Do you have champagne taste on a beer budget? High quality and well made does not have to cost a lot. It’s all about savvy shopping and knowing what to look for and where to find it.
Here are eight tips to help you pull off a luxurious look for less:
1. Confidence and Elegance
It starts with your confidence. You can practically wear anything and make it work if you love what you are wearing (of course there are the exceptions with certain outfits).
2. Monochromatic and Neutrals
Wearing black, blush pink, an all white outfit, or mixing neutrals will give you a clean and classy look.
3. Blazer and Jeans
Dark colored blazers such as black and navy will dress up a pair of denim jeans. When shopping for jeans, look for durable stretch denim with at least 90 percent cotton and 2 percent or more elastane/lycra.
4. Coats and Dusters
Coats that have volume with a length that is slightly above the knee or below give off a richer appeal. When in doubt, go for a wrap coat or duster.
5. Leather, Lace, and Faux Fur
Fabric such as leather (or faux leather), lace, and faux fur will give texture to your outfit.
6. Shoes
Keep it sleek and say yes to a pointy toe.
7. Accessorize
Big sunglasses, neck scarfs, and structured bags with clean lines and hardware will add a bit of luxury to your look.
8. Red Lips
Finish your look off by wearing a red lipstick.
Places to shop:
- Consignment Stores such as Hello Gorgeous in Camp Hill, PA.
- TJ Maxx stores and online: https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/index.jsp
- The sales tab at Nordstrom online: www.nordstrom.com
By following these tips, and selecting high quality luxe-looking pieces, you will have everyone thinking that you shopped at a designer store.
OUTFIT DETAILS
Coat from TJ Maxx (online)
Sunglasses (similar style)
Jeans (similar style)
Booties (similar style)
Bag (similar style)
HAIR (cut & color) by Karaa at Tres Chic Hair Designs
Show us your luxury for less style and post on Instagram using the hashtag #SusquehannaStyle, and tag @susquehannastyle and shantellrobertson.
