How To Look Stylish On A Budget is attainable so long as you know where to shop and how to put pieces of clothes together. You do not have to buy from Chanel, Gucci, or Prada to look stylish. In this blog post, I am going to give you pointers on how to look stylish while on a budget. Keep reading.
1. Define Your Style
Your personal style, in my opinion, is personal to you, it does not get easier than that. When creating your style, you go above what is trending and keep it tailored to your personality.
If you are care-free and wild, you might gravitate towards the Bohemian style; on the other hand, if you find yourself collecting Classic fashion staples, you might gravitate towards Vintage or Classic style.
The top fashion styles include
Casual style, Bohemian style, Classic style, Tomboy style, Vintage style, Preppy style, Artsy Style, Elegant style, Chic style, and Edgy style.
Which of these style personality are you? Pick your style and work your wardrobe around it. The next point is to look for fashion staples.
2. Look For Fashion Staples
After you have defined your fashion style, it is time to look through your closet and pick out fashion staples that you already own and can wear and re-style at a moment notice. Be careful to have a list of things to buy so that you do not waste your time buying fashion pieces you will wear once and might never wear again. If you purchase fashion staples, these are the types of clothing that are essential and versatile to wear and style.
My top staple picks include
1. White T. Shirt
2. Blue and Black Skinny Jeans. You can opt for wide-leg jeans if your style is Bohemian or Vintage.
3. Blazer
4. Cami Blouse
5. Midi skirt
6. Maxi Dress
7. Button-down shirt
8. Little black dress
9. Black coat
10. Ballet flats
11. Pumps
12. Sneakers
13. Jewelry
14. Black bag
These fashion staples are all you need to look stylish without breaking the bank. They are versatile; you can mix and match outfits and accessorize to look instantly chic without trying too hard.
3. Shop Sale Or Clearance Items
Remember, we are on a mission to look stylish on a budget. While buying clothes that are in season can be expensive, you can always look for clothes that are on sale or in the clearance section. Go thrifting or check out fashion apps such as Poshmark, Tradesy, where you will find clothes that are marked down up to 70% off.
4. Get Creative With Putting Items Together
Here comes the fun part, putting your outfit together. Now some of us can style our clothes effortlessly while some of us need a little bit of help – you can check out Pinterest, Polyvore, Lookbook for style inspiration.
5. Do Not Mix Patterns, Opt For Neutrals
Mixing patterns is always a hit or miss that can make you look unflattering. If you are looking to wear patterns, I will advise you pair it with a neutral – that looks more fashionable and elegant.
Your primary neutral colors include – Black, white, khaki, navy, brown, gray.
These colors can pair up with almost anything and are essential to have in your wardrobe. And you are on your way to looking expensive and stylish.
6. Less Is More In Style
This point is pretty self-explanatory. The saying ’Less is more’ might sound like an outdated cliche, but when done right, your style will look classy and polished.
7. Minimal Accessories
Do not forget to pull your outfit together with your accessories. Opt for minimal jewelry, a good pair of sunglasses, a watch, handbag, silk scarf, or a killer pump.
8. Do not Forget Hair And Makeup
One of the most critical points in this post. I once heard someone say if you are going to go out running errands without makeup, apply at least two coats of mascara – that will give your face some definition.
Keep your hair looking clean and styled. Keep your nails looking manicured (you can do this at home) and polished, not necessarily colored, but you can apply clear nail color. Learn the makeup basics, so you look presentable when you go out. Add a spritz of sweet-smelling perfume, and you are good to go.
I hope this post will help you revamp your style and know that you can look stylish on a budget.
What is your style? Leave a comment in the section below.
