How to make your clothes look expensive

transform your clothes

here’s how…

First impressions count.

In a fraction of a second, even before your face has been consciously processed, you’ve made that all important first impression! A fleeting glimpse is all it takes, and whether you like it or not, in a blink of an eye strangers have subconsciously labelled you, archived you, and associated you with specific personality traits. That first impression will be used as a reference for how they should interact with you, and may determine your future relationship with them.

How you dress, greatly impacts how you are portrayed. Those who appear to be confident, attractive and well-groomed are subconsciously credited with several positive attributes. But who are you portraying?

There’s no need to spend a fortune on designer gear to look the part. There’s plenty of ways you can turn your high-street buys into haute couture looks. As long as you look expensively attired, your status and standing will be enhanced in the strangers eyes…

So here are 5 tips on how to make your clothes look expensive:

Invest IN statement pieces… but save on your “timeless classics”: 

Confused about what you should be spending your salary on? Well, the truth of the matter is, you’ll get more wear out of your basic, timeless-classic pieces than any statement pieces. So whether your basics are high or low priced, it doesn’t matter as they’ll wear out before you know it. So go cheap on basics and go all out on statement and on-trend wear.

When in Doubt, Go Dark:

Darker colours always look more expensive. Not only do darker clothes make putting an outfit together, much easier, for all you clumsy ones, no-one will notice if you spilt that drink, well unless you smell funny!

Cut any excess threads:

Most clothes we purchase from high-street stores have dangling threads, make sure you cut them off for a cleaner finish.

Get It Fitted:

Since you’ve bought a low priced blazer from Primark why not spend a little more to get it tailored; fitted to your shape and size. It’ll be worth it.

Drape It:

Whether it’s a blazer, a coat, a cardigan or a jacket, drape it over your shoulders for an effortlessly chic result.

Add a Skinny Scarf:

When we think of expensive clothing we think chic, classy and elegant. Adding a skinny scarf around your neck does all that for you!

Keep It Smooth and Simple:

You know the saying, “less is more”, it’s time to put it into practice… Avoid distressed fabrics as they tend to look worn out and old, there are exceptions with ripped jeans, which can look chic, especially in black. Also, avoid going OTT with layers and accessories…But maybe add a statement necklace!