Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Creating your own style
• Part 2 of 3: How to Look Good
• Part 3 of 3: Other ways to get results cheaper
• Tips

Your appearance influences the perception of people and their attitude towards you. It can help you get the job you want, get the attention of the person you like, and make friends. It will also help boost your self-esteem and become more self-confident. But a beautiful appearance requires certain costs. Prices for clothes, shoes, accessories, cosmetics and frequent visits to beauty salons are growing very quickly. However, there are tons of ways to look pretty on a tight budget!

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Creating your own style

1. 1 Think about what you really need. With a tight budget on your wardrobe path, it is important to determine what type of clothing you really need. Don't buy red leather and high-heeled shoes for $ 175 just because they look pretty, especially if you work in gardening and rarely wear dresses. Admire but don't buy!
   • Instead, act on the "return on investment" principle, even if it's just $ 3 earrings. How often will you be wearing them? How many clothes will you wear them with? How long will they last you?
2. 2 Be aware that creating a wardrobe takes time. Remember, wardrobe creation will not happen overnight, unless you have money deposited or a large amount has been transferred to your bank account. If you want to gradually acquire basic, versatile pieces of your wardrobe at low prices, look ahead and ask yourself, "Will I be wearing this in a few years?" There are several shopping tricks.
   • Buy out of season. For example, in the fall, there are discounts in stores for spring and summer clothes, and in summer for autumn and winter.
   • Visit stores that sell products from major manufacturers at low prices. But be careful, because they may be defective.
   • Shop at low-cost stores such as Marshall's and TJ Maxx, where companies supply their surplus products. You can often find bags, shoes and accessories there at low prices. They also announce discounts for the holidays and towards the end of the season.
3. 3 Don't lose self-control in stores. Instead, choose carefully, focus on quality over quantity. Don't lose your head during discounts. Just because an item is discounted for $ 19.99 doesn't mean you need it and should buy it. That $ 19.99 equals $ 100 if you're on a really tight budget. If it doesn't become a universal part of your wardrobe, if you don't see yourself wearing it in a few years, put it back.
   • Always focus on quality over quantity. Better to buy $ 65 jeans that fit you well than two pairs of $ 30 jeans that are wrinkled or too long.
4. 4 Start building the foundation of your wardrobe. When we hear, "You have to start with the basics," we often think, "Boring shopping awaits us." But it doesn't have to be boring. The basis of the wardrobe is made up of clothes of solid colors. The more versatile they are, the easier it will be for you to expand your wardrobe in the future. Nowadays, clothes are far from boring, different cuts, materials and textures make it possible to create a variety of models.
   • For example, combine different materials: wool with lace or silk with wool.
   • Mixing textures does not spoil the beauty. Strive for simplicity, the simpler the model the better. This principle is also good for a modest budget. simple clothes are inexpensive. The individual parts just need to look good together.
   • The main ones are usually: a black dress, a fitted blouse, a white short-sleeved T-shirt, a well-fitting jacket, khaki pants, skinny jeans, a trouser suit or skirt, a jacket for work (if necessary), colored sports shoes and black flat shoes ...
5. 5 Stick to a specific color palette. After you have all the basic components, you will need to gradually add new details.To achieve an expansion of the assortment without high costs, you need to adhere to one or two color schemes and make outfits based on them. Black, brown, gray, tawny brown, navy blue and, according to some, white are the primary colors. They look good with almost all colors, including each other.
   • Make sure you only buy what matches at least 2-3 other items you already own!
   • Color matching is very easy. Find a color wheel online. To find a complementary color, see which color is directly opposite. The color you see will be complementary.
   • The colors that are next to the complementary color are half complementary. Wear them alternately.
   • This is why you see people so often in navy blue suits or blue T-shirts with brown leather boots and belts. Brown is closest to orange / red-orange, which is opposite blue on the color wheel.
6. 6 Choose nice clothes over inexpensive ones. Often the difference between cheap and expensive clothing is in the material used, which makes expensive clothing glossy and well-fitting. Wear shapewear to add beauty to your outfit. Expensive clothes are often well-cut, which makes them different from cheap ones. This is the reason for the beauty of the outfit. Wear a lining under your dress or skirt, or a sheer undershirt under your T-shirt.
   • Another option is to sew custom-made clothes. Your best bet is to find a tailor who can, at an extremely low cost, remake clothes that didn't fit well or were out of your size.

Part 2 of 3: How to Look Good

1. 1 Accessories, accessories, accessories. Jewelry, scarves, headbands, shoes, bags, watches, and more can be the most important piece to keep you looking great, unless you overdo it. First, they can be worn multiple times, in different ways and with different outfits. Secondly, they are like a breath of fresh air for your clothes. And thirdly, they transform the same outfit from one event and occasion to another.
   • They can also add an expensive look to your outfit. For example, wear square zirconia earrings with a black dress if diamonds are too expensive for you.
   • Also, avoid artificial leather, too many plastics, and overly shiny metals. They look cheap. Use tarp, wood, and brushed metals instead.
   • It is better to buy a small number of interesting items than many monotonous accessories, even if they are more expensive.
2. 2 Add other colors. You can add new colors with a blazer, coat, sweater, sweatshirt, shawl, bright shirt and blouse, colorful or patterned tights, and more.
   • Another way is to use similar colors. See which colors on the color wheel are to the right and left of the color of your outfit. These are similar colors. Pick one and use it in combination with your foreground color.
   • If you need a more understated look, add an accent color to your neutral palette. For example, wear a black skirt and a simple jacket, black heels with an emerald tank top, pair with faux pearls and black beaded earrings.
3. 3 Diversify your outfits. Now that you have the basic outfits, accessories and items adding new colors and textures, work on mixing and matching your wardrobe. You will be surprised how many outfits you can compose with a small amount of clothing and accessories. For example, a simple blue dress can be comfortable for a cocktail party with the right high heels and embellishments. Or wear a sweater over the dress and turn it into a skirt, with sneakers you can wear it to lunch.
   • Remember that shoes play an important role in the variety of your wardrobe, but you don't need a lot of shoes for that.For example, tall brown leather boots can be worn over trousers, or vice versa.
4. 4 Take care of your clothes. Even inexpensive clothing, which tends to fade early and shrink early, will last longer, stay vibrant in color, shape and quality with proper care. Make sure you read the label and wash your clothes according to the instructions. If the instructions indicate that dry cleaning is necessary, do not wash it! Always try to wash clothes of the same color together. Wash dark colored garments in cold water so they won't fade as quickly. Purchase an air dryer to clean your clothes and clean them as often as possible so they don't shrink, or tumble dry your clothes. Never rub stains; instead, soak the stain in cool water and use a stain remover before washing.
   • Consider using dyes if your black items have faded quickly.
   • Another way to look pretty is to simply iron your clothes before putting them on.
   • Regular shoe cleaning works wonders. If you have an expensive pair of shoes in good condition, but with worn out soles, replace with new soles.
   • Learn the basics of sewing and mending techniques, and keep extra buttons, threads and needles at home.
5. 5 At least style your hair nicely. The beautiful look also includes the hairstyle. Always having your hair done by a professional hairdresser can be expensive. But there are ways to cut these costs. Ask if your hairdresser would agree to style your hair at home, which will cost less, since hairdressers pay about 60% of the proceeds to the salon. haircuts. Find out if there is a young stylist in the salon who charges less. Look for stylists who work from home, new salons in your city that offer opening discounts, hairdressers where you can save on simple ones.
   • Let your friends or family members do your haircuts, dye your hair yourself. Or get haircuts at beauty salons and hairdressers, but dye your hair yourself. Try temporary colors first.
   • Check the policy of the beauty salon, after how many visits you can count on the free service.
6. 6 Reduce the cost of hair care products. First, instead of shampoo, mix 1 tablespoon of baking powder with 2 tablespoons of vinegar every 6 weeks, apply to hair and rinse. Do not use the mixture after dyeing your hair, it may discolor your hair. Second, swap expensive shampoos for baby shampoos. Also, wash your hair and use hair conditioner on other days. Finally, to add shine to colored hair, mix ¼ cup lemon juice with 1 cup warm water and rinse hair after shampooing. For dark hair, use ¼ cup white vinegar and 1 cup warm water.
   • Basically use half of all complementary foods. Of course, you don't need to use a volumizing shampoo, conditioner, or mousse for a brushed look.
7. 7 Use makeup wisely. You don't have to buy expensive cosmetics to look beautiful. There are many good inexpensive products in stores. The secret to beautiful makeup is finding the right colors. To get started, head over to the sections that sell makeup and see if they can give you makeup. Or find tutorial videos on YouTube.
   • When buying cosmetics, go to specialty stores first. Stock up on makeup when stores offer two for the price of one, which happens quite often.
   • If you are spending money on a product, make sure it helps your skin look its best.
8. 8 Take care of your nails. It is very important to keep your nails well-groomed. Without polish, nails can ruin an entire outfit that would otherwise be top-notch with well-chosen accessories. Luckily, you can fix most nail problems with a file and scissors.Add a layer of clear polish for more shine. If you want to add color, apply a base coat, 2 coats of color and then a top coat. By doing everything exactly and always moisturizing the cuticles well with lotion, you can protect your nails from delamination without going to a beauty salon.

Part 3 of 3: Other ways to get results cheaper

1. 1 Save money. If you are willing to scrutinize the shelves for clothes, you will find many fine lost items in second-hand stores. Fine leather coat for $ 25. Cashmere sweaters for $ 5. The $ 8 Ralph Lauren impeccable trouser suit you can wear to work. Sometimes, especially in upmarket areas of the city, you may even find clothes with price tags. There you can also find shoes, handbags, scarves, jewelry, slippers, belts, ties and hats.
   • Most stores have sales days and there are often discounts on a specific item each day. Call and ask before you go.
   • For example, Value Village offers you a 20% discount on the entire assortment if you present something as a gift at the entrance. Discounts vary by organization.
2. 2 Check the shipping shops. These are usually small, local businesses looking to sell designer clothing. The prices are higher and the assortment is much less than in used clothing stores, but they are more focused.
3. 3 Buy online. At Overstock.com you can find designer clothes, shoes, perfumes and accessories. You will save money and be able to choose from a wide range. The company offers a variety of discounts throughout the year, as well as a discount on the right to become a member of the club. You can also shop online on eBay. Look for poorly selling items with poor quality photos and defects. This often means that they are being sold by non-professional eBay sellers, and therefore they will receive fewer bids and cost less.
   • Take a close look at Overstock.com's MasterCard payment terms. You must shop to receive the bonuses, and the money saved may not cover the cost of the card itself.
   • An important disadvantage is that you cannot pre-check the item and it can be difficult to get a refund from eBay.
4. 4 Garment recycling, or so-called recycling, has become very popular over the past decade. It involves reworking old garments or fabrics and creating something new. You can resize, add embellishments, or cut out pieces and sew them together in a different way. Use your old clothes, clothes from second-hand shops, pieces of fabric, blankets, etc. You can also make accessories from a variety of materials.
5. 5 Exchange clothes. Gather your friends together, let everyone bring clothes or accessories that they rarely use to trade. Most people, even those with high profits, have pretty things tucked away in closets in case they have nothing to wear. Even if your friend's clothes are out of size for you, redo them or take them to a tailor. Round off your dress-sharing evening with a fashion show!

Tips

• Trust is the key to good looks, no matter the budget.
• A smile is the best decoration, and also completely free!