Everyone wants to look sophisticated and elegant. Although it is vital always to look good and put together, particular occasions require you to look your best. Examples of such include interviews, formal dates, and work presentations. While being in an expensive designer piece will often leave you looking put together, there are several other ways to achieve a classy look without spending much money.

One of the easiest and affordable ways to look put together is to avoid particular fashion and style mistakes. The secret here is that the minor changes can make a big difference. You may have expensive clothes and accessories, but if they do not flatter you, your effort will go unnoticed.

Here are some of the fashion mistakes that you should avoid if you intend to look sophisticated

1.Wearing too many accessories

Accessories are supposed to make an outfit unique to you. As many clothes look similar, it is the accessories that prevent you from looking like everyone else. However, when you pile too many accessories, you are likely to end up looking tacky. Doing this takes away from your outfit rather than enhancing it.

If you want to make your simple outfit elegant and sophisticated, you can achieve it by using your accessories properly. Rather than going overboard, choose one or two accessories for that day. For instance, you can select a pair of statement earrings to elevate a plain evening dress.

2.Leaving lint and animal fur on your clothes

You may not think so, but people do pay attention to details. When there’s animal fur or lint on your clothes, they will stand out. This mainly occurs if they contrast with your outfit’s color. A mistake that most people make is to attempt to color coordinate the lint on their clothes. People will still notice the lint and assume that you don’t care about your appearance.

To avoid this, buy a lint roller. It will come in handy when you notice that you have some pet fur on your clothes. If you can, buy an extra lint roller to carry around in your bag just in case.

3.Wearing creased and wrinkled clothes

Ironing time can become difficult to squeeze in, especially if you have a busy schedule. However, no matter how busy you could be, going about in your creased or wrinkled clothes is a big mistake. People are often unlikely to take you seriously if it looks like you got your dress straight out of the washing machine.

Create some during the week or weekend to do your ironing. This will ensure that your clothes always look presentable and well-cared for. Apart from that, continuously check the care tags before laundering your clothes. Proper washing ensures that your clothes don’t become too wrinkled or crumpled during the washing and drying process.

Having a general elegant look is vital if you want people to perceive you positively. It is also shown that you respect yourself and care about your appearance. When you avoid such common but overlooked mistakes, you are bound to receive many compliments.