Big buys: designer pieces that are worth the cash

We don’t know if it’s the recession, but something’s been persuading us to save up for those big investment buys for some time.

Aside from saving up for important stuff like this year’s holiday and next year’s big move, y’know, saving up for those pieces you’ve been lusting after for ages – and are really quite necessary – is actually rather satisfying.

And, just like when you scraped together your pocket money to buy Barbies and Spice Girl shoes as a child, putting aside money for pieces you’ll love – and wear – forever is totally worth it, because at the very least, a beautifully constructed bag or a sumptuous silk shirt are timeless items that remain practical for life as well as pretty.

So, with that in mind, we’ve picked our favourite big money buys that we think are worth the cash this season. Behold, breathe and begin to save…

Equipment navy signature silk blouse, £209, available at my-wardrobe.com. BUY NOW!

Missoni knit dress with skirt, £1,060, available at Browns. BUY NOW!

Givenchy envelope clutch, £734, available at farfetch.com. BUY NOW!

Cacharel silk dress, £545, available at farfetch.com. BUY NOW!

Nicholas Kirkwood suede and lace sandals, £585, available at mytheresa.com. BUY NOW!

Balenciaga suit skirt, £329, available at farfetch.com. BUY NOW!

Jaeger perforated leather shorts, £699, available at Jaeger. BUY NOW!

Alexander Wang Dakota lace-up booties, £599, available at mytheresa.com. BUY NOW!

Carven contrast dress, £510, available at Matches. BUY NOW!

Forte Forte satin tuxedo jacket, £388, available at Matches. BUY NOW!

Anton Heunis multi chain necklace, £230, available at my-wardrobe.com. BUY NOW!

Maxmara clean leather tote, £520, available at Matches. BUY NOW!