A stylist shares 5 pieces you should invest in — and 4 you're probably better off buying for cheap

Tech Insider : Style, Business
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As a stylist, I think some clothing items are worth truly investing in, like handbags and sweaters. However, some pieces you can get away with paying low prices for.

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Stylists share 8 items you should get rid of from your wardrobe right now

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A woman wearing a pair of knee-length jean shorts.
According to stylists, jean shorts won't be as popular this spring.

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JCPenney's brand CEO says she wears its fashions from 'head to toe' and hands out gift cards to surprised shoppers

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Models wear JCPenney outfits at a fashion show in Paris, Texas.
JCPenney brand CEO Michelle Wlazlo says she's focused on high style at low prices.

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Costco's latest surprise drop: Off-White hoodies at a fraction of their luxury price

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Model wearing Off-White hoodie
Off-White is a luxury fashion brand founded by Virgil Abloh.

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I used to save nice things for special occasions. Now I wear them to the grocery store.

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Woman at grocery store
The author decided to start wearing her favorite clothes everywhere.

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Successful women say exercise is a core part of their routines. Their essentials include Alo Yoga clothes and an Oura Ring dupe.

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Cropped shot of a woman holding dumbbells, yoga mat and sports water bottle in her hands.

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As a single mom, I can't afford to buy everything my son wants anymore. It has been an emotional turning point.

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Ashley Archambault and her son standing in front of a christmas tree
The author (right) is struggling to afford her son's wants.

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I'm a personal stylist. Here are 7 things I'd absolutely buy at Gap right now — and 3 styles I'd skip.

Tech Insider : Business, Style, Travel
Composite of author Grace Van Cleave taking selfie in Gap dressing room wearing denim jacket and jeans, white shirt and jeans, and white shirt and barrel pants
I found some fantastic staples for fall while shopping at Gap, especially when it comes to pants.

Grace Van Cleave

Fast fashion is made with alarmingly high amounts of toxic chemicals, say authorities. 5 substances can affect your immune system.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
A girl unwraps a black Shein skirt
Shein and other fast-fashion companies have come under scrutiny for chemicals in their clothing.

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8 red flags your clothes won't last long, according to style experts

Tech Insider : Style
A close-up of a man wearing a blue and white varsity jacket and an Apple watch inspecting the tag on a pair of pants. The frame doesn't include the man's face.
Style experts told BI about clothing red flags.

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