Hello peeps. Today I am going to talk about a few easy peasy tips and tricks on how to look expensive on a budget without breaking the bank. By looking expensive I mean sophisticated, polished, smart and confident. Looking expensive always does not mean that you have to invest in Armani, Gucci, Chanel or Coach or all other designer brands.You can surely achieve an expensive, luxe look by playing with few colour tone, pattern or the way you accessorise your outfits. I am sure none of them is groundbreaking or something that you don’t know. But I am going to establish the already known facts by visually recreating and sharing an expensive look in this post today.
Wear a properly fitted blazer or tailored clothes
It is no secret that throwing on a properly fitted blazer can immediately amplify your look. Blazers are like treasure pieces that look so timeless and classy. Blazers are for power dressing. It immensely helps you to look rich and expensive. You can check out my other casual blazer looks in the following post. Not only a blazer, any tailored and properly fitted clothes go a long way to enhance your look.
Pointed Shoes
Shoes play a critical role in making your whole ensemble look more sophisticated.
Pointed toe shoes look pretty as well as luxurious and help to get an expensive look.
Go for a Structured bag
Structured bags are the most flattering hence most expensive looking. Adding a chic structured bag which has clear edges and shapes can immediately make you’re entire look little more polished. It is better to avoid slouchy unstructured bag if you are trying to have a luxe look.
Wear Sunglasses
The easiest way to elevate your look is to put on some sunglasses which suits your face. It immediately brings some glamour and makes you look like an important person or some celebrity.
Choose rich colours and create a monochrome look
Wear rich colour tones to portray that you mean business. Pay attention to your colour choices. Darker tones generally convey a stronger impression than lighter ones. Try to mix and match outfits from the same colour palette and create a monochromatic look. It is undoubtedly the most sophisticated way of dressing. Create a tonal balance between your accessories like shoes and bag.
High neck top/sweater/ dresses
High neck is a pattern which always looks authoritative. Go for a high neck sweater or top underneath your blazer or coat. It will definitely enhance your look and make you look more confident and utterly sophisticated.
Simple makeup and bold lips
Keep your makeup basic and minimalist. Avoid overdoing anything else and simply go for bold lips. It has the power to transform your entire look and make you look classy. Maintain a great hairstyle which suits you.
Confidence is the key
Last but not least, the most important secret of looking posh or expensive is feeling confident and being in your own skin. Stand tall, have a confident stride, make direct eye contact and have a relaxed body posture. The way you carry anything matters the most and can make you look expensive even in your budgeted clothes.
Few things to avoid
Loosely fitted clothes
Too much bright colours in your outfit
Distressed jeans
A bad hairdo
Loud makeup
Outfit Details
Lookbook Store Navy Lapel Blazer(gifted by Lookbook Store)
LookBook Store Black Cowl Neck Sweater Dress (Gifted bby Lookbook Store)
22 Comments
Blair
You sure do put a lot more thought into your style then I do, with my graphic Ts and jeans. All your choices really seem to come together.
Brie
I love all these ideas. It definitely makes your look more professional. I would add in a colorful signature piece just to give a flare of personal style.
Michael
Looking neat and yes expensive. Hope it is still comfy inside so you can have a better time.
Alyssa Dawson
I have never had a proper fitting blazer, but I think they look absolutely stunning! I need to find a place to wear one to first!
Emily Fata
I’m absolutely loving your outfit! It definitely look very high-end. I also agree with your note of avoiding distressed jeans for a more put-together and professional look (although there are still some very expensive distressed jeans out there)!
Arianne P
This is a great post! I’m graduating soon and will start a professional job in a few months so I needed this!
Kenneth Clutario Agudo
The blazer really makes the outfit expensive even for men. I love the color combination and the reminders you have shared here. Very fashionable!
Kansas Bonanno
A properly fitting jacket can make or break an outfit. It gives you a nice clean and crisp look. Adding a great pair of sunglasses is the icing on the cake. Great tips.
Divya
Wow! You look classy & good too đź‘Śđź‘Ś
Christa
These are such great suggestions, especially for those of us on a budget. Fit is everthing.
Alexandra Cook
You look so so stunning! Love the outfit on you, it really works for you. How I wish I was as talented and could pull off such a look.
Hannah Swancott
Ohhh I love this post! Make up is key too, I agree!
Viji
That’s looks great on you. Professional and elegant too for the budget. I like your ideas👍👍👍
melissa
These are great ideas! I love to go thrift shopping for great deals and awesome looks! I recently lost 50lbs and had to buy all new clothes. That is the only way I could afford it.
Sarah
Those are really great tips thank you
Geraline Batarra
Blazers are really great and useful for a classy outfit.. They really make a decent outcome. Love the way you look.
Kylie
This looks awesome. Going to try this!
Angie
All great ideas. I think a fitted blazer and natural makeup always goes a long way.
Marna Altman
Great tips and you look great. As a mostly stay at home mom I do not often have the need to look so put together but when I do I know what to do! I am so glad the tips are budget friendly.
Miranda
I had never thought about high necked clothing looking more authoritative. Interesting. Love the sunglasses!
Angel
Very cute look! I love the blazer. I need to do some shopping soon and this post is inspiring me to amp up my wardrobe a bit.
Bindu Thomas
These are really great ideas and I definitely keep this in mind. Thanks for sharing.