6 Tips for Luxury Dressing Without Overspending
We all want to look our best. We want to wear the most admirable designers and have clothes that will stand the test of time and make other people sit up and notice. But, unfortunately, we only have an unlimited budget to spend on our wardrobes. Luckily, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to look like a million bucks. It just takes some creativity and knowing the tricks.
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that you need to dress well to be taken seriously. When you’re at work or out on the town, looking put together will play a part in getting the next promotion or meeting that certain somebody. So here are some tips for luxury dressing without overspending.
Dress With Intent
If you’ve spent your life throwing the first thing you pull out of a drawer or closet, you need to stop. Luxury and high-style fashion are about dressing with intent. What does that mean? It means you’ve thought about every piece or outfit before putting it on. In fact, it means that you’ve thought about an outfit even before you’ve bought all the pieces to it. The more consideration and care you put into your outfit, the more people will notice. As a result, you will look more refined and more confident. If you don’t consider what you wear, you will look disjointed, and your outfit will clash.
Ditch The Logos
You want to look great, and you want others to notice, but they don’t have to know the designer. Don’t go with anything that has large logos on them. It is tacky, and it is usually associated with cheaper brands. Bags often have logos on them, which can be okay if it’s not too gaudy. You want to look like a million bucks without advertising it. You want to be subtle about your clothes, which may suit your pur[poses if you’re shopping in the clearance section.
Invest In Good Bones
Many people who have the budget for it buy clothes specifically for one outfit. Because we’re talking luxury and high-end wear, every outfit is unique. However, if you cannot do that, you can invest in timeless pieces that will be the base of any luxury outfit you have. Make sure these clothes are a neutral color that do not draw attention. This means navy blue, black, and even white. You’ve heard of the little black dress? That would be a good foundational piece. It can be dressed up or down, and you could wear it in any situation.
You need neutral colors, and they should be durable fabric that can be worn multiple times without showing too much wear and tear. For instance, get quality leggings that you can wear with any outfit. Spending less on quality pieces that can be used for many different outfits will save you money in the long run.
Take Excellent Care
When you don’t have a lot of money to spend on clothes, you need to take excellent care of what you have. You can’t afford to get a permanent stain or tear. This can be hard because accidents happen, but there are things you can do regularly to make your clothes look their best. For instance, if you have nice sweaters, use a sweater shaver to keep them looking clean and fresh. Replace missing buttons on blouses, and use rubbing alcohol to remove nail polish or other stubborn stains.
You are always following the instructions for washing your clothes. Your clothes should look better after you wash them, not worse, Steam or press them as well because you don’t want to look shabby when you’re wearing them. Lastly, hang them up properly. Hangers should be the right width, so they don’t stretch the pieces out. You can also wrap them in garment bags to protect them from pet hair and accidents.
Shop At Off-Price Retailers
If you need to dress for luxury regularly, then you need to be a regular at off-price retailers. These stores have name-brand clothes that may be a season behind, so they cost less. If you don't go often, you’ll miss the pieces you might need for an outfit because they don’t consistently have the same items. Stop by every couple of weeks to see what they have, and you will find a good deal. Whether you need a modest skirt or a sleek blouse, they will be available, you just need the right timing. The best part is they are actually brand name pieces, not knock-offs.
Tailoring
It’s a fact of life that clothes on the rack will often not fit your body perfectly. This can be frustrating when you see a great deal on the perfect piece, but it just doesn’t work. However, that’s where tailoring can come in handy. One of the signs of a well-dressed person is that their clothes fit perfectly no matter what they wear. That isn’t luck. It’s tailoring. The right tweak or alteration can make something that looked shabby or not quite right look amazing. You might think that a tailor is not worth the money, especially with your limited budget, but they can pay off in the long run.
Dressing well can be a challenge for some people. Whether it’s your budget or a lack of knowledge, not wearing the right clothes or in the right condition can be a downer both professionally and personally. However, fashion isn’t about having natural instincts. It’s about learning what works well and what doesn’t and putting them together cohesively. It also doesn’t have to be about having money. Yes, the people who spend more have a leg up, but you can keep up with the Joneses by spending smartly and following these tips.
