Save, Steal Or Splurge – A Cropped Bouclé Jacket

Although it’s easy to make a habit of shopping based on ‘what’s in’, this isn’t always a good idea. Buying according to trends can incur debts pretty quickly and just because a piece is fashion forward doesn’t mean it will suit all body shapes. Investment pieces in contrast, actually stand the test of time. Each week we aim to introduce a new piece for your wardrobe and provide three options from where to buy, catering for all budgets. Save - €39.99 at New Look This cream and blue striped jacket is fresh, cool and a perfect spring summer piece. Pair it with jeans for both day and night, faded boyfriend jeans with flats for day and dark denim with heels for night. To get an edgier look, wear this over a printed dress, mixing patterns is where it's at this season. Steal - €70 at River Island Pink was the colour of autumn winter 2013 and it doesn't appear to be going anywhere for spring summer either. This cropped pink jacket will dress up any boring old outfit and is all you need to accessorise a simple LBD (little black dress, of course). Yes, we've decided we pretty much need this. Splurge - €320 L.K. Bennett at Arnotts Now, we don't have €300 to splurge every week, but if we did this LK Bennett piece would definitely get a look in. The ribbed orange effect adds a colour pop and the detail is second to none. Again, embellished, printed and bright cropped jackets are fantastic for adding the finishing touch to an otherwise plain outfit.