Use these tricks to make your cheap outfits look expensive

Looking at the stylish outfits from the runways of NYFW and the style edits from all those magazines makes us lust for those luxe and well-produced items. But a peep at the hefty price tag is so going to set us back. But we definitely can look polished and expensive even with our fast fashion items

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Styling an outfit correctly is the key to making a simple or a cheap outfit look expensive. Here are 8 tips that we swear by to look effortlessly expensive!

1.  Tailor or alter

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A good fit elevates the price tag of your clothes instantly. Have your clothes tailored, or bring your cheap finds to get a nip and tuck so that they fit you perfectly.

2. Iron your clothes

Wrinkles and creases all over your clothes don't just make them look low-quality and cheap, they make you look sloppy as well. Take five to ten minutes to press your clothes and look instantly polished. Invest in a good steamer to make it less of a chore.

3. Black or white

Wear all-black or all-white outfits to look taller and sharper – it's a simple way to look put together. Do accessorise with some statement jewellery to add details to your plain outfit. A little reminder, though: Make sure that your whites aren't turning yellow and your blacks aren't faded.

4. Structured bags

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Instead of soft and flimsy bags, opt for structured ones to look smart and expensive.

5. Details speak volumes

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Do some DIY works on your budget finds. Swap the plastic buttons on the blazer for better quality ones that you can find from craft shops, so your blazer looks like a designer's item. Remove that big sequinned ribbon from your blouse so that it looks less tacky. You get what I mean.

6. Gold or silver accessories

There's something about these metals that will up your OOTD level. Add one or two pieces, or have them on your shoes or bags.

7. Use a belt

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Tuck in your top to show your waistline, and cinch your waist with a belt for a more defined silhouette to get rid of any bagginess. 

8. Don't neglect your beauty department

Even the most expensive outfit won't look great without some styling of your hair and a touch of makeup. We are not asking you to head to the salon every day, but basic hair-blowing or simple styling with a curling iron should do the job. If that is still too much of a hassle, at least pull your hair up into a sleek ponytail. Put on your favourite lipstick and look instantly well put together.

 

The original version of this story was published in MyFatPocket on 16 Feb, 2017.

For more fashion tips, check out http://www.herworldplus.com/fashion.

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