7 Steps To Looking Expensive

Everyone wants to look expensive. People who can afford to and people who can’t. But the reality is you could own a closet full of designer pieces and still come out looking a mess.

This is why your choice of clothing matters. The latest trend in fashion has everyone dying to be tagged rich aunties. Looking expensive means looking like you’re in control, like you’ve got your life together and everyone wants to pretend they do or at least look the part. So follow these tips to look your effortlessly sophisticated best.

1. Understand your body type.

What’s flattering on another person may not look so good on you. Shop for clothing items that fit, are breathable and don’t look like something you inherited from your older sister who is 2 sizes bigger than you.

2. Monochromatic Fits

Monochrome outfits are all the rave now. And they’re not going anywhere. We can all agree that there’s something sophisticated not to mention easy to style about a monochromatic look. You don’t have to fuss about colors that match, patterns or shades. Just pair your nude tops with nude bottoms and head out.

3. Structured Pieces

Pair a structured blazer or jacket over easy loose clothing to get that classy balance. Throwing a nice tailored coat or jacket over your outfit instantly gives you a sophisticated business ready look. This is why a well tailored blazer is a must have in every fashion forward woman’s wardrobe.

5. No more Logo mania.

I believe we are ready to let this trend go. The whole point of a sophisticated look is to appear timeless, classic and that is what trends are not. Wearing 4 seasons old Fendi prints does not speak timeless, no matter how much it costs you. The appeal of having everyone’s attention and admiration for spending $2000 on a Gucci belt gets lost if your overall look is tacky.

6. Over revealing outfits

Over revealing outfits and edgy cutouts does not show class. It’s over the top approach is the opposite of the subtlety that sophistication represents. While it’s okay to show a little skin here and a little cleavage there, overdoing it could risk making you appear raunchy.

7. Practice proper hygiene.

This is for many reasons. Unkempt hair, nails and skin shows neglect and carelessness. The whole point of looking expensive is looking like you can afford time off for a spa treatment and a skin care routine. Proper hygiene habits show you take good care of yourself and after all, nothing says luxury and sophistication like self care.

People do not need to know who or what brand you’re wearing, or how much you spent on an outfit as long as you look and feel good.