10 Expensive-Looking Staples Every Wardrobe Could Benefit From
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@lizzyhadfieldStyle Notes: Of all the dress trends out there, none look quite so expensive as those featuring satin fabrications. Be it for weddings or just elevated weekend attire, there’s no summer occasion a satin dress can’t handle.
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@_jessicaskyeStyle Notes: Lighter-coloured jeans always make a comeback in the warmer months. As is often the case, it’s the little things that can make your outfits more premium—instead of opting for pure white jeans, I suggest looking for off-white or ecru pairs, as they tend to look more expensive.
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@brittanybathgateStyle Notes: If your goal is to look rich and unbothered, a printed square scarf will certainly get you there. Worn in your hair or around your neck or tied to the strap of your bag, this is a common detail I see in the most expensive-looking outfits.
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@lindseyhollandStyle Notes: Leather jackets are classic, this we know, but if you’re in the market for something that looks a little more elevated, seek out the boxy styles that are currently dominating the fashion scene. With less of an emphasis on the metal hardware and more of a focus on the sleek silhouette, these look more spendy in my eyes.
Blazers count too and this jacket will make you look effortlessly cool.
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@leasy_inparisStyle Notes: Perhaps the most in-demand item on our list, striped knitwear is proving incredibly popular with fashion people right now. There’s just something so inherently luxe about a Breton stripe.
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@nlmarilynStyle Notes: Rotate your black tailoring with pieces in a softer but no-less-sleek navy hue.
This blazer will give everything you wear with it extra polish but especially a pair of low-rise jeans or a slip dress.
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@ch.phr8phStyle Notes: When I want to look like I’ve put considerable amounts of effort into my look but, in reality, have neither the time nor the patience to do so, I simply add pearl jewellery. Et voilà—your outfit looks expensive.
I don’t wear bracelets often—I don’t like the clacking noise they make against my keyboard as I type—but I'm willing to make an exception for this beauty.
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@abimarvelStyle Notes: Though I do have a soft spot for basket bags, this year, I’m looking to invest in a chic canvas tote, as I generally find they look more elevated than my beloved basket weaves.
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@monikhStyle Notes: Though they were prevalent last summer, the relaxed shirt returned for 2023, with so many influencers already wearing theirs. Effortless and endlessly versatile, it’s key pieces like this that make whatever you’re wearing look timeless and, thus, more expensive.
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@BRITTANYBATHGATEStyle Notes: Loafers are a classic wardrobe staple that will never go out of style. Thanks to brands like The Row and Gucci, who put them on the map, they’re considered to be a very premium footwear choice (even if you buy yours on the high street).
Sleek, polished and so much more expensive-looking than their £50 price tag.
