I'm a Gen Z Fashion Editor—These Are the 7 Timeless Pieces I'm Investing In Now (2024)

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There comes a time in every woman's life when the endless pile of clothes bought in high school and college no longer fits in with the rest of your wardrobe. For too many years, I've been a victim of ill-fated, short-lived trends that exploded in popularity when I was 16 or 17, only to buy a few of-the-moment pieces and never wear them again. No shame, though. It happens to the best of us.

Now that I've moved into my post-graduate life filled with electricity bills, taxes, and office happy hours, I've realized the importance of building a wardrobe that's meant to last. While I'm the first person to hop on a trendy style or ultra-cool garment, buying investment pieces just as I'm entering adulthood is one of the smarter moves I've made so far. Not only are they made of quality materials made to last, but they're also timeless. I won't need to swap them out every season, and I'll be saving money in the long run. As a fashion-obsessed editor who loves to spend her paycheck on cute clothing more than anything, these purchases were at the top of my list when I began upgrading my wardrobe after college.

Scroll through to see all the Gen Z–friendly pieces I've added to my closet that are sure to last me a lifetime.

A Neutral Puffer Jacket

Super World

The Super Puff

Ever since the Super World puffer jackets exploded on TikTok last winter, I knew I needed a solid jacket to add to my repertoire. I'm a puffer-jacket purist, and after searching far and wide for the best one, the Super World puffer tops my list. Although I haven't snagged this one quiteyet, a cozy puffer jacket was one of the first pieces I bought after moving to New York City for my first job.

Shop more puffer jackets:

The North Face

1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket

Alo

Aspen Love Puffer Jacket in Ivory

Canada Goose

Cypress Hooded Quilted Recycled Shell Down Jacket

A Chic Watch

VANNA

Linea Watch

Growing up, I always valued a good watch. My mother always wore a watch from my grandmother, who also had it passed down from her mother. Although it isn't mine just yet, I've been obsessed with watches from an early age. They're the one accessory that truly goes with everything, no matter the occasion. Besides, carrying a chic, sophisticated timepiece always makes me feel incredibly cool at the office.

Shop more watches:

Gucci

G-Timeless 29mm Gold PVD-Plated Watch