Saving style

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Do you think high style is expensive? Not at all: in order to dress really stylishly, you need something else - good taste, common sense and a little imagination. And also - knowing some of the secrets that Cleo will share with you.

The first secret. Build a basic wardrobe

Buy a few items that will form the basis of your stylish wardrobe. They should go well with each other and perfectly "get along" with a wide variety of accessories. Here are some examples of such things:

- white shirt. Not necessarily classic - small fantasy elements are possible. If white doesn't suit you, look for pastel shades that match the main color scheme of your wardrobe.

- black pants. Or gray. Or in a not too pronounced cell, strip. The style is classic, the fit is impeccable.

- jersey. Slim plain jumper, turtleneck. Look at the composition: cotton with the addition of elastane is comfortable and does not lose its shape during wear.

- sheath dress. Little black dress or any other laconic dress, suitable for your figure and changing depending on the chosen accessories.

- vest. This small and seemingly optional detail gives the set style and expressiveness.

Did you buy less clothes because of the crisis?

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Of course, these are just examples, and you can continue the list of universal (and necessary for you) things yourself. Remember: basic clothing items are not "one-day" items that meet the requirements of fashionable trends, they are things that will serve you for a long time and can help you out in different situations.

You can save a lot on buying things that do not loudly declare their "brand" origin. Look for inexpensive and not even well-known brands - the main thing is that as a result, the suit fits.

The second secret. Change your style with accessories

The rules for accessories are simple. Universal accessories like boots or a bag that you wear with different sets of clothes must be expensive (well, or must look expensive). Other accessories that add variety to your wardrobe should be approached with imagination. For example, you can create a collection of scarves yourself by purchasing small cuts of fabrics (cheap and exclusive).

A bright scarf is able to "revive" the simplest set of clothes, as well as large jewelry (not necessarily expensive). Nowadays, fur accessories are in fashion, designed to bring chic with the least financial losses, for example, a fur scarf worn over a coat.

Alexander Terekhov:

I believe that the crisis provides an opportunity to stop chasing things for one season and buy yourself something classic that can be worn for years. And you can diversify your wardrobe with accessories: a scarf, belt, handbag, interesting earrings. In my collections, for example, there are very beautiful belts and mufflers. A simple black dress and an expressive detail - stylish, elegant and always modern.

The third secret. Look for non-standard solutions

Did you see a beautiful jumper in your friend's wardrobe? Try wearing it as a dress, complementing it with tight tights, high boots and large beads. A shirt found in the same place can be turned into a tunic: put it on with a thin turtleneck and tight trousers, roll up your sleeves and add a beautiful belt. In stores, do not bypass the departments with men's clothing and, especially accessories: hats, ties, suspenders - all this can be safely tried on and applied.

If you lack confidence for fashion experiments, collect a basic wardrobe in a single color scheme. For example, most things can be black (the easiest way to add chic to "poor" sets), and accessories - bright.

Lyudmila Norsoyan:

Remember how in "Gone with the Wind" Scarlett rips off the curtain and sews a luxurious dress out of it? It seems to me that if you want to look beautiful and fashionable even in times of economic turmoil, then you should be inspired by this example. And it is not even necessary to be able to sew professionally - it is not difficult to cut out a sun skirt or a long scarf from a piece of fabric that can liven up your outfit.

The fourth secret. Become a "hunter of things"

Girls' best friends are … sales! The main “rule of using” sales is not to buy things that are about to go out of fashion (that's why they are being sold), but to pay attention to more “long-playing” models (there are such items in every collection). With the adage “get your sleigh ready in summer,” you can get great winter boots for half the price in the spring. And for those who are intimidated by the words "past collection", we remind you that we usually wear shoes for more than one season, right?

Add unique pieces to your wardrobe. You can find them in your mother's closet, in your grandmother's chest, at a flea market or at an Internet flea market. Very often vintage - not collectible, but wearable - costs nothing or is very cheap. The main thing is not to pass by.

Victoria Savvateeva, MaiNaim brand:

Of course, sales are a great way to replenish your wardrobe with minimal losses to your wallet! And you know, even very wealthy people are not ashamed of sales. I also note that the ability to carefully think over your wardrobe, refusing unnecessary purchases, is beneficial not only to your budget, but also … the environment.

The fifth secret. Play with images

Remember how the heroine of a famous movie taught her boss "combinatorialism." Spend some time in front of the mirror, combining the clothes you have in different variations. Sometimes the same thing in different sets looks completely different!

Learn to make “cocktails” from expensive and cheap things, fashionable and timeless, branded and nameless. If you doubt your own taste, look through glossy magazines and learn from specific stylistic suggestions. Consider the images of celebrities, especially those who are most often praised by fashion critics. And try, try, try.