Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 376 Wish to look like a million bucks, but do not have that much money to spare? Well, you can do that without having to splurge. So, how do you look stylish on a budget? A budget is a subjective term. One person’s save can be another person’s splurge. However, everyone has their financial parameters. The idea is to build a classic wardrobe, which is comfortable and sophisticated in simplicity and nuances. More Articles You Would Love Nigeria’s Davidson Obennebo Wins of Elite Model Look 2016 (International) How Did Ghanaian Designers Miss Out On Styling Abraham Attoh To The Oscars? So, let us get started and look at these tips to get you stylish on a budget. Good grooming First and foremost, to look stylish, you need to be very well-groomed. Have healthy and radiant skin, polished nails, neatly trimmed finger and toenails, a nice haircut, and brushed hair. When you look groomed, you can make even a $10 shirt stand out, comments Anushka, a fashion blogger who offers ‘take my online class for me‘ services for students. Now, please understand grooming does not imply expensive manicures and facials. You do not have to get into contoured makeup, false lashes, and nail and hair extensions. A simple, fresh and healthy glow, do the trick for you. Keep yourself hydrated, eat well, take a bath, and remove your makeup every night – these are some simple things that can make a helluva difference. Review your wardrobe People usually have a habit of hoarding things. They buy new things but never get rid of the old ones that they barely use. So, before you go shopping, stop for a bit, and browse through your closet. Check out the stuff that you already have. Do you have tons of black, but no white? Do you have 100 different T-shirts but nothing to wear on a dinner date? Do you have a couple of sports shoes, but only one formal pair? Do you have sandals in neutral tones? Are there pants you have not worn in an eternity? Are some of your clothes badly wrinkled? See, you already know how you want your wardrobe to look. So, begin by assessing what fits your vision and what does not. Moira, one of the best online chemistry tutors, shared her experience with us. She says that she scanned through her wardrobe on one of her free days and tried everything that she owned. Then, she put whatever she liked on one side, and whatever that did not fit, or did not look good, or seemed old on another side. Later she got rid of all of these things. Well, decluttering and organizing your wardrobe is incredibly important. A lot of things that are there in your closet are long forgotten. So, to prevent shopping for similar styles, it is essential to review your wardrobe once. Shop for separates Why? The good thing about separates is you can mix and match. When you buy different tops and bottoms, you get abundant options of teaming and pairing them. For instance, if you have 12 pairs of bottoms and 12 different tops, you will have 144 different outfit options. On the other hand, when you shop for single-piece dresses or playsuits, you will always feel restricted by options on what to wear. In this age of social media, this is a bigger problem. How? When you have worn a particular dress once, you may have gotten a picture clicked and posted on your social media. The next time you have to wear a dress, you will never feel like repeating the same one because everyone who knows you has already seen that dress on your social media. This is what it means by feeling restricted by choice. Pick neutral tones Collect as many neutral tones as possible in your wardrobe. The thing with these hues is they work as the perfect base. Some of the neutral tones you can hoard are white, tan, black, grey, and navy. Another plus about the neutral colors is they can save you a lot of time. You do not have to spend long hours in the morning deciding what to wear. Do you know what? Nobody will ever find out if you wear a neutral-toned trouser, blazer, or skirt on repeat if you match it with a statement accessory or a standout top, comments Rosy, who offers online assignment help services. Pick solids Honestly, this is one of the most controversial tips that you must have heard, but you know what? We hold our ground on this. Trust us when we say this, regardless of the two items’ price, a solid red dress will look way more stylish and pricier than the floral one. Your solid blacktop is a classic and will come in handy as compared to a plaid. Prints start looking dated in just a few washes. More so, prints also fade if they are not done well, and then you cannot wear them. Such a situation will not arise with your solids. Please, avoid knockoffs. We cannot stress this enough; please keep knockoffs out of your wardrobe. These counterfeits are a fake copy of one of those high-end brands. They are made of cheap quality material and will never last you long. A lot of times, they lose their shape and appearance in a single wash. More so, in all honesty, people can see whether it is a fake Gucci or not. So, please do not do this. Instead, shop for quality non-branded stuff, and they will last you longer. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail AtinukeIghodalo I'm a fun fashion lover, I love it love it love it. xxx More For You February by Serwaa Introduces ‘SƐWAA’ with Ahwenepa Nkasa Transitional Collection VIDEO: VLISCO Unveils the New Collection of “Satin Royal” for the festive Season... VIDEO: Nigeria’s Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina Robbed Off Miss Universe 2024 Title & Receives... 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