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Wash U | Style

How to Make Cheap Clothes Look Expensive

Aliya Hollub Student Contributor, Washington University in St. Louis
Elizabeth Baxter Student Contributor, Washington University in St. Louis
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Wash U chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Size up

Loose clothes contain a certain gracefulness, and when paired with other items can create a refined style. Tight clothes appear ill-fitted, cheap and worn-out.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Annemiek Kessels (@modedamour) on Oct 3, 2019 at 2:47am PDT

Buy Blacks

Obvious clues that clothes are cheap can be hidden by dark colors. Nothing says chic like an all-black ensemble.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Danielle Bernstein (@weworewhat) on Nov 6, 2019 at 10:28am PST

Simplicity

A basic white tee can be worn in a multitude of ways. With no wrinkles or just a good steam,

plain clothes can achieve boldness through their simplicity, giving the impression of a high-priced, luxury item.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Aimee Song (@aimeesong) on Nov 5, 2019 at 6:20pm PST

Invest in Staples

A good investment can go a long way, especially when it comes to accessories. A black heel, small clutch, or simple earring fit any occasion, from a night out to a quick coffee run.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Touches of Texture

Subtle bits of texture add dimension to any look. Leather, denim, wool, fake fur, tweed— the options are endless.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Caroline Daur (@carodaur) on Oct 23, 2019 at 5:58am PDT

 

 

Aliya is an Editorial Intern for Her Campus Media, as well as a member of the Her Campus and Spoon University community at her college. She is a student at Washington University in St. Louis, with a major in American Culture Studies and a minor in Design. When she’s not aggressively snapping ~artsy~ photos or binge-watching films, Aliya is most likely obsessing over absurd fashion trends or perhaps trying them herself.
Wash U class of 2021; Majoring in Psychological and Brain Sciences with minors in Art History and Communication Design.