Jet-Set Style On A Budget - Guest Post By Mia Taylor

If you’re one of those girls who pay a lot of attention to their outfits and fashion choices – welcome to the club! We completely understand you, and we’re here to teach you how to come up with a fabulous jet-set style on a budget. Here are five useful tips on how to make that happen, so check them out and nail your combos like a true fashionista!

Understand that money doesn’t define your personal style

Dressing expensive has more than one connotation, which means that you really don’t have to spend a lot of cash in order to look good. Of course, there have always been people who identify personal style with money, who are willing to spend thousands of dollars on expensive designer items that don’t even look good on them. Once you realize that you don’t need to spend a month’s rent on a brand new outfit, you’ll learn that your personal style comes from within and isn’t necessarily linked to your bank account.

Know where to shop

The previous point brings us to this one, as knowing where to shop is an essential step when you wish to look glamorous but still want to save some money at the same time. Even though a lot of people consider second-hand shopping quite weird, trust us that it isn’t – there are many such stores that offer brand new and even designer stuff for a fraction of the price, so you can end up with a vintage Dolce & Gabbana dress for just a couple of dollars. Off-the-rack stores are also a good choice, as well as thrift and consignment stores. All you have to do is to wash the clothes properly and they’ll be as good as new!

Invest in quality basics

You’ve probably already heard of the concept called ‘capsule wardrobe’ which incorporates basics like fitted blazers, simple T-shirts or V-necks, quality jeans, button-downs in neutral shades, and other similar garments. The main goal of creating a capsule wardrobe is to shorten your decision-making process by simplifying your outfits in general, since everyone knows that such combos look most glamorous and luxurious. If nothing else, you should definitely invest in quality shoes and bags, as owning these pieces is a characteristic of an impeccable personal style. However, if you can’t afford to buy designer pieces, you should opt for a minimalist leather handbag and match it with a pair of classy loafers – these will definitely do the trick and help you look like true jet-setter!

Shop on sale whenever you can

Shopping on sale is one of the best ways to get luxurious (designer) items at reasonable prices, which is of the utmost importance when you’re on a budget. This goes for all parts of your wardrobe, from basic pieces to accessories, but it particularly applies to seasonal items like swimwear or ski clothing. Buying such clothes on sale is exactly what you should go for, as these are the pieces you’ll wear for a limited amount of time throughout the year, which is why you shouldn’t spend hundreds of dollars on them. For example, fashionistas from the Land Down Under know that their swimsuit should always be on point since Australian summers are quite hot and they spend a lot of time at the beach or by the pool. So, buying affordable designer swimwear in Australia is an absolute must because spending too much money isn’t an option for everyone. Just make sure to complement your beach look with some simple yet effective accessories, and you’ll undoubtedly look fabulous!

Always, always keep it real

Stylish ladies who really mean business should always give their best to keep it real, which is essential for one simple reason – fakes are often easily spotted, and that’s why they won’t ever allow themselves to be seen wearing such pieces. If you don’t have enough cash to buy an extravagant leather coat at the moment, don’t buy one made from fake leather either. Instead, save some money and get a leather jacket which costs a lot less, but is still genuine. The same goes for designer bags and shoes – never opt for fakes if you can’t afford the original pieces, but find their counterparts made from quality materials and you’ll look equally glamorous and sophisticated, without any doubt!

As you can see, coming up with stunning jet-set looks is definitely possible, no matter if you’re on a budget or you have thousands of dollars in your bank account. Just remember that your personal style shouldn’t be based on money and designer items only – but on your ability to put together an ordinary clothing combo and still look flawlessly fashionable. That’s exactly how it should be done!

Mia Taylor is a fashion and beauty enthusiast from Sydney and writer for www.highstylife.com. She loves writing about her life experiences. Travelling and enjoying other cultures and their food with her husband is a big part of her life. She is always on the lookout for new trends in fashion and beauty, and considers herself an expert when it comes to lifestyle tips. Twitter | Facebook

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