You don’t have to be rich to always look chic—you just have to be creative.
To be a fashionista, you need to be resourceful and make the most of what you can afford. Besides, wearing clothes from luxury brands doesn’t automatically make you fashionable. Being fashionable is about putting clothes together in ways that look fresh and stylish, without necessarily having each piece be expensive.
If you want some tips on how to level up your outfit game on a budget, then read on.
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Get your Basics Down
Having many clothes that can be used in multiple outfits is a great way to stay fashionable on a budget. Look for pieces that are practical, neutral, and easy to pair with other clothes. Good examples are blue jeans, black slacks, plain white shirts, and a nice dark-colored jacket or blazer. When it comes to shoes, go for sneakers, heels, or flats in black or other dark colors. Flesh tone is a good color for heels as well.
Gold Plated Jewelry
Gold plated jewelry is perfect for those on a budget because it’s not as expensive as real gold jewelry and yet looks exactly like it. Gold jewelry can really elevate your overall look if you style it right. Pick larger, dramatic pieces for a night at the club, but use simple yet elegant pieces for formal events.
Go Thrift Shopping
You’d be surprised at what you find at thrift stores if you just take the time to browse the racks. Some perfectly good clothes are on sale for crazy low prices. Even designer clothes end up in thrift stores. While it may be harder than shopping in a regular store since you don’t have the assistance of a salesperson and you’ll have to watch out for stains and defects, but there’s nothing quite like the serotonin rush of successfully finding new gems to add to your wardrobe for such low prices.
Mix and Match
You have your basics and you’ve jazzed up your wardrobe with statement pieces. The next thing you need to learn is how to cohesively put together an outfit. If you’re already wearing one item with bright colors or a loud pattern, it’s best to keep the rest of your outfit more subdued. Pair a plain white shirt and a yellow patterned skirt. If you’re wearing a checkered coat, match it with a black jumpsuit.
It’s also a good idea to amass many versatile accessories like belts, sunglasses, earrings, necklaces, watches, and bracelets. Aside from coordinating well with various outfits, they’re useful for keeping old outfits looking fresh.
Keeping your wardrobe stylish doesn’t have to break the bank. It just takes a lot of hard work and creativity. You can even get into online groups that sell secondhand clothes and monitor your favorite brands for end-of-season sales. Avoid buying into trends too quickly and focus on building your own style. Once you get into the groove, you’ll find that it’s way more satisfying to come up with cohesive outfits on a budget.