Money can be slightly tight around the corner especially when you are a freelancer and when you just starting out. We all know that first impression is very important no matter what, where and where. When you are going to an interview, when you are dating, when you are going to see a friend whom you haven't seen for such a long time, just you know.. those times when you know you are going to see them for the first time or the first time after a long time, you just need to find the PERFECT attire to wear to show them that you are in a better position now.
Then when it comes to products, when people say " if there is a price, there is a look" well it is my own saying though but have you ever go into a store, high-end (branded) and normal store (dept store or non branded), prices are different but the quality is also different? we cant deny that fact. I myself would love to shop like a maniac if i have the endless amount of money at the high-end stores :P
so, how do we look posh, casual but smart so that the people we are meeting for the first time is impressed by us? in this case, i am just going to give one situation, my situation, to see a client for design. I gotta be true to myself that i do find it difficult when it comes looking for a new attire whenever i meet up with my client. I dont buy my items from a high-end stores, i got my reasons why, and most of my items are non-branded. What can i say? i am all about the comfort than the brand.
here is some suggestions or ideas from me to you :)
1. LOOKING FOR AN INSPIRATION
How about, instead of buying magazines, which you wont need it anymore after reading it, go onto the internet (i am sure you all have internet, even it is only on your mobile) and just click "google" and type keywords like smart casual outfits, it will show you millions of outfits for ideas. If by searching through the search bar isnt that stylish for you, just simply find website that shows styling + outfits ideas, my favorite on is: LOOKBOOK.NU infact i have my own profile over there :P So, internet is one free option to look for the inspiration.
2. WHERE TO BUY?
I have a few suggestion on places but the most common place i went to is no other than DEPT. STORES. why? i always find them cheaper than the high-end ones, better quality than the non-brand ones. It is kinda in the middle of the level. Let me tell you the level of shopping here: High-end ( you know the YSL, BCBG, BVLGARI ETC), local brand (locally made with a pricey price but gotta love our own local products right? ), dept store (so-so price, better quality not superb tho, but still alright), and non-brand (bad garment and cheap but not so cheap). So dept. store is the most perfect place for me to find outfits (casually smart ) to wear. Girls just love it when they see "SALE" although my bf told me that it is kinda useless to go buy stuff from sale sections but here is another advice, when it comes to sale, check the high-end stores first usually they cut their price so low and it is more worth it to buy it there than dept store. Gotta be a smart shopper! (which i need to learn that!)
3. WHAT TO KEEP IN THE WARDROBE?
Main importants basics and colours to keep in your wardrobe are: Tanktops, spaghetti straps top, plain tshirt, button up blouse, blazer, cardigans, vest, jeans, knee-length skirts, dresses, pointy heels, wedges, cover-up flats and some accessories. All of these items, are not branded. I will tell you in which items to splurge if you want to splurge in a few moments
So, after you got that down, now the colours: BLACK, WHITE, BEIGE, GREY, BROWN ( all neutral colours) why? you can easily mix and match these and these will simply match everything. If these colours are a little to boring, you can add some bright bold colours: neon colours but remember to match them with some neutral acs or navy jeans. OH! jeans, make sure you have: black, navy and light blue denim. JEANS IS LIKE THE MUST HAVE FOR A DESIGNER LIKE ME :D
Accessories, basically i am not a big fan of accessories but i do pair them up with my outfit and after a few times of studying haha i love wearing pearls necklaces, some simple diamonte/pearl studs.
Let me give you my all time to go look!
- a fashionable button-up top
- a navy skinny jeans
- some nude heels
- pearl necklace
girly enough? :P
ps: if you are a guy, just simply buy some blazer, bootcut jeans , tshirt and button-up top and some formal shoes. oh dont forget, a watch!
REMEMBER! all of these are available in your dept store!
4. WHAT TO SPLURGE?
This is only for those of you who wants to splurge, i always think WATCH & HANDBAGS are the best assets to splurge. But for those of you who doesn't want to splurge, simply go for a black handbag or a white/silver/gold watch. :)
5. MAKE UP.
This is only for the ladies but gentlemen, you can also take some advice from this. When it comes to make up, no one going to know the brand that you have. SERIOUSLY. Even when you apply mac e/s on your left eye and Revlon e/s on the right one, if the colours look the same, they wont even have the slightest clue on the brand :) so you can really save up on make up.
Before i start with the colour, im going to tell you where and which brand to buy. Of course, dept store, as you guys know that dept has everything! or you can go to the brand counter itself.
Here are some of my fave drugstore products that are sold in dept store: REVLON, LOREAL, MAYBELLINE, MAX FACTOR. All of their prices are almost half or more cheaper compare to the highend ones. The quality? almost as good as the high-end ones. You are not going to wear make up 24/7 right? no it isnt good for your skin! :P
Now onto the colours, they are very easy, make sure you have: Neutral colours of eyeshadows (black/brown/nude) you can buy them in pallette usually they are more worth it, Lipstick in pink, red, peach and nude, Blushes in pink or peach, some black eyeliner and eyebrow pencil.
You need foundation + powder: Revlon colourstay for these! they are the BOMB!
As for the men, you can wear foundation + powder to make the skin flawless :)
6. TECHNOLOGY GADGET?
We all know that these tech items are often very pricey and for someone who just started, man... the income that you have can hardly cover the meal of the day! Dont worry, once you have the perfect attire, you dont need any tech haha because all eyes gonna be on you! to replace the gadget, simply just buy an a5 size of file with some papers and pen inside. It will be better if you can buy an extra plastic folder that can be bind inside together with the paper, and within that plastic folder, you can put pens, pencil, namecards and all those stationary that you need :)
so, you dont have to splurge so much to look casual and smart. With the right make up, colour and outfit you are set to go!
good luck
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