By Mila Rahmat
There are two things that we humans are always low on – time and money. We can never have enough of both. We are forced to do the best with what we have, which is why a majority of us live on a budget and are pretty much in need of more time to pull our shit together. What makes it worse is that it’s kind of impossible to look good when you’re wearing clothes from Target and makeup from the Dollar store like when you’re on a budget. But here’s the thing: looking good is not as difficult as one might think. It’s simply a matter of being smart and strategic enough to use your resources to your advantage.
Have at least one set of classic clothes at hand
This holds true for both men and women. Women can always gravitate towards the little black dress or any other classic dresses that they feel they look good in. Men on the other hand should be smart enough to invest in a good pair of trousers/pants, a blazer, a tie, a good pair of shoes and a couple of white shirts. You can use them as your base wardrobe, and when the occasion arises, you can add trendy clothing items or accessories, as per the occasion you have to attend.
Believe in black
There is a reason why women go crazy over the little black dresses – black is the type of color that looks good on everybody, irrespective of their skin color, height or body type. Now this of course doesn’t mean you have to go all Goth. No, but do make sure you have at least 2-3 items that are black or deep blue/grey in color so that you can use them whenever the occasion arises. This is one of the most important rules of how to improve your looks without much effort.
Get enough sleep
A lack of good sleep always reflects on your face, most prominently as dark circles under your eyes. Now, you can use all the concealer in the world again and again to hide those circles, or, you know, you can actually sleep at least 6 hours every day to remedy this problem.
Focus on your brows
Cara Delevingne made full brows fashionable again, so why not make use of this trend and experiment with your eyebrows a little bit? There’s no denying that improving your looks includes being good at makeup. But if you suck at it, you can compensate by making minor tweaks to your eyebrows, which can instantly make your eyes seem alive and bright, and your face more full of life!
Grab those glasses
Sunglasses or even simple nerd glasses can instantly make you look like a different person. The best thing about these accessories is that you don’t have to shell hundreds of dollars for them – cheaper substitutes like the $10 ones will look just as good on you. And the best part is that almost nobody will be able to tell the difference. Men can opt for the nerd glasses, while, for women, sunglasses are the best bet when they are feeling too lazy to cake their faces with makeup.
Use a scarf
Again, this is a unisex trick on how to improve your looks. It simply depends on how confident you are about carrying a scarf. Of course, women have more options than men, but men shouldn’t let that hamper their journey to the world of fashion! You can always opt for plain colored scarves if it’s your first time trying them.
For women, a printed scarf is always a cheap and fun accessory to play with. You can tie on your hand, your waste, around your purse or your hair. It easily gives your appearance a much needed dimension and if you aren’t a scarf girl, then opt for bangles or statement rings or necklaces.
Give your greasy hair a makeover
Of course, you can always use dry shampoo. But if you’re in the mood for something fun, you can always style a scarf on your head to instantly glam up your look. Or of course, a simple hair band would do the trick nicely as well. If none of these options sound good to you, you can always opt for a tight, high ponytail or a tight hair bun. And tada! You’re good to go.
Good posture is important
For example, when you slouch while walking or sitting, not only do you look shorter, but your appearance becomes unattractive. If, on the other hand, you stand and walk straight with your spine erect, you not only look taller and thus slimmer, but also give off the impression of being a boss. A good posture works instantly in your favor when you’re wondering of how to improve your looks. It’s one of those things that most people neglect yet makes a huge impact on their appearance. So start practising today!
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