Or, Whatever terminology gets thrown around these days. Looking expensive on a budget, looking luxury on a budget, looking rich on a budget. You’ll find videos all over Youtube regarding this topic. Let’s say elegant. The idea of looking like you totally have everything under control. Looking polished and put together, doesn’t have to break the bank. Somehow, there’s still a misconception these days that if someone is decked out in designer brands, they are rich. That’s simply not always the case. I’d argue that in many ways, being too gaudy with designer things can actually have the reverse impression on other people. Constantly being covered in brand names really can show others that these are things you put on a pedestal. In reality, many wealthy or otherwise elegant or polished women rarely feel the need to overly flaunt designer items, because they simply aren’t unattainable or something necessarily worth showing off.
With all that, here’s some ways you can look elegant on a budget:
- Make sure your clothing is wrinkle & pet hair free
No matter how expensive or quality your clothing is, if it isn’t cared for properly, it can still give off a disheveled appearance. Steaming/Ironing your clothing before hanging it can ensure anything is ready to wear and appears more polished. If you’re a pet owner, it’s also wise to keep a small lint roller in your bag or car for any finishing touches.
- Avoid excessive accessories & multiple name brand items
Covering yourself from head to toe in varies name brands can often-ironically-cheapen your entire look. It often looks too busy or overdone and can draw attention away from your actual beauty. Of course, a designer bag, necklace, or watch here and there are certainly alright. But not every single item on your body must be a staple designer item. Regardless of if your clothing or accessories are name brand or not, what matters more is the quality of that item and-once again- how it’s cared for.
On that note…
- Care for your clothing/handbags/shoes etc.
I equate having beat up designer/quality items to a person that drives a high-end car…that’s filthy. Does anyone really care or notice that they’re driving a $200,000 car when it’s covered in mud and pollen? Not really. They just think “What a shame that nice car is so filthy.” So why would you treat your clothing, handbags, or shoes any differently? Cut stray strands off clothing, gently clean handbags with a microfiber cloth and avoid setting them on the ground in public, take well-loved shoes to get repairs. You get the idea.
- Make sure your clothing is tailored & fitted for you
This one is so important. Forget clothing trends, and focus what looks good on you. If a trend suites you, that’s great, but it shouldn’t be the focus of how you choose clothing. Poor fitting clothing can make you feel less confident, less comfortable, and overall less sophisticated. We aren’t talking about tailoring all your clothing to look like it fits you like a skin tight body suit. But rather, working with your natural body type and what complements and/or enhances your features. As vice president of the itty bitty titty committee, my wardrobe is full of blouses and dresses that have ruffles, pleats, or bunching around the bust. I’m not fooling anyone that I’m more endowed in that area than I really am, but rather than hide it-and the rest of my body-with over sized T-shirts or tight booby crushing crop tops, I opt for a more feminine and subtle emphasis.
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