Ever wonder why some clothes just look cheap, no matter the price tag?
It’s not just about how much you spend – even pricier items can look cheap if you’re not careful!
In this video, Shea Whitney breaks down the top 10 clothing choices that often look cheap and offers practical advice on what to wear instead.
She reveals the most common fashion mistakes and how to elevate your look effortlessly. Her tips will help you avoid these pitfalls and achieve a stylish, polished look.
Let’s transform “cheap” clothes into a chic wardrobe!
Summary of the video:
Cheap pieces can look expensive if selected well, while costly items can look tacky if they have certain flaws. Knowing what to look for helps you save money and only splurge when necessary.
Investing in quality bras is essential to make your entire outfit look polished. Cheap bras, especially those with uncomfortable underwires or visible seams, can negatively impact your appearance. Eby’s seamless bras are recommended for their comfort and durability, with features like no-slip nylon grips, 3D support wings, and a range of sizes up to 4X.
She suggests getting bras in basic colors (black, nude, and neutral tones) and highlights different styles offered by Eby, such as the wireless bralette and support bralette.
Certain color-blocking styles can look unflattering, especially when mismatched tones (like warm and cool beiges) are combined. She demonstrates how this issue can make even well-made garments look unappealing.
Diagonal or mixed bright-and-muted color blocking, as in some trendy tops, can look dated or cheap. She recommends sticking to subtle color combinations within the same tonal family, like neutrals, for a classy effect.
Drawstrings that don’t match the pants’ color, especially white strings on dark pants, can look cheap. She suggests choosing joggers with either no drawstring or one that matches the pant color to create a more cohesive, polished look.
Ripped jeans can look classy if done right. Light wash denim with subtle distressing looks more polished than heavily ripped or dark denim with contrasting tears. She recommends avoiding overly distressed jeans and opting for lighter wash options where the rips blend in more naturally.
Buttons that clash with the cardigan color, are oversized, or overly numerous can make a cardigan look low-quality. She advises seeking cardigans with buttons that match or blend with the material for a more refined appearance.
Brands attempting to mimic Chanel tweed often use subpar materials that look cheap. She suggests opting for real tweed, even if at a similar price, to achieve a high-end look.
Contrasting stitching can sometimes look poorly made and cheap. Items where stitching blends with the fabric look cleaner and more expensive. She also notes that when patterns like stripes or checks don’t align, it detracts from the quality.
Cheap jewelry often has a brassy, yellow tone. Selecting jewelry with a more natural gold or silver tone can elevate an outfit. She recommends Pavo jewelry on Amazon, which uses 14-karat gold plating for a luxurious look at an affordable price.
The final takeaway is to focus on good foundational garments. Comfortable and well-fitted bras and underwear can make a big difference in how your outfit looks and feels.
*Summary created by AI and edited by author
