5 Ways To Look Pretty Without Breaking The Bank

Mariah Kahif
3 min readJan 24, 2022

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Want to make a statement? Have a style of your own? Here’s a few ways of how to achieve the perfect chic look while staying in your budget!

Bring Out The Basics

First, let’s clarify what can be classified as basic? A basic piece could range from a white, old converse to a black tee you’ve been wearing for years.

These are the clothes which you use the most from your wardrobe. These are items you can mix and match with different articles of clothing. For example, a girl can wear her favorite white button up to an amusement park with friends and to a formal dinner as well. It all lies in the way you style your clothes.

Another thing to keep in mind is to cleanse your wardrobe from unwanted articles of clothing. How to classify them? Check out for clothes that no longer complement your fashion statement or are too tight to fit. You can give them away or sell them. This way, you can make an extra penny to spare too.

Accessorize

Accessories are the flavor to your style. They add spice to your boring looking outfit. Wearing a gold, heavy necklace over a simple white tee enhances the look from zero to a hundred.

These help in accentuating what you wear and bring light to you. A silver pair of bangles or a large pair of earrings will make people focus more on your style.

Look For Sales

Many people feel ashamed of shopping from sales. It’s a general thought of mind that only the oldest and dirtiest clothes are present there. But you never know what may come across your eyes.

Most of the time if you look close enough, you can find amazing stuff. And that too, at a much lower price! It’s a win-win situation.

It is also important to keep in mind the timing of these sales. High-end sales are hosted by brands during Black Friday, Christmas and even on New Year’s. So look out for those seasonal and holiday sales to boost up your wardrobe on a lower budget.

Buy Second-Hand

Buying second-hand clothes can not only be cheap but super cute as well. Getting in- trend stuff from thrift stores can really uplift your outfit without anybody ever noticing.

Whenever you buy second hand clothes, always wear them with some new items. An overall look would look much older but if you style them with your newer items, the clothes will get a shine of their own. For example, wearing a second hand dress with your trench coat or wearing a cool old tee shirt with a new pair of sunglasses or a cute scarf. This mix and matching will make you look chic and keep your style intact.

Conclusion

It is not the clothes which make or break your style. It is how you wear them. How you carry them. And your style. If you do it with grace and elegance, every piece will look amazing and new on you.

So for next time, look out for these tips and go conquer the world!

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