Simple ways to look expensive on a budget

When you have an important career deal closing meeting coming up or when you need to go to an important event,im sure looking expensive might be important to you.

Since whatsoever the first impression people have on you is how you look and carry yourself.When you have a good style,look neat,groomed and expensive people will get an impression that you will take care of yourself well.This put the beholder into the impression that you would naturally be good at your career,relationship and life.

“You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.”

Edith Head

This blog post isnt about buying designer items or spending a fortune on quick fixes..This is about simple ways on how to look expensive without spending a lot. 

One of the best career advice is to dress the part.Dress for the role you want not for the one you have.Whether you are a business owner or a corporate girlie dressing the part is not only for others to trust you,it is also for yourself to gain confidence in yourself.

PS.Looking expensive is just enough for a first impression.But for people to come up and talk to you,your ideology,work ethics,your manners and values are the ones that set you apart from others.

Now lets dive into it,

Embody the clean girl energy

This is about being well groomed.All your expensive clothing styles wont speak,if your teeth is yellow or your nails are not properly trimmed.

Being groomed and sharp with your body will do wonders that your outfit cant.

A simple manicure or trimming or nails.a hair trim,eyebrow threading,whiter teeth and good deodorant will go a long way in making you look expensive.

Simple makeup look 

There is no need to buy multiple products to use in your face making your skin difficult to breathe.

You can just go for some tined moisturizer,blush and a highlighter can make you look effortlessly neat and expensive.

The key is to take care of your skin well and thus saving money by putting on minimal makeup.

Remember the key is to use makeup to enhance your features and not hide any.

Simple gold jewelry

Go for simple fine gold jewelry, a gold plated watch, a good tennis bracelet can take you easily help you.

Here if you are planning to wear statement pieces,go for just a single one.Wear a single statement earring and no other accessories.

That should do the talking.And anything gold is always considered a luxury item

Steam and Press 

Wrinkled clothes are an immediate turnoff.Wrinked clothes destroys your confidence and your style in seconds.

So take some time in the weekend to properly steam and iron your clothes.Neatly arrange them in your wardrobe so that you can take and wear them with no struggle to feel expensive.

Timeless black handbag

This timeless handbag can come with you in any outfit you wear.

Black handbags are a staple.Invest in a good one possibly with a gold hardwear to make it look even chic and expensive.

So no confusion when you need to look expensive just take this staple handbag and leave to win.

Master your undertone

Buying only neutrals is not going to elevate you into looking expensive.Understanding your undertone will.

Understanding your undertone will help you get better clothes that suit your skintone and colour.

Take sometime to go through the image I have attached here to find your undertone and further on curate your wardrobe accordingly.

Tuck your shirt in 

Everytime I wear shirt and pants,I tuck my shirts in and belt them immediately.

This helps me to look more sharp and serious.And also helps me look taller by making my legs look longer than it is.

So next time tuck in an look like I have everything under control .

Tailor your important pieces 

When you know that you want a timeless overcoat or a neat pair of trousers,consider tailoring it.It will make you look perfect and fit.

Investing in pieces that are going to last is always better than fast fashion that will constantly be a pain for your pocket 

Keep your shoes clean 

To all your formal meeting consider wearing footwear that doesnt show your toes.Consider good quality shoes with a bit of heel,just enough to make you look slightly taller.

Wipe them with a wet wipe before you are leaving the house to make sure they are polished well.

Have a good hairstyle 

Even if you love braiding your hair into different styles,master one particular hairstyle that is going to come with you in the long run.

Invest in a hair straightener if needed,and keep your hair neatly combed and beautiful.

Posture 

All the above wont work if your done have a good body posture,your body language speaks before you open your mouth.Also when you are naturally in your feminine energy you can attract people to start converstations with you instantly.If you want to learn more about ways to tap into your divine feminine click here.

So keep your back straight,while speaking use your hands to explain.Dont cross your hands this will immediately show people that you are not open to people to come and speak to you.

“Looking good isn’t self-importance; it’s self-respect.”

Charles Hix

These are simple shifts that will help you to look neat and professional wherever you go.Looking expensive doesnot need to be hard on the pocket,investing in some good pieces and keeping yourself groomed is more than enough for tables to turn.

Let me know in the comments below which one of these simple ways you are going to use to look expensive.

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