I get tickled at so-called "investment" pieces. My DH, who is an economist, argues the point that an item is not an investment if it doesn't make you money. That includes your house. I'm sure there are realtors who would not want me to say this, but it's the truth. An investment is something that turns a profit. If it doesn't, it's not an investment. It's that simple.
If you want to say it's more economical to spend more money on a garment that you will wear a lot and keep for a decade, that's fine. I totally get the cost per wear argument. But that still doesn't make it an investment unless that particular garment helps you make more money.
I'm so thankful I work in a more down-to-earth profession where I'm not around people who think you have to wear such expensive clothing! I could never bring myself to spend that much, even if I had the disposable income to do that. I'd want to make better use of my money, ya know?
