2 Cheap Items That Look Luxe

Wanting your outfit to look expensive doesn’t mean having to blow your budget on designer items. Even the wealthiest women mix designer pieces with cheap items that look luxe. I was recently out to brunch at a trendy restaurant in SOHO, and I was surprised to see that the same women who carried Birkins and wore tweed Chanel jackets were also wearing two very affordable accessories.

Firstly, I noticed many of them styling their jeans and heels (or sometimes flats) with a pair of sheer socks or tights. As someone who has gotten one too many blisters from the rubbing of uncomfortable leather shoes, this styling choice strikes me as both practical and stylish. It’s a dressier alternative to cotton gym socks but offers more protection than just forgoing hosiery altogether.