No matter how much money you have, you can still learn to class up your look a little. Learn how to dress like you've got more money than you know what to do with, grooming, and selecting clothes that will help you appear classy and sophisticated. You can also learn how to pull off the act to make the look complete.
Buy clothes that fit your body well. The most obvious sign of wealth isn't bling, specific brands, fabric, or a particular style—it's tailored clothes. If you want to look rich, you need to make sure your clothes fit like they were made for your body. Clothes need to fit your form and flatter your figure, whether you're talking about casual or formal wear.
- Department store sizes are widely variable because of the way fabric is machine cut. Two pairs of pants that are labeled the same size might be fairly different. Try on at least three pairs at your size to find the best fit.
- Spend extra time shopping to make sure every item fits your body perfectly. Even if you like a shirt, skirt, or a pair of pants, don't buy it if it doesn't fit your body perfectly.
Buy a few quality pieces but fill out your wardrobe with valuable items. If you're trying to save money on clothes but want to look like you're spending a lot, a little smart shopping will go a long way. You can spend big on a few name - brand or designer items, then spread them out with a variety of cheaper clothes to make different outfits that look rich.
- Save up for a couple of months if you want to splurge on a pair of Louboutins, but make sure you're outfitting yourself with cheap stuff from Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx, and other stores that sell fashionable clothing on a budget.
- It's better to spend money on clothes rather than on accessories, which will look obnoxious if they're being worn with cheap clothes.
- It's also obviously a good idea to look for sales whenever possible. If you can get designer jeans for a discount, you can spend more on some valuable items to round out your wardrobe.
Dress up when you can. If you're just playing at looking wealthy, you want to look like you've got somewhere important to be. A board meeting? An exclusive dance club? A yacht club? A red carpet? Every day should be an excuse to dress up and look rich.
- Things like cardigans in pastel colors, pressed cotton shirts, form-fitting slacks, and slim-fitting jackets should be worn by men whenever possible. No shorts, under any circumstances.
- It's appropriate for women to wear skirts, dresses, and pumps, whenever possible if you're going for that "old-money" look, but it's also good to rock a trendy pair of designer jeans, a scarf, and a printed tee in some cases to look movie-star-chic. Just avoid going out in sweatpants.
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