There is a very famous saying in the fashion world – 'Fashion can be bought, but style can be earned.' Most women think that by buying clothes from big and expensive designer brands or filling their wardrobe with high-priced clothes, they will automatically stand out and look stylish in the crowd. However, the reality is quite the opposite. It is often seen that even after wearing a gown, Indo-Western suit or trendy co-ord set bought after spending thousands of rupees, the overall look looks completely flat or mismatched. According to fashion designers and celebrity stylists, the problem is not in the price of clothes, but in the way they are carried and styled. Small mistakes ruin the grace of the entire look and can make even expensive clothes look cheap (tacky). These 5 big fashion mistakes spoil the look of expensive clothes. If you want your every look to look elegant, polished and classy, then eliminate these 5 basic mistakes from your daily routine today: 1. Selection of wrong undergarments and innerwear: The first and basic foundation of fashion is the right innerwear. No matter how expensive your outfit is, if the bra is not the right size, the straps are peeking out or there are visible panty lines (VPL) emerging outside the tight pants, it turns the whole look unsightly in no time. Always choose seamless and nude tone innerwear under thin fabric, bodycon dresses or white trousers. 2. Ignoring proper fitting and alterations: Readymade clothes are not perfect for everyone's body type. Shoulders falling loose, pants of longer length dragging on the ground or being unfitting from the waist destroys the entire charm. Even a simple kurta worth Rs 500, if tailored as per your body shape, gives a more royal look than an unfit designer kurta worth Rs 5,000. Before wearing any new clothes, get basic alterations done from the tailor. 3. Over-accessorizing and lack of balance: The 'more is more' formula doesn't work everywhere. Many women carry heavy earrings, big necklaces, bracelets, rings and heavy bags all together. When too many elements try to grab attention at once, the look starts to look cluttered instead of attractive. The rule is simple—if your clothes are heavy and functional, keep jewelry to a minimum (like just studs or a delicate bracelet). If the outfit is plain and simple, wear one statement jewelry piece (like chunky earrings). 4. Lack of understanding of weather and fabric: Wearing polyester or synthetic shiny clothes in summer and humid weather, or wearing thin chiffon without layering in winter outing not only makes you uncomfortable but also looks strange to the onlooker. How the fabric feels and looks has a deep impact. Natural fabrics like linen, pure cotton, silk and viscose always give a premium and elegant look due to their natural fall. 5. Combo of mismatched footwear and wrong bag: Even if the whole outfit is great, if you wear dirty, worn out or wrong shoes for the occasion, then the whole effect is lost. Wearing sports shoes under a traditional saree or lehenga (unless there is a specific theme) or hanging an oversized casual tote bag with a formal suit spoils the visual coordination. Always keep your footwear and bags neutral according to the occasion and the silhouette of the outfit. Follow these 3 golden rules to look classy and royal Adopt neutral and monochrome colors: Neutral shades like beige, off-white, black, navy blue, olive green and camel are always pleasing to the eyes and look expensive. Wearing tone-on-tone clothes of the same color family (Monochrome Look) gives a sleek and expensive look to your height and personality. Ironing and lint cleaning: Wrinkled clothes and lint can make even the most expensive clothes look old and neglected. Steam or iron clothes properly before wearing and use a lint roller. Body Language and Confidence: Clothes only decorate you, but your grace is determined by the way you walk, sit and talk. Straight posture and effortless confidence make any ordinary outfit extraordinary.
