Sometimes you can pay less money for a piece of clothing yet look stunning in it. Here are the 5 main reasons why your clothing does not look good enough.

Avoid these common mistakes made by others and look fabulous in your cheap clothes.

1. Laced clothing
If you want to know what real lace looks and feels like, then you should see handmade lace used to make couture gowns and wedding dresses. What you see in your local store cannot measure up. It is made by means of special machines. Its surface is flimsy and flat. Cheap lace will never look good enough. If you want something resembling lace, then try fine mesh instead. It is not as elegant as lace, but it is quite feminine. Fine mesh bought in H&M looks great and costs little. If fine mesh is not what you want, then buy a plain dress and use your favorite accessories to make it more attractive – after all, a $45 lace dress is not an option anyways!

2. Embellishments and detailing
Be careful when you buy an item that has embellishments on it. There are not too many cheap garments that are well-embroidered. Usually the quality of beads, studs and sequins used for cheap clothing is too low. They are attached by machines instead of a human. Decorated clothes that are new will always look good, but do not let this mislead you. Once you start wearing it you will see all these details fall apart. A piece of clothing with missing jewels looks awful. What we suggest is that you should buy plain and simple garments. Adorn them with your own jewelry, embellishments and pretty accessories. Be your own stylist.