These days, high fashion doesn't need to come with a high price. There are more bargain brands and stores than ever before, and with a little savvy and a lot of style, you can use these 5 ideas to look great on a budget!
Ever notice how some cheap clothes are easily identifiable because of an unpleasant printed fabric, or a lot of extra details like multiple zippers and chains and buttons thrown onto one piece? Keep it simple, if you want your cheap clothes to look like class. A solid-color, matte-finish fabric, with fewer embellishments, is your best bet when shopping for bargain buys. And if you're shopping for denim, make sure to try on first (a good rule always), as some cheaper jeans don't stretch well around the body.
On the other hand, you may choose to go the exact opposite route and buy only hyper-trendy, flashy pieces from discount retailers! This can be a fun way to add the season's styles and hot colors to your closet without breaking the bank, since you know they won't stay in style forever - for example, harem pants, which were big in the early 2000s and have come back around again. Do check for deal-breakers like tricky zippers, stains, or too-short hemlines first, though, or you won't be able to wear it even once. Accessories like statement necklaces, scarves in the current colorways, and inexpensive tights can be great, fun ways to inject a little trendiness into your style on the cheap.
Try to always pair your cheaper items with high-quality staples, such as nice trousers with an inexpensive top, or costume jewelry with a simply chic black dress. When people can tell one part of your outfit is well-made, they tend to assume the rest is, as well. Plus, you'll feel more confident in what you're wearing, and confidence can be the key to pulling off a daring look!
https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-wearing-black-jacket-blue-distressed-jeans-and-brown-boots-sitting-on-gray-concrete-barrier-217860/ - free stock image :)
Find all the cool clothes stores that have daily low prices, like Avenue, and then combine with coupons or promo codes to get the absolute best deals. You'll be able to stock up without going over your budget – just be sure to check the return policy in case anything looks less lovely off the rack and on the body. Also head over to Mamma to find all kinds of deals and discounts!
Finally, if you find something you just love and the price is too good to walk away, try taking it to the tailor for a few minor alterations. Having buttons added, hems adjusted, and linings added still won't be as expensive as buying designer goods, but the piece will look polished, perfectly fitted and totally posh. Of course, you can also go the DIY route and take care of matters yourself - try swapping for nicer-looking buttons, carefully clipping any loose threads and sealing with fabric glue or clear nail polish, or hand-distressing denims for a gorgeous look all your own!
For all the fashionistas out there with fantastic budgeting skills, these five tips will help you look high fashion at low costs!