Sometimes, I wish I dressed like this:

And then I remember that each of her outfits costs roughly the size of my annual salary. Hey, don't get me wrong, it's easy enough to re-create one of these looks for a couple hundred bucks from head to toe, and that is a testament to the wonderful adaptability of fashion...but I digress. Sometimes, you just want a special piece. A pair of slacks that you know you'll save forever, a handbag worth its weight in gold, or a pair of next level shoes. I GET IT. I've recently discovered The Outnet and am consistently pleased / overwhelmed by their selection of delicious designer duds for impossibly cheap.

the outnet by allisonboc featuring cargo pants

Theory red top theoutnet.com

Tart striped t shirt theoutnet.com

Elizabeth and James jacket theoutnet.com

Isabel Marant high waisted pants theoutnet.com

Current/Elliott cargo pants theoutnet.com

Alexander Wang black sandals theoutnet.com

Dara Ettinger druzy earrings theoutnet.com

This is, very literally, just scratching the surface, and is, in my opinion, a good example of some pieces one might consider were they wanting to invest in some last-a-lifetime classics. I encourage you all to check out The Outnet and report back!

all images of Taylor Tomasi Hill via Pinterest.