Get High Class Style On A Low Budget

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Get High Class Style On A Low Budget

So you’ve got the taste for the finer things in life, but you don’t have a salary that satisfies?  Read on for some savvy tips that will make you look metropolitan, cosmopolitan, or like you have all of your clothes sent to you from trend-setting cities at the command of your credit card! 

Keep it Simple

The first trick to fool people into thinking you’ve got money to burn is to keep your wardrobe simple.  Garments that are of one, solid color (or two shades of the same color) automatically look richer than clothing with stripes or patterns.  Patterns can make fabric look cheap, especially if it doesn’t match up at the seams.  Also, stay away from garish colors (bright yellows, greens, and turquoises come to mind), which can look wonderful when new but that will quickly turn drab after one or two washings. 

Neutral colors are a good way to go when building a sleek, stylish, fashionable-yet-inexpensive wardrobe.  All purpose black, when kept free of lint, looks great paired with like blacks.  Rich browns, warm creams, suave greys, fantastic blues, and most shades of pinks are unlikely to lose their power to impress. 

Garment Versatility

When shopping for clothing, look for garments in the above colors that will correspond with other pieces already in your wardrobe.  Build a supply of shirts, skirts, and slacks that can mix-and-match—then look for a cardigan that can complete the outfit.  Having a black sweater, a white sweater, and a grey sweater will give you so many more outfits than wearing a top and skirt alone.  Not only that, but layers will always give you a more sophisticated look—they demonstrate your ability to construct more complex outfits (and show off that you can afford to do so!).

Classic garments are the key to building a wardrobe that won’t be full of fading fashions.  Flat front slacks with straight legs, skirts in simple cuts and basic colors, crew-neck sweaters, basic tanks, and sweater jackets or cardigans will never go out of style.  They are integral to the next stage, which will take you in-step with the times and make sure that you can later afford to address any season’s fashion must-have.

Accessorize

A simple, well-chosen accessory can make your outfit.  Choose a classic, like a little silk neck scarf (very French), or one that you’ve seen in the latest magazine.  Because most boutiques understand that the fashion trends will come and go, they will offer inexpensive baubles, bags, or belts at reasonable prices.  Also consider stores that offer designer brands' past season merchandise--the best thing about designer brands is that it takes the general public to catch up anyway, and I'd bet your friends couldn't tell the difference between a 2011 or a 2012 Celine handbag even if they're lives depended on it.   

Think about other ways to turn your basic outfit into something special.  Put boots with your skirts, and forgo the taupe hose—try fishnet stockings instead.  Put some killer heels with your wide-leg slacks.  Wear earrings that flash as you move your head.  Use a bag that oozes luxury, even though you may have found it at an online discount store, thrift store, or eBay. 

Finally, everything you wear—wear it with confidence.  No one is going to question a woman’s sense of style who is sure of herself.  You can look high class on a low budget . . . but no one needs to know you are on a budget!