10 Simple Wardrobe Additions That Will Make Your Outfits Look Expensive

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Nothing makes an outfit look expensive like a crisp, freshly pressed white shirt. Go for a relaxed fit, and style with other elevated basics to complete your look. 

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@modedamour

The Olsen sisters are on to something with their floor-length coats. Seriously luxe and super on-trend, long tailored wool coats always look sophisticated and will appear to add a couple of zeros to the cost of your outfit.

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One simple way to take your basic tees and sweaters to next-level chic is with the simple addition of relaxed tailored trousers—an item practically every fashion person is wearing right now with heels and sneakers alike.

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@deborabrosa

Timeless and perennially chic, a classic striped sweater always adds an upscale touch to an outfit. Opt for a relaxed fit in a turtleneck, half-zip, collared, or crew-neck silhouette.

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@sylviemus_

Silky, soft fabrics ooze elegance and make every outfit look pricey. Whether you invest in real silk or go for a satin finish, a shirt, a dress, pants, or a skirt paired with a soft sweater and other basics is an easy way to elevate your ensemble.

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One incredibly low-lift way to take your outfit from average to posh is with the simple addition of a sleek leather belt. Tie it at the waist with your jeans, tailored trousers, and skirts.

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@jordanrisa

Investing in a chic pair of shoes such as loafers and black leather boots or this season's trend-forward slingbacks (a style we saw all over the runways) is a surefire way to make your outfit feel upscale. Opt for a versatile black pair for a luxe look.

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Whether pricey or affordable, opt for low-key luxury styles and silhouettes with clean lines, minimal prints, and muted colors that exude elegance and ease.

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Imaxtree

A black, beige, or gray blazer in a relaxed silhouette is a simple and smart piece that you can easily throw over T-shirts and dresses to give your outfit an expensive-looking touch.

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There is something so simple yet distinguishably sophisticated about a white turtleneck. The key is to wear it as a base and layer it with other elevated basics—for example, underneath a relaxed V-neck sweater, blazer, or trench—to give your look a striking and expensive-looking touch.