15 clothes that make you look cheap. If you have them in your wardrobe you better come up with a plan on how you will get rid of them. I am a strong advocate for women looking elegant and having feminine traits and it brings me joy to be able to touch on this topic. Let’s dive in.
What it means to look cheap
This occurs when someone’s clothing lacks style, elegance, or sophistication. Additionally, it could also be due to fabric choices, the combination of clothes, or wearing inappropriate attires for a specific occasion.
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Clothes that make you look cheap
#1 See through clothes
They undermine a lady’s image by not only showing too much skin but also taking away any sense of elegance or sophistication as they come off as provocative.
#2 Gym Clothes
For obvious reasons such as; Firstly- they are too tight. Secondly, they are informal for all other places besides the gym. No matter how much you accessories, gym clothes will never be for any formal event.
#3 Clothing with excessive branding or logo
Too much logos or brands might be seen as tacky. They clutter the design of the garment, making it appear visually chaotic and distracting.
#4 Extremely cut-off shorts
These are considered cheap as they are usually too short and they end up showing put of your bum. I know it might look beautiful considering some celebrities wear them with vests and heels. But most of these shorts just lack the modesty touch.
#5 Bandage dresses
These type of dresses are typically made from stretchy fabric that is too tight. They are mostly associated with nightlife or club settings. Their stretchy fabrics is also made most of the time from less formal or luxurious materials.
#6 Ripped jeans
Ripped jeans do not have a fine polished end look hence are not considered classy. I know it’s a style but what comes to your mind when you see a torn cloth? That’s exactly how classy people view ripped jeans.
Tips For Clothes That Make You Look Cheap
- Dress according to the occasion.
- Avoid clothes with bad stitches at all costs.
- When you show skin be as modest as possible.
- Opt for me dresses made from silk, satin, or other high-end fabrics.
- You can go the extra mile and replace some of your plastic buttons with more expensive looking buttons.
Additionals that make you look cheap
#7 Wrinkled clothes
They always give the impression that you don’t pay attention to details. Wrinkled clothes may also indicate that someone is unkempt. My tip is to always iron the clothes immediately they come from the laundry room and store them in a way they don’t get easily wrinkled.
#8 Wearing heels that you can’t walk in
This is often considered not classy because it give off an impression of trying too much, discomfort and awkwardness. Hence going against being graceful and confident.
Tip, if you love a certain heel, practice at home until you are confortable enough to walk elegantly and confidently.
#9 Showing too much skin
No matter how gorgeous your body is showing too much skin comes across as an attention-seeking, which does not align with elegance and sophistication.
#10 Visibly stained clothes
Clean women demonstrate classiness, so stained clothes simply indicate a lack of class. Pay attention to your clothes, and choose to take them to professional cleaners who can remove stains without causing damage.
#12 Clothes that are too baggy
Too baggy clothes are neither feminine nor elegant. They lack structure or shape may also fail to flatter the wearer’s figure, further diminishing their perceived value and style.
Solutions
- Know your measurements.
- Always read reviews before buying clothes online, this helps you know if you need to purchase a down .
- Whenever possible fit the clothes before making the purchase.
- Take your clothes to a tailor and have them fix if they are a little baggy.
#13 Loud or clashing patterns or colors
Clashing patterns are unquestionably distractive and chaotic. Remember the goal is to always keep it simple. So take your time and match patterns and keep your clothes colors as neutral as possible.
#14 Clothing with excessive branding or logo
Too many logos or brands often came off as tacky. They clutter the design of the garment, making it appear visually chaotic and not classy.
#15 Visibly showing undergraments
I have heard people say, “Everybody knows I wear a bra so what if it show.” Trust me it’s neither cute nor classy. It firstly takes main attention from your outfit and secondly it shows a lack of attention to details.
On the hand, panties are even worse, they are purely attention seeking strategies that shows lack of elegance and are inappropriate in any setting.
Effects of Dressing In Clothes That Make You Look Cheap
- They call for negative attention.
- Dressing in cheap clothes might affect the way people approach you and the level of respect you receive.
- Cheap clothes paint lack of confidence for the one wearing them.
In conclusion I once read, that you should dress how you want to be addressed. As women who are aim to live a luxurious life, we can not wear clothes that negatively affect our personal brand. Aim at picking clothes that reflect how you view yourself.