7 Items I'm Buying to Make My Outfits Look More Expensive This Autumn

If there’s one fashion skill I pride myself on being proficient in, it’s the art of making my outfits look expensive without spending a lot on them. Hey, we all have our thing. Previously, I’ve waxed lyrical on everything from expensive-looking Amazon finds to fashion girls I follow for expensive-looking outfit ideas. Today, I’m going to be sharing some of the chicest new-season pieces and biggest autumn trends that exude a luxe-looking touch but don't carry a hefty price tag.

Luckily, the autumn season ahead provides some chic styles that can help us look like a million bucks without spending it. Think mock-croc accessories, silky fabrics and bougie detailing like silk scarves, tie-ribbon blouses and pleated skirts—all of which elevate an outfit to plush new heights. Scroll below for the items I’m buying ASAP to make my outfits look more expensive this autumn.

Mock-Croc Bags & Shoes

Glossy crocodile-effect shoes and accessories were a huge trend on the autumn runways. Mock croc always looks so luxe, and luckily this season there are plenty affordable bag and shoe options to nail the trend. 

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Belted Blazer

Nothing makes an outfit look more pulled together and refined than a belted blazer—a trend that will dominate our feeds this autumn. 

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Pleated Skirt

Pleated skirts were omnipresent on the autumn runways—from ecru pleated maxi skirts paired with sweaters at Chloé to check pleated midi skirts and blazers at Celine. Add chic knee-high leather boots to complete your luxurious-looking autumn outfit.

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Silk Scarves Tied in a Bow Around the Neck

A silky satin print scarf tied in a bow around the neck makes your outfit look expensive and polished. A quick, easy and affordable way to elevate even the simplest jeans and tee outfit. 

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Silky Fabrics

Nothing looks more luxurious than silky separates. Invest in a black slip dress or spaghetti strap top to add instant elegance.

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Cream Hues From Head to Toe

Whether you opt for a slouchy off-white suit or mix tones and textured layers in cream and camel hues, wearing neutral tones from head to toe exudes sophistication and looks costly. Break up the look with rich tan accessories.

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Up next, the biggest autumn/winter 2019 trends you need to know. 

This piece was originally published on Who What Wear US. 

Judith Jones
Senior Fashion Market Editor

Judith is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for nearly a decade. Judith started on the Shop Who What Wear team, creating content and managing a team of merchandisers for the Who What Wear shopping app. She later crossed over to the editorial team, where she shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands in her shopping-focused stories and social takeovers. She has become one of the top affiliate earners during her six plus years at Who What Wear. Before working in fashion, Judith was a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) and shared her passion for travel and food. She studied at the prestigious London Academy of Dramatic Arts as well as Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York. She later studied fashion merchandising and design, which laid the foundation for her career in fashion.


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