Do you want to look at a million dollars on a less than million dollar budget? Then check out our clever tips for curating a high-end wardrobe without breaking the bank below.
Choose neutral colors
Bright and bold colors go in and out of fashion over time; however, neutral colors have a timeless quality about them. This is important when it comes to curating a high end wardrobe on a budget because it means you can invest in a few pieces in neutral colors and continue to use them for a long time.
Focus in particular on colors such as black, navy and gray, with white and beige also being the best investments here. Another benefit of investing in high-end items in neutral colors is that you can easily mix and match them with other items in your wardrobe instantly raising the quality of your look.
Compare prices online
If you’re building a home wardrobe on a less than spectacular budget, one of the best tips to use is to get online and compare the price of items from different retailers. indeed it’s likely you will be shocked by the massive savings you can make on the very same item just by shopping around.
The great news is that sites like Modesens.com do the comparison for you. All you need to do Is search for a particular product by its name, number , brand or keyword and they will instantly return results showing which stores online you can purchase it from and cost.
Look after your purchases
Most designer items are meant to last a lifetime, if you take care of them in the right way. That means keeping your handbags in their dust bag, and your shoes in boxes with shapers in. You can even get clear display boxes now that allow you to show off your collection without risking it getting dirty or damaged.
When it comes to clothes it’s all about sticking to the care instructions on the label. That means if it says dry clean only, it should never go near your washing machine.
It’s also a good idea to have a decent tailor / seamstress in your phonebook as they can no only make alterations to ensure he perfect fit (which also raises the look of the piece) but can make invisible repairs should the worse happen and you get a hole, fray or tear in your designer piece.
Accessorize carefully
When it comes to building a high-end wardrobe, the accessories you choose mustn’t let down the overall image you are trying to create. What this means is you need to have just as good and I for detail when choosing accessories like jewelry, sunglasses, hats, shoes and scarves as you do for the main pieces in your wardrobe. Be sure to carefully evaluate quality and style before mixing them with true designer pieces.
Shop vintage
Last of all, a great option for creating a high-end wardrobe on a budget is to shop vintage. Indeed, you can make massive savings by doing this compared to buying a new item. For example, a Chanel flap bag is around $6000 new, but a similar item is only around $3000 when bought as a vintage piece. Of course, you will need to go through all the checks to make sure the item you are buying is authentic. But as the vintage market is so popular these days, you can find independent authenticators online pretty easily.
