The Best Affordable Places to Buy Statement Pieces
Aug 07, 2019
According to me, the ideal wardrobe should be made up of 75% basic pieces and 25% statement pieces.
So, what exactly are basic and statement pieces?
Basic pieces are exactly what they sound like. Basic. In the most fashionable way possible.
For example, a basic piece could be a classic white tee, your favorite skinny jeans; your reliable black ankle boots that you hall out autumn after autumn. These items are basic in the sense that they may not have a lot going on, but they are critical to pulling together the perfect outfit.
On the other hand, statement pieces are exactly what they sound like. They make a statement. They may be a brighter pattern, shinier pattern or just more detailed then the rest of your closest. Unlike basic pieces, you can’t wear one certain statement piece with any outfit, but you do want to include at least one statement piece to each look you create whenever possible.
A statement piece could be a sequenced tank that looks perfect with your black high-waist jeans for a night out, or it could be those bright orange pumps that put the perfect amount of edge into any outfit. Statement pieces are important because they are what we use to truly express our personal style through what we wear.
When it comes to pricing, it’s common to find that statement pieces are more expensive because there is more detail, material, etc. in regards to the makeup of the piece.
But, as I preach in much of my content, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg in order to get an amazing look.
Here are some of my favorite places to hunt out amazing statement pieces to perfect my look and express my personal style.
It’s no secret that I am obsessed with Poshmark. Even if you aren’t into selling your clothes through this app, it is the perfect place to search for exactly what you are looking for and get it at a decent price. In fact, Poshmark has a great feature where you can actually make an offer to a seller for the item you are after.
When you have no idea what exactly the statement piece is that you are looking for, Uptown Cheapskate is an excellent place to look. There are a wide variety of gently-used brands at these shops at very affordable prices!
Very similar to Uptown Cheapskate, Style Encore offers many different name-brand options for heavily discounted prices. Personally, I like to shop Style Encore when I am in the market for new office-wear. It’s a great place to find dress pants! I like to describe it as the adult version of Plato’s Closet.
Hear me out on this. Goodwill is a goldmine. It goes without saying that prices at Goodwill are extremely cheap and if you are willing to dig, you will surely be rewarded for your efforts. If you aren’t able to find the perfect statement piece as is on the Goodwill racks, there are loads of items that only need a little bit of TLC to be your perfect, and truly one-of-a-kind statement pieces. If you are even the slightest bit crafty, I recommend checking out YouTube for a treasure chest of brilliant clothing “upcycling” ideas.
For my Grand Rapids natives, check out Urban Exchange. I love this place. So many unique and amazing pieces. Also, every year they hold their Epic Sale and as long as you have your game-face on, it is the event of events for thrifters. I score every time I go. Which is annually.
So whether of not you choose to check out these places I recommend, remember the following when shopping for statement pieces:
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Statement pieces do not have to be expensive, you just have to be willing to do a little digging.
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Basics are still king when it comes to clothes. Basic does not mean boring. Some of my favorite items in my wardrobe are indeed basics.
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If you’re willing to put in the effort, alterations can be made to make an amazing piece even more unique and “you”.
Statement pieces are an excellent way to express your personal style and above all else, reflect you.
Cheers to new shopping adventures!
