I want to invest, but don't want everyone to state, oh that style was last seasons Prada.

Is a savings account better?

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Depends on the shoes and how often you think you’ll wear them… If you're going to make a large investment in a pair of shoes make sure they’re PRACTICAL. i.e. don't buy bright green pumps, or open toe heels or something like that because I guarantee that you’ll not wear them for long (especially with the different seasons, they will not be very practical). If you do get a Designer pair of shoes, I'd get a pair of black pumps or boots or something that you would wear for a long time. Like a pair of manolo blahnik mary jane's or something like that.

However, I think that if you're going to spend the money on one Designer item, I'd state get a purse. Designer Purses last forever and instantly transform ANY outfit whether it be sweats, jeans, a dress, etc. You’ll look sophisticated and put together! Just make sure you don't get anything too trendy… and make sure you absolutely love it!!

P.S. You can find lots of cool shoes that aren't very high-priced that are still Designer too. I don't know what your price range is, but Anthropologie has some really awesome shoes, as does Bloomingdales, Nordstroms, etc. They won't completely break your bank account either. Good luck!!

P.P.S. Don't listen to the others… nice shoes and/or a nice Purses ARE an investment!! I have shoes that I spent a little more money on that I wear for YEARS. Which is really saving money in the grand scheme of things!

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something that gains interest is a superior investment than any accessory. That being stated I would by a handbag before a pair of shoes. You would carry the bag more than wear the shoes. I personally have a few Coach bags. The way you keep them from being out of season is to purchase the leather bags and not the logo bags. I have a legacy handbag that I purchased last fall and i always get compliments on it. Of course the leather ones are more expensive than the logo ones, I paid $800 for my massive leather bag, but they’re worth it in the long run.
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Of course a savings account..or superior yet..a certificate of deposit (gives you higher interest rate) is better than clothing/accessories. BUT, the purse would definitely be a superior investment over the shoes. Shoes get scuffed and worn with time. Size would limit the number of people who would purchase in your resale. A purse generally doesn't wear as much as shoes and anyone of any age and size can purchase and use a purse!
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Hmm. shoes are lovely but you might wear them a bit too much, unless you hardly do while a bag can be cleaned and taken care of a shoe is taken the wrong step might fall apart, I love both but a bag can always be new, old and fresh
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Investment?? my idea of an investment is something you can make money off of, sounds like you’ve a spending problem. neither a purse or a pair of shoes is. Savings account is better, one that you can’t touch.
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Shoes and handbags aren't really investments. They don't go up in value, especially if they're used. If you have that kind of extra money, it's superior to invest in a mutual fund or something.
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An investment is something that’ll make you money. Shoes or a purse will lose money…in droves.

Go with a savings account, a short-term CD, something relatively liquid. Learn what all that means, too.

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A superior investment would be a mutual fund or hedge fund. You might want to go to school and get a superior education!
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a savings account, because something might happen to the shoes or purse