 +0000 KikiG 1684226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a Burberry trench.&nbsp; I bought it in the 1980s, when I was in my 20s.&nbsp; I bought it in the January sales in London at the flagship store.&nbsp; The exchange rate was good, but it was still a big splurge at the time on my very small income and it made me feel fab, but I'm pretty sure no one every knew how wonderful my coat was supposed to be, lol.&nbsp; This was when they cost US $400, in the US.&nbsp; I still have it, and it still fits, but the length is mid-calf, and it feels frumpy now.&nbsp; But I still love it and it is like a pet.&nbsp; I have a couple of high end watches, a vintage Rolex, which, like all vintage Rolexes, only sort of keeps time (and in the safety deposit box) and a heavy, chunky stainless&nbsp;Breitling that was a&nbsp;gift, not a personal choice, but I wore it faithfully for years and years. &nbsp; And 99% of the time I wear my fitness tracker.&nbsp; I mainly wear it when I'm doing public speaking, because I can track my time at a glance while talking away&nbsp;with an analog watch, but not at all with a digital display.&nbsp; </p> <p>What I would like would&nbsp;be a current Burberry coat, and a really <i>nice</i> purse, maybe a second hand Channel.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684221 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:39:50 +0000 Frances 1684221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My highest end item is probably a Max Mara camel coat, part alpaca wool so it's warm but very light. I bought it at a severely reduced price when a nearby boutique closed down.</p> <p>As an aside, my friend owns a classic Burberry which she made entirely herself - making one from scratch (and thus familiarizing herself with the production process) was part of her induction when she joined the company as a young management trainee. Decades later, she still wears it and it looks as good as ever.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684213 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:23:50 +0000 Vildy 1684213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually have a Burberry trench and I love it though it's not one any of you would be likely to want.&nbsp; It's a man's trench and belonged to the very short father of an acquaintance and I picked it up at a yard sale she had for two dollars. I feel like the leading lady in a romantic spy movie in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684192 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:01:35 +0000 Beth 1684192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My most expensive items are also workhorse pieces that I absolutely love and feel great in every time I put them on:</p> <p>A navy Burberry Brit jacket with a pleated back peplum (I am such a sucker for a pleated peplum) that I found on a huge sale last winter. It's a very short jacket, but it works perfectly on my very short waist. It's navy, which is a staple color for me, and it's made beautifully with good structure.</p> <p>The Smythe jacket purchased during NAS two years ago. Good lord, I love this blazer. It's equestrian! It has elbow patches! It has a double-vented flippy back! The tailoring is impeccable and it fits like a dream. It goes with jeans and dressier pants. Even at the NAS price I gulped when I bought it but I've never regretted the purchase. Angie and I are jacket twins and I think a few other YLF members bought this too.</p> <p>My beloved Aquatalia boots. I first saw these on Kate Middleton when I was deep in the frustrating throes of searching for boots that would fit narrow calves. I figured if Aquatalia fit her slender legs, surely they would fit mine. So I bought a pair and have never looked back. They fit as if custom, are waterproof, and are super comfortable.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also have a long navy Mackage coat. It also has great tailoring, well considered details, and will go the extra mile.</p> <p>Like lots of you, my fantasy list includes a Burberry trench. I'd also love a Cartier tank watch! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-most-coveted-high-end/page/2#post-1684180 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:37:04 +0000 Vildy 1684180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, maybe I'm remembering it wrong and it's not a jacket. Maybe it's a coat?&nbsp; Anyway, I remember some link between your photography and what surfaces you sometimes like to photograph and that "jacket." </p>