We would all love a wardrobe bursting with chic and expensive items. In reality, most of us can’t afford this. However, that doesn’t mean we should be deprived of looking and feeling glamorous. There are many style tricks and techniques you can use to spruce up your wardrobe without having to bankrupt yourself. Follow these tips, and you can get achieve an expensive look for less.
- Invest in a small number luxury items
You may not be able to afford an entire designer wardrobe, but you can perhaps manage a few quality items that you can wear with many different ensembles. You’ll get great use out of a good quality and versatile overcoat or handbag, and these wardrobe essentials will instantly lift all of your outfits. Even a pair of fab sunnies can make a huge difference. The Karen Walker eyewear collection includes many on-trend sunglasses, so take a look. Even if you can’t afford these items right now, set aside a little bit each week, and you’ll be hitting the shops in no time. Just remember to think quality rather than quantity. One good handbag is more practical and better looking than several cheap ones.
- Keep your clothes and shoes in good condition
Make sure you look after all your items of clothing and footwear, whether they are expensive or not. Items that aren’t cared for will just look tired and shabby on. Whereas even your inexpensive vest tops or t-shirts will look very smart if they are maintained in good condition. Looking after you clothes means washing, drying and ironing them properly. Well pressed clothes make a huge difference. You should also deal with stains or other flaws immediately and not let them become worse or permanent. Shoes should be regularly buffed and shined.
- Make sure your clothes fit you well
Your overall look will improve significantly if your clothes fit your body properly. Clothing that is too big or too small looks odd and can cause damage to these articles. Whereas when clothes fit you properly you’ll achieve a seamless and chic silhouette. If you are not good with a sewing machine, get your clothing professionally tailored. This will cost you far less than buying a new item of clothing that does fit your properly.
- Customise
Clothes can take on a whole new expensive look with a little customisation. For example, add some embellishment to the collar of a dress or shirt for an affordable way to achieve a very trendy look. Not only will these alterations make you look like a million dollars, but they’ll also be one of a kind!
- Keep your outfits simple
Simple is elegant so don’t overdo the colours, patterns and layering of clothing. A pair of good fitting jeans, a loose shirt and chelsea boots is a chic look that suits everyone.
- Hold yourself with confidence
It’s true. If you feel confident, you look confident. So throw those shoulders back and feel fabulous in your new expensive look (for less!)
