Is Daily Drills Worth It?
This past week on TikTok, I posted a 7 day series on wearing Daily Drills everyday this week just to see if I could do it with the items that I had in my closet. Here are my two cents on if Daily Drills is worth it based on this challenge…
In short, yes I think this brand is worth it – with some caveats! Daily Drills is a pricier lounge & lifestyle clothing brand started about 4 years ago by Mary Ralph Bradley & Kennedy Crichlow. I feel like this brand is worth it if you buy pieces that can have multipurpose use in your closet and if your personal style fits the brand. What do I mean by this?
Each item can range from $65 to upwards of $150. Thus, every piece you buy is an investment, so invest well. I personally think this brand is worth every penny, but I feel like I have invested in staple pieces that can be worn on more than one occasion. For example, in my TikTok series from this past week, I featured their Striped Cotton Long Sleeve twice – once as a throw over to go to work with their white trucker tee & white jeans, and another as a light casual pullover paired with my denim shorts. In one week, I was able to style one product in two different ways as work attire and casual wear.
To get the most out of this brand, I choose not to purchase on every drop that they have, but instead purchase pieces that I know can be worn in multiple seasons and on multiple occasions. Another example of this would be their classic Oversized Crewneck. This was the first item I ever purchased from Daily Drills, and probably my most worn! I adore my crewneck because it gives such an effortless look where I don’t feel frumpy or lazy. I wear this crewneck to the gym, to the airport, to work, as a pool coverup, and in every season!
Another caveat I have about purchasing Daily Drills is: it's worth it to purchase the colors you will actually wear. For example, most of my closet is filled with browns and blues; so if I were to purchase a bright red crewneck, it probably wouldn’t get worn and would probably not be worth it. I feel like 90% of the reason I feel like Daily Drills is worth the purchase is because of the colors I chose. Again… it’s all an investment, so invest well!
Here are my unsolicited tips for purchasing from Daily Drills –
Start with a crewneck in a color you will wear often! If you feel like you will wear light pink, then girl buy light pink! But, I would say start with a crew neck because you will never go wrong here, and you can wear it year round.
Don’t feel like you need to purchase on every drop they have! I feel like if you are wise with when you buy the pieces, then it wouldn’t feel like a waste of money because you are intentionally thinking through your purchase.
Don’t feel like you have to buy a set! Similar to the point above, just be intentional with when and how you spend your money. FOr example, I have multiple pieces that are a part of sets, but because I work full time in the office, I did not feel like the matching shorts would be a worthwhile investment to make because they would not have the same amount of wear as the top would.
Look into second hand! 50% of my Daily Drills items I own have been bought second hand, and I don’t regret it one bit!! I feel like this is a more cost-effective way to purchase Daily Drills. Look into Poshmark or Facebook Marketplace groups to see if anyone is selling something you’re interested in. I’m all for a good deal!
Steward your money intentionally & don’t compare! Going back to my main point in all of this, be wise with how you steward your money. Pause before purchasing. Ultimately, our money is the Lord’s, and it should be stewarded wisely. I’m not saying don’t shop nice brands, but I am saying be wise with when and how you intentionally spend. Like I said, it’s an investment! With that, don’t compare yourself or your closet to others. Comparison is the thief of joy!
I hope this was helpful! If you would like a list of items I have invested in, here are All Things Daily Drills! Also, check out my TikTok for how I styled my pieces this week.
XO,
Em
