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Over the past few seasons, there has been a growing focus on sustainability and investing in better-quality pieces that will last longer. As pieces are worn over time, the cost per wear (CPW) goes down and ideally, an expensive piece will have a CPW that is actually lower than a trendy, fast-fashion piece. However, it is difficult to decipher which items are pricey because the quality is worth it and which are just getting a name-brand markup.