Cheap 'n chic: 10 tips for stylish dressing on a budget

Dabble in the men's section for boxy blazers, scour vintage shops for timeless pieces and more budget shopping advice from fashionista Yasmin Furmie

14 January 2018 - 00:00 By Staff reporter

1. Mix inexpensive items with great quality shoes, handbags or other accessories.
2. With inexpensive items, keep prints to a minimum. Solid colours can give the appearance of luxury - especially black, navy or charcoal - and can be worn for more than one season.
3. Take inspiration from the bigger and more expensive brands and interpret them with items from the chain stores.
4. Vintage shops provide endless ways to perk up your looks. Great belts and clothes that are well-priced can always be mixed with current pieces from your wardrobe.
5. Places like Mr Price, YDE and other big chain stores have affordable accessories that can update your look instantly.
6. I don't hesitate to buy inexpensive clothes that appeal to me, be it from Mr Price, Jet or another chain store, but one or two great quality pieces make all the difference.
7. Pair a simple black dress with a great belt, colourful socks and killer shoes. Clothes should always fit well.
8. Keep an eye on sales. Inexpensive doesn't always mean mass produced. Bargains can be found at the most unlikely places.
9. Don't be afraid to check out the men's department for boxy blazers and unstructured shirts.
10. Ultimately, fashion requires you to be brave, daring and act outside of the boundaries...

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