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Wearing · February 12, 2019

How to Make Any Outfit Look More Expensive

How to Make Any Outfit Look More Expensive, Winter Style, Midi Skirt, Chicwish, J. Crew Cocoon Coat, Black and White, White Boots, Mango, Winter Outfit, Banana Republic, J. Crew, Style Inspiration, Amsterdam, American in Amsterdam, Kelseyybarnes

One of the things that I notice most about fashion in Europe is that the women here know how to make any outfit look more expensive. They can build up an outfit around a white pair of sneakers and manage to look like they spent hundreds of Euros. And the reality is that they’re shopping at high street shops.

While it may seem daunting to make an outfit look more expensive, it’s actually fairly simple. All you need to know are a few key things – from where to shop to what styling tips to incorporate.

Check out the below tips on how to make any outfit look more expensive and share which tip is your favorite in the comments.

Xx, Kelsey

How to Make Any Outfit Look More Expensive, Winter Style, Midi Skirt, Chicwish, J. Crew Cocoon Coat, Black and White, White Boots, Mango, Winter Outfit, Banana Republic, J. Crew, Style Inspiration, Amsterdam, American in Amsterdam, Kelseyybarnes

WHERE TO SHOP

Looking expensive doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot of money. Some of my favorite stores to find expensive looking pieces include Mango, Zara, H&M, and Banana Republic for basics. The key is to know what to look for and to avoid the super cheap sections like H&M’s Divided.

Pick pieces that have fabrics that don’t feel cheap in your hands and aren’t see-through. Tweed, cotton, imitation suede, and linen are some of my favorites.

Expensive items are often priced higher because of the attention to detail. Keep an eye out for those little extras and avoid cheap embellishments, like sequins and metal-painted buttons.

GET YOUR PIECES TAILORED

To be honest, this is one of the tips for how to make any outfit look more expensive that I put off for years. But tailoring really can make your outfit look more expensive. That doesn’t mean that you have to get everything you buy tailored. If you buy something that’s a little too big or too long, tailoring can make it totally worth it. I especially like tailoring my pants so they hit at just the perfect length. Tailoring can be just the thing to make an inexpensive item look more expensive without breaking the bank.

OPT FOR NEUTRALS

As a rule, neutrals will always look more expensive, as long as you don’t buy cheap looking fabric. A cream sweater from H&M can look just as expensive as a designer cashmere number.

GO FOR BOLD PRINTS

Prints are one of the trickiest things when it comes to looking expensive. Many printed items from inexpensive stores are random and chaotic. Stick to bold prints like leopard and snakeskin. Also avoid anything that looks too much like a runway knock off.

Another tip is to look at how they line up at the seams. At expensive stores the patterns always line up perfectly. Cheap manufacturers will cut corners to save on cost by just slapping two pieces of fabric together. Oftentimes you’ll notice that the print line up varies from item to item in a high street shop. So buy the one that lines up best.

CHOOSE MIDI LENGTHS

The midi length always looks more polished than something short. High street shops tend to skimp on fabric so short items are really short, which looks trashy and cheap.

INVEST IN NICE ACCESSORIES

The one thing I do recommend spending money on if you want to look expensive is accessories. I own one designer bag from Saint Laurent, and it always elevates my outfit. I also own these white boots. They’re from Mango, but they’re real leather and on the higher end. These pricier accessories will easily dress up the most basic outfit and make it look more expensive.

INCLUDE SIMPLE STYLING TRICKS

Another way to make any outfit look more expensive is to incorporate a few styling tricks. One of my favorites is the French tuck. Tucking in just the front of your top can make the most basic tee-shirt look more expensive. Take a look at how designers and expensive shops are styling their items and incorporate a few of those tricks. It will make you look both more expensive and on trend.

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Banana Republic sweater (one of my all time faves) | Chicwish skirt (special thanks to Chicwish for gifting me)| Mango white boots | J. Crew cocoon coat | Catwalk Junkie sunglasses

Photography by Sandra Hererro Photography

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7.10.25 🤍🧸 Our world just shifted on its ax 7.10.25 🤍🧸

Our world just shifted on its axis in the best possible way. 

Welcome to the world, Theodore. Our little Teddy
we’re ready for you baby boy 🩵 #39weeks #fir we’re ready for you baby boy 🩵

#39weeks #firstbabyboy #firstbaby #thirdtrimesterfeels
fully prepared for every scenario once baby arrive fully prepared for every scenario once baby arrives thanks to @babybrezza. making bottles with the formula pro mini takes literal seconds! 

buy at BabyBrezza.com for free shipping, easy returns & an extended 18-month warranty! get up to 22% off and flash sale deals with code KELSEYYMINA15

#ad #sponsor #MyBrezzaMoments #ParentSmarterNotHarder
the summer of fun jewelry. been leaning into more the summer of fun jewelry. been leaning into more statement and colorful pieces, and I’m so excited to add this @monicavinader green necklace to my stack. 

get 20% off your purchase with the link in my bio đź’‹

#MVInsiders #MyMV #monicavinader
dragon themed nursery reveal! so happy with how ou dragon themed nursery reveal! so happy with how our baby boy nursery turned out. I wanted to do something a little less traditional (no blue!) and this fantasy theme ended up being perfect. we live in an apartment so I wasn’t able to paint or wallpaper, but I love how it turned out! #dragonnursery #boynursery #boynurserydecor #nurseryinspiration #nurseryideas
just in time bc it’s too hot to keep this bump c just in time bc it’s too hot to keep this bump covered anymore 

follow @kelseyymina for more maternity outfit inspiration 

#pregnantsummer #pregnantfashion #pregnancyoutfits #summerpregnancy
the key to chic maternity outfits every time? a st the key to chic maternity outfits every time? a stretchy midi dress! wear it under a jacket, with a sweater around your shoulders, or on its own. flattering on the bump every time! 

follow @kelseyymina for more maternity outfit inspiration 

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a few of my favorite maternity outfits (since only a few of my favorite maternity outfits (since only about four things fit right now). which is your favorite? 

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even when I only wear four outfits on repeat becau even when I only wear four outfits on repeat because it’s all that fits 

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