Thrifty Thursdays - #34 - 11 Style Tips For The Girl On A Shoestring Budget

 

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Just because your bank account statement has more charges from Topshop than Tom Ford, doesn’t mean your wardrobe has to suffer.  Just follow these oh-so sneaky tips.  For example, do you know which type of pumps look the most expensive (but aren’t) or how to upgrade your jackets for a few bucks?  No?  Read on!...

1. Replace cheap plastic buttons on a coat or blazer to make it look more upscale. 

2. It’s hard to do quality embellishment inexpensively, so opt for a simple bag without too much hardware. 

3. Lower-priced pumps look more posh in faux suede than faux leather. 

4. Invest in a steamer—wrinkled clothes are a quick way to look inexpensive.

5. Purchase a slip.  Inexpensive clothing usually isn’t lined, so the addition of a slip will prevent any wardrobe malfunctions and also help your garment fit and flow more elegantly.

6. Keep fabric in mind.  Tweed, cotton, and linen often look expensive, even if they’re not.

7. Two words: fabric shaver.  The inexpensive device will make your pilling knit pieces look like new.

8. See a tailor.  Sure it’s more money up front, but a piece that is custom fit to your body will always look more expensive. 

9. Get it in black.  The dark color will hide the telltale signs of a being a budget piece.

10. Swap out the belt.  Cheap dresses and coats will often come with their own sash that betrays their humble origins.

11. Coddle your footwear.  Even if your heels are inexpensive, take them to a cobbler for a cleaning and to get heel caps replaced.  Nothing looks worse than worn-down shoes.