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Even though you are a fashion enthusiast, sometimes wearing designer clothes does not represent a viable option. For this reason, you are not ashamed to admit that, forced by the lack of a generous budget, you pay attention to sidewalk and sample sales, buy from personal shopping sites and thrift stores, visit discount department stores, opt for rental when having to attend formal events and important occasions. Furthermore, you learned over time to buy quality clothing staples, particularly basics that you can wear every single day, compare prices from various stores, not direct your attention towards current trends because they are too expensive and predictable meaning that when leaving the house, you should expect seeing at least three-four people wearing the same clothing article as you simply because it matches the latest fashion trends. Thus, you prefer to stay original and showcase an interesting individual style that captivates the eye within the first second.

Choose professional tailoring services

Clothing shopping would be a lot more fun if prices were more affordable, but you always make sure to observe these important rules to avoid breaking the bank when updating your wardrobe. Unfortunately, a clothing article bought from a thrift store, even though it exudes a vintage vide, does not compare with a high-end quality piece and it can ruin your entire outfit, despite putting time and effort into mixing and matching. However, do not worry because we have numerous tips and tricks that will help you create an expensive-looking wardrobe without actually investing great amounts on money in it.

Minor details like changing out the buttons, switching out the zippers, avoiding distressed pieces and not washing the clothes that often can make a huge difference. Have you ever thought about having that jacket or pair of jeans you love so much but do not fit well tailored? Wearing clothing articles that gently embrace your figure is very important; in fact, a couple stiches can make a skirt from a regular clothing store look far more expensive than a designer piece. If you see a cheap dress that does not fit you perfectly right off the rack, but you truly want it, then purchase it and take it to a professional tailor. Trust us, even if you invest a few more pennies for such a service, it will still be more affordable than buying a similar high-end piece from a pretentious store.

Attempt basic alterations at home

You probably never questioned or gave much importance to the quality of the buttons, but it matters tremendously. Plastic is the worst material that you could choose because it practically decreases the quality of any clothing article. Thus, you should direct your attention towards metal, bone and pearl. If you do not want to resort to professional services in order to avoid additional costs, you can attempt to change the buttons on your own. If you own a sewing machine or like to initiate DIY projects, even better because you can make as many alterations as you consider appropriate. If not, then you should consider purchasing a sewing machine and learning a few basic techniques so that you also replace cheap-looking zippers that might bring down the look of your incredibly stylish outfits. Since we are talking about materials, you cannot overlook the quality of the clothing article itself. You should now by now that linen, cotton and fake suede are much better choices than acrylic and rayon. When it comes to polyester, try the clothing piece on to see how it feels against your skin before investing in it.   

Factors that make clothes look cheap

Moving on from material to color, opting for black or white represents the safest decision. Even better, you should try to combine them for a streamlined effect, not to mention that it will make the mixing and matching process much faster and easier. Nevertheless, there is a common mistake that people make, which refers to wearing multiple shades of black at the same time. Faded black is not a visually appealing sight and guess what…it looks very distasteful and cheap. Other colors that give the impression of luxury include neutrals; more specifically, brown and grey. The main idea is to keep it as simple as possible meaning that you should stay away from complex patterns that hurt the eye, not mention about unnecessary embellishments. Instead, choose clothing pieces with clean lines because they instantly increase the quality of your outfits. You are the only one who knows the exact price that you paid for every clothing element making up your outfits and your favorite boutique brands with affordable items so if you know how to play your cards, it will stay this way. You know the aphorism “fake it until you make it”. Well, make it your fashion principle and you will never wear a cheap outfit in your life.

Elements that you must include in your wardrobe

The reality is that although you follow all the steps and rules mentioned above, your clothes are going to deteriorate in time. If you notice a stain on your favorite blouse, do not give up on it. The internet provides numerous methods or homemade remedies for eliminating red wine or grease stains that you can put into practice. If all your efforts prove to be useless, then you have to deal with the situation and start hunting another fabulous blouse. Under no circumstances, you should continue wearing the stained blouse thinking that you can just hide it because this plan will fail you when you least expect it and you will face embarrassment. Other issues might occur when wearing clothes; a button might pop up or the washing machine might cause fabric damage. Inspect the respective clothing piece attentively and determine if you can fix it or if you should just get rid of it.

Finally, yet importantly, we are going to disclose the elements that help you look expensive in any situation and that should not miss from your wardrobe. These items include the little black dress, a structured bag, a camel or grey coat, a turtleneck blouse, neck scarfs, tailored pieces and obviously, red lipstick.