Style Hacks To Look Expensive Everyday
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How To Look Expensive On A Budget – The Indian Version

I was watching a You tube video by a westerner, which had really nice tips on how to look expensive on a budget. But the video did not cater to Indian audience as a whole as we have a specific taste, environment and hotter season than the west. So I decided to sit down and tweak down the styling tips little bit so that they apply to us, the Indians 🙂

Before jumping into the writing wagon, I would like to tell you how much I adore Maharani Gayatri Devi, Princess Diana & Kate Middleton for the style and sheer grace they have. They are born with it. Now there are some riches who apparently look classy because they can afford really high end fashion brands. I don’t have that kind of money, but it does not mean that you or I can not look expensive or classy.

There are some sure shot way to instantly level up your look and appearance. Follow me on these tips & hacks:

10 Styling Tips & Hacks TO Look Expensive On A Budget – The Indian Way

Composed & Poised Look Win Hearts
Composed & Poised Look Win Hearts

1. Pastels Over Loud Colors

Everybody loves colors, the brighter the better, specially we, the Indians, we just love them, and that’s why Holi is our favorite festival too. But hey, just tone down that color a bit and welcome to the classy club. The video suggested to go for Neutrals & Basic colors such as blacks, browns and beige but we can’t wear those shades as we live in a very hot and humid country.

Stick to pastels instead. Pastels any way rock the summer and spring season. Pastels really UP YOUR GAME. They come in every shape, size and style. White/Pastel/Neutral co-ord sets are the hottest trends in 2019.

2. Solid Over Patterns

White Always Look Classy
White Always Look Classy

Avoid big, asymmetrical patterns at any cost unless you are fan of our ‘Gully Boy’ .  Solid Colors, really create a strong personality. If you do not like to wear solid colors, go for stripes. If you are unsure of the stripes, go check online fashion stores like Stalk Buy Love, Shein or anything like that. You can get an idea what you exactly want. (not promoting the websites, but I personally like the styles they offer)

  • Wear clothes that flatter your shape and are of your size.
  • Prefer structured clothes over flow-y and asymmetrical cuts.
  • Use belts to tame down the flow-y-ness of your dress, if any.

3. Diamond Studs

If you can not afford real diamonds, get a fake pair of diamond studs. No one would even notice, if you pick a nice quality fake pair of studs. But it will add a lot of beauty to your personality specially when you wear your hair up.

4. Manicured Nails

I myself am guilty of not keeping up with my nails (pun intended), but your nails really matter a lot. Specially if you want to look all poised and classy.

  • Don’t wear too short or too long nails. Trim them, file them, by yourself nicely.
  • Choose either a nice red ()if you are really sure about the shade) or go for the pastel/neutral shades.
  • Bonus Tip: Massage your nails with castor oil twice a week at night and you will be amazed how strong they grow.

5. Wear Pointy Footwear

Even if you cannot wear heels (Indian roads, huh), you can anyway opt for pointy toe shoes (bellies) in flats. They really look amazing and classy over the normally rounded toe shoes. Trust me.

Pointy Shoes Over Anything else
Pointy Shoes Over Anything else

6. Keep It Simple

Be it your makeup, your hair or your clothes, try to keep it minimal. Don’t overdo like you are going to a big fat Indian wedding.  That looks really attractive.

7. Statement Jewelry

Keep Accessories Minimal
Keep Accessories Minimal

You might not be a jewelry person, but sometimes, a very exotic looking jewelry piece can really make you look very attractive and classy at the same time. Not talking about those funky jewelry pieces but a sophisticated yet simple pendent, or a minimal design watch.

8. Match Your Accessories

Keep Accessories Minimal
Keep Accessories Minimal & Matched

Mainly your bag, belt and your shoes must match in terms of the tone, texture, style & fabric or at least look alike and not contrasting.

  • Do not carry extra large bags or purse.
  • Your sunglasses should be basic and of adequate size that suit your face shape.

9. Mindful Contrasting

Don’t just mix and match every thing. What you can contrast is your layering like a scarf.  Wear monochrome looks but adding a contrasting element can actually work amazingly.

10. Watch What You Speak

Not exactly a style hack, but trust me it matters the most. No matter what you wear or how you look, the way you speak or treat people around you, defines your character within seconds. Be polite. Don’t shout or curse (the latest fashion among girls).

Bonus Tip: Whenever you buy stuff, make sure to buy that really looks costly or at least of high quality. It’s not  always have to be branded. But make sure it does not look cheap even by seeing at it. Have a closer look at the fabric. The fabric must look good.

Hope I could make sense here in the post. I personally follow these and really could relate to the video (going to link it down here in case you are interested.)

 

You have got something to add to the list? Leave your comments below.

Nisha Malik ❤

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23 Comments

  • Sajid Akhter

    Hi Nisha,

    Nice article with some valuable suggestions. Your post is very informative and helpful.

    Thanks for sharing, have a good day.

  • Noor Anand Chawla

    I really liked your tips. Another tip I can add from my personal experience is to shop during sales. You can score fabulous, good quality products for quite affordable prices- which will contribute in making you look more expensive!

  • Yogita Amit Joshi

    Indeed an amazing article.. i love the way you share simple tips to glam up your avatar.. i love owning pastels and pointed footwears are my favorite. Love your article alot.. beautifully written.

  • Khushboo

    These are some fabulous and helpful tips. Who doesn’t want to look fabulous with less investment. I will remember this tips.

  • preety tiwari

    I really loved your tips ,it’s really helpful to the Indian audience and for not so fashion enthusiasts like me. i will definitely keep these in mind.

  • Mrinal Kiran

    That is so true… Pastels and solid colours add a lot of classy factor to one’s personality! I personally love pastels… Manicured nails and a good pair of footwear are also essential!

  • Varsh

    These are some great hacks to rock the elegant look on a budget. Money isn’t and shouldn’t be a factor in looking good!

  • jiya

    Budget is a big constraint for sure. But if such amazing tips are there so no worries and one can easily plan a classy look .

  • Reetuparna Saha

    Pastels indeed look so sophisticated and can be worn to any kind of occasion. Pointed heels are also a good way to up the look by a notch or two. Superb tips.

  • Firdaus Peerzada

    This is always my favourite topic. I am always into all this taking inspiration and creating looks Which look beautiful and expensive.

  • Prerna Sinha

    Thankyou for sharing these styling tips. These tips are actually helpful and amazing. I like the solid pattern tip and the manicure one. Keeping your nails in shape is also important.

  • Jhilmil D Saha

    Very nice tips to follow. I always think less is more to look classy and expensive. And yes pastels hands down.

  • Papri Ganguly

    Less is more. You have to keep everything minimal to make it a statement. Pointy shoes and pastel colors are so in trend now.

  • Gurjeet Chhabra

    Liked the handpicked tips of yours on the burning topic. Its the need of everyone to flaunt the best of her but within the radius of her wallet. Indeed the best tips to follow all around.

  • Judy

    Hey Nisha these are some fabulous tips for looking expensive 😉 that too on a budget expenditure. Though I don’t need an artificial diamond studs coz I have original but I surely have to work upon statement jewelry.

  • Roshni Parate

    Wow, these are some really good tips.?.. Many things I do follow, but still gonna try pointy foot wear.?.. Definitely gonna experiment these tips.

  • Aakanksha burde

    I need to learn several points from it because with low budget looking expensive is sought out by you

  • Purnima

    I love all the tips to look expensive on a budget. You have curated this list amazingly. Love each and every point of it.

  • Charu Chittwal

    Such a beautiful blog it was, I am so impressed by the tone you have used there and out of all the points mentioned, watch out what is speak as my favorite.

  • Docdivatraveller

    These are actually some great tips! The pointy heels, solids, etc etc are really important. However the last point, ie speaking with sophistication is most important.

  • Pallavi

    Very informative post for almost everyone ,great styling tips though,it’s always said a person is known by the shoes they wear and the way they speak.and you have covered these 2pointers too.

  • Aishwarya Iyengar

    Wow this is like a perfect blogpost for me ! I never knew pastels would make me look amazing

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