We Calculated the Cost Per Wear of These Shopbop Outfits — Here’s What’s Actually Worth It

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Luxury shopping can be tricky: some pieces earn their keep, others collect dust after two wears. That’s why I like to think in terms of cost per wear. A $200 coat you wear 100 times? That’s basically $2 per wear. A $75 neon crop top you wear once? That’s a $75 mistake.

So I combed through Shopbop’s fall arrivals and put together outfits that look chic and stretch your dollar. Here’s the real math on what’s actually worth it.

Look 1: The Everyday Luxe Uniform

• Pieces: Tailored trousers, crisp white button-down, loafers, leather tote.

• Cost per wear logic: These are the backbone of every wardrobe. Even if you’re rotating them weekly, they’ll cost cents on the dollar per wear.

Jamie Haller

The Weekend Shirt

$350.00

Citizens of Humanity

Ayla Baggy Pants

$498.00

Sam Edelman

Lea Platform Loafers

$160.00

What Goes Around Comes Around

Gucci Brown Coated Canvas Tote

$850.00

Look 2: The Statement Coat Moment

• Pieces: Long wool coat, denim, ankle boots, cozy knit.

• Cost per wear logic: Outerwear is seen daily in fall/winter, which makes investing in a gorgeous coat smart. It gets the most visibility and mileage.

Harris Wharf

Long Volcano Coat Pressed Wool

$1,050.00

Jenni Kayne

Cable Serena Crew Neck Pullover

$395.00

Joe's Jeans

The Bowie Jeans

$278.00

Sam Edelman

Saige Booties

$160.00

Look 3: The Night-Out Outfit

• Pieces: Little black dress, strappy heels, clutch, oversized blazer.

• Cost per wear logic: The blazer and clutch double as day-to-day staples, but the strappy heels? Those spike your cost per wear. Worth it if you’re a dinner-out girl, less so if you live in sneakers.

Splendid x Cella Jane Sweater Dress

$138.00

Schutz

Lana Croco Slingback Pumps

$148.00

Lioness

La Quinta Blazer

$71.00

Look 4: The Trend Experiment

Pieces: Animal print skirt, cropped knit, trendy earrings, block heels.

Cost per wear logic: Trend-driven items are risky. They give you a seasonal fashion hit, but the cost per wear is always higher. If you love the vibe, go for the accessories instead of the full outfit.

STAUD

Wally Ankle Boots

$395.00

Veronica Beard Matilda Sweater

Matilda Sweater

$578.00

Lioness

Hudson Maxi Skirt

$105.00

Look 5: The Luxe Essentials Remix

• Pieces: Dark denim, silk blouse, trench coat, classic flats.

• Cost per wear logic: Every piece here plays well with your existing closet. They can be styled countless ways, driving the cost per wear way down. These are the quiet MVPs of Shopbop.

Good American

Good Icon Straight Velvet Denim Jeans

$178.00

Vince Bias Silk Blouse

Bias Silk Blouse

$448.00

Pixie Market

Tan Oversized Crop Trench

$242.00

Tory Burch

Classic Loafers

$325.00

Fashion math doesn’t lie: the pieces you actually wear are the pieces that are worth the investment. Shopbop has plenty of splurge-y items, but when you calculate cost per wear, it’s the timeless staples and hard-working layers that prove themselves season after season.