We have put together rules that will allow you to save money and look no less luxurious at the same time.
Pay attention to the lining
When buying clothes, inspect the lining - on high-quality clothes the lining is invisible, neatly sewn and does not peek out from under the clothes.
Check the pattern on the seams
Pay attention to whether the pattern fits together at the seams of the product. Do not buy an item if the pattern is broken: this indicates the manufacturer’s desire to save on fabric. Such clothes will look cheap.
Pay attention to the composition of the item
Pay attention to modern materials. For example, neoprene, which is present even in the most budget brands. And also for textured fabrics - tweed, cotton and linen. Such things look expensive, even if they cost little.
Opt for faux suede
Faux suede looks more expensive than faux leather, so go for it with confidence.
Avoid exposed zippers
Often the quality of a product is revealed by the fittings. It is the open zippers in inexpensive clothes that indicate the cost of the item. If the zipper is visible, then its color and all its elements must match the fabric. Except in cases where the external zipper is a design element, it should be covered with a placket.
Opt for pointed-toe shoes
Bright pumps in the mass market look just as beautiful as in luxury brands, and pointed ballet flats and heels in black or nude will suit any office look.
Give the impression of being made to order
Only an expensive brand can afford good patterns, which create the impression that this item is unique and made specifically for the owner.
Therefore, the main thing is a neat appearance:
- never wear wrinkled things
- things should not be twisted or sloppily fastened
- Clothes should keep their shape and fit
- Avoid models with folds, this gives away the product intended for mass consumption
Pay attention to the bag
Opt for neutral tones: black, white, beige, and jewel tones such as sapphire and malachite. Such colors in combination with artificial leather look more advantageous than bright and pastel shades.
Don't buy bags with contrasting stitching, fringes, pleats or embroidery (such details hide poor quality, such as the fact that the product is sewn from pieces).
Nothing gives away an inexpensive bag more than cheap fittings: most often, expensive bags do not have a zipper.
A bag with a rigid shape will last longer and look more like a designer item.
Don't get carried away with decorative elements
Lace in designer items is strikingly different from what you can buy in the mass market. Give preference to a small lace element, it will add femininity to the look. There is a strict rule for rhinestones and sparkles - they have the right to life only in couture outfits.
Avoid earthy tones
Avoid basic items in dark colors. These shades fade quickly, so opt for bright tones, jewel tones and pastel colors.
Tuck in your clothes
A tucked-in shirt gives a collected look. It is worth abandoning fashionable styles that contain sloppiness - grunge, boho or hippie. Stick to classic, romantic and casual styles.
Add gold
An easy way to look stylish without breaking the bank is to keep your outfit simple (think a white T-shirt and boyfriend jeans) and add gold or quality gold-plated jewelry.
HOW TO LOOK FOR A MILLION: INVEST IN CLOTHING USING THE 1/3 RULE
You can achieve a lot with Vicki Oliver's book, The Millionaire's Handbook: How to Look and Act Like a Millionaire, Even if You're Not. For example, one of the brilliant tips is to invest in clothing using the one-third principle. This means that you need to reduce the number of things you buy to one third, but the price of each of those things should be three times higher. Thus, for the same amount that you are used to spending on your wardrobe, you will buy fewer things. But - excellent quality! Expensive and high-quality items in classic styles that will last for many years are an excellent investment in your appearance.
HOW TO LOOK FOR A MILLION: CASUAL
Casual does not mean careless. Casual is a casual business, office style that can be easily transformed for both work and informal settings. For example, you can replace the arrow trousers with discreet classic dark-colored jeans and combine them with a high-quality, well-fitting jacket with three-quarter sleeves or thumb length.
Pay close attention to black things: black only looks stylish when things are new. Washed and faded black looks lonely.
HOW TO LOOK FOR A MILLION: NO LUXURY BRANDS
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Big brands make the image look cheap, not expensive. Things whose origin is difficult to identify look better than a belt or bag with a distinctive print or a huge buckle with the letter H. You should also give up Chanel-style bags on a long chain, boring Burberry-style plaid scarves and other easily recognizable things, the true cost which everyone knows. This can provoke dissonance in the perception of your image: a potential employer or fiancé will think, where exactly do you get the funds to buy such things?
We often evaluate people by their clothes and involuntarily form an impression of a person by looking at how he is dressed. However, if you look at the richest people on the planet, you can’t always tell by their appearance that they are billionaires. Just remember the same Steve Jobs, whom we most often saw in a black turtleneck and blue jeans.
Today we decided to take a look at how the richest women in the world dress.
Alice Walton
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The only daughter of Wal-Mart founder Alice Walton is worth $46 billion. In clothes, she prefers the classics: formal suits, elegant dresses and sophisticated accessories. Interesting glasses are another feature of Alice's style.
Lauren Powell Jobs
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Many people know Lauren as the wife of Steve Jobs. However, she herself does not sit idly by. Mrs. Jobs owns a huge stake in Disney, and she also recently acquired a stake in The Atlantic. In addition, she founded several non-profit projects. Lauren is a regular guest not only of business publications, but also of glossy magazines. Her incredible sense of style is nothing short of inspiring!
Miuccia Prada
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At 69 years old, Miuccia Prada is not only a fairly wealthy woman, but also a very bright and cheerful woman. Show up on the red carpet as Zeliboba? Why not! Miuccia enjoys life and proves that fashion suits all ages.
Francoise Bettencourt-Meyers
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33% of the shares of the world famous brand L’Oreal belong to 64-year-old Francoise. In 2017, her income was more than $40 billion, but it cannot be said that the heiress to the cosmetics empire is trying to stand out from the crowd with bright outfits. Not at all. On the contrary, Françoise prefers monochrome looks with unusual details and accessories.
Ivanka Trump
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Ivanka belongs to the type of people who grew up in golden swaddling clothes. But from childhood, little Ivanka was told that she had to achieve everything. Which, in fact, is what she did: she graduated from business school, built a career and is leading her own projects. Ivanka's style always follows new trends, but without fanaticism. She dresses stylishly, expensively and without excesses.
Elena Baturina
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Elena Baturina is the richest woman in Russia, her fortune is 1 billion dollars???? she earned it on her own. She is a co-founder of the Inteco company, chairman of the supervisory board of Inteco Management, creator of an international high-class hotel chain and owner of shares in Gazprom and Sberbank. Now Elena is purchasing real estate???? in the UK and the USA, and together with her husband, ex-mayor of Moscow, Yuri Luzhkov, manages the Weedern horse breeding concern. In her free time, the businesswoman plays tennis, golf, skiing⛷, collects photos, works of art and vintage cars????, in her park there are no less than fifty of them. Baturina created the Noosphere charity foundation, which deals with issues of religious tolerance, and also funds Be Open, which supports young designers around the world????. ❓What can you say about the entrepreneur? #energomania #energomaniaekb #energomaniaekaterinburg #energomaniapeople #success story #baturina #elenabaturina #forbeswomen #energomaniasuccess story #rechargeable batterieskaterinburg
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Compared to the women from this selection, Elena Baturina’s fortune is a drop in the ocean, but still she is one of the wealthiest ladies in Russia and the CIS. Elena's style is far from modern trends, but if she is so comfortable, then why not? He can afford it!
Sheikha Moza
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Sheikha Moza is the second of the three wives of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani. She has seven children, and manages to be involved in social and political activities. Sheikha manages to masterfully combine tribute to traditions in her images, and at the same time she has been recognized more than once as the most stylish woman on the planet. Her personal fortune is estimated at $7 billion.
There are people who prove that appearance is one of the least important things in life. Looking at these eccentrics, you would never say that they are the owners of million-dollar bank accounts. Now let's find out who loves a simple life.
What is an indicator of wealth for many people? Expensive designer clothes, numerous jewelry, watches that cost as much as a car, and so on. In fact, such stereotypes have long outlived their usefulness, and many really rich people look, to put it mildly, “unpresentable.” If you don't believe me, now you'll see for yourself.
1. Mark Zuckerberg
All people familiar with the Internet have at least once heard the name of this man, who has more than $70 billion in his bank account. The exorbitant amount did not go to his head, and outwardly he could be confused with an ordinary salesman in a store, since this guy likes more simple life. Plus, Mark is known for his broad charitable gestures.
2. Leonardo DiCaprio
Many people, having seen photographs of the world's favorite in ordinary life, do not immediately realize that he is the same Leo. This is not at all surprising, since an ordinary T-shirt, worn jeans and a cap do not attract attention at all and do not indicate his million-dollar fortune.
3. Boris Johnson
The mayor of London is known not only for his political decisions, but also for his appearance and life actions. He does not like a formal suit, but a sports jacket, jeans and other simple things are included in his wardrobe. His favorite means of transportation is a bicycle.
4. Keanu Reeves
The famous film actor and the dream of many women in life is a real modest guy. It is he who shines on the red carpet in expensive suits, but on ordinary days the star prefers simple and comfortable clothes. In addition, he can ride the subway without hesitation and does not see anything terrible in it.
5. Chuck Feeney
Those who travel by plane consider it their duty to visit the Duty Free Shoppers chain of stores. At the same time, few people know that its creator, billionaire Chuck Feeney, decided that by 2020 he would spend all his capital on charity. He does this gradually. This is simply a unique person whose actions deserve public recognition.
6. Michael Bloomberg
The mayor of New York is among the TOP 20 richest people in the world, but at the same time, residents of the metropolis often see him on the subway, and this is not a political action, but a life position. He believes that he should not be above his people.
7. Ingvar Theodor Kamprad
Who hasn't heard of the famous Swedish furniture company IKEA? No one will be surprised by the fact that its founder is one of the richest people in the world. At the same time, the man does not boast of his wealth at all and is very economical. Not only does he dress like most ordinary people, but he also travels on airplanes in economy class.
8. Tobey Maguire
The much-loved “Spider-Man” actually not only loves simple clothes, but is also an animal protector. There is an interesting story connected with his vegetarian position: during the filming of The Great Gatsby, all the main actors received a new Mercedes-Benz car for personal use, but Toby returned it because the interior was trimmed with genuine leather. This is what it means to not retreat from your life positions!
9. Nick Woodman
If you are not familiar with this name, then know that this is the founder of GoPro, who started from the very bottom and became a very successful person. What will surprise many is the fact that he was just a Californian surfer who just wanted a camera so he could take interesting pictures while riding. The stunning success has not changed his outlook on life in any way, and this rich man looks like a completely simple person.
10 and 11. Scott Farquhar and Mike Cannon-Brookes
If you met these two men on the street, you would never guess that they are the owners of a huge fortune. What’s most interesting is that they became billionaires completely by accident (I wish everyone could do that). While studying at the Australian University, the guys decided that they did not want to work “for their uncle” in the future, so they created their own business. As a result, Atlassian appeared, which brought them huge income.
12. Sergey Brin
One of the most famous and legendary computer businessmen, who is the President of Technology of Google Inc. He has billions, but still continues to lead a modest life: he lives in a three-room apartment, drives a Toyota Prius with a hybrid engine. Sergei also doesn’t spend a lot of money on his appearance.
13. Nicholas Berggruen
The founder of the famous investment company Berggruen Holdings decided that it was better to be homeless than rich. After he turned 45, he realized that money was not important at all, so he sold off his luxury real estate and began to travel. He lives in inexpensive hotels and enjoys the life of an ordinary person. True, he continues to be the head of the company.
14. Amancio Ortega
If you meet this billionaire on the street, you might think that this is an ordinary average person walking. In fact, the man is the founder of the popular clothing brand Zara, and he has more than $80 billion in his bank account. Ortega is known to the public for his modesty, and he runs away from journalists like fire.