Fashion expert named the details that make the image cheaper

An expensive image does not always depend on the cost of clothing. Even things from premium brands can look "unconvincing" if the balance of details is disrupted, and clothes from the middle price segment often make a more favorable impression due to high-quality materials and a good fit. Natalia Semenova, fashion expert and art director of the French brand Michel Katana, told Izvestia about this on July 2.

According to the expert, it is the details that form the first impression. They determine whether an image will look elegant and thoughtful or, conversely, overloaded and casual.

The expert called excessive use of large logos one of the most common mistakes. Previously, they were perceived as a status symbol, but today high-quality cut, fabric texture and neat execution are considered a sign of expensive style. It is equally important to observe moderation in the choice of accents.

"If bright clothes, massive jewelry, a noticeable bag and other expressive details are present in one image at the same time, they begin to compete with each other. Kits built around one main accent look much more harmonious," Semenova noted.

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The expert also advised to closely monitor the condition of clothes and accessories. A bag that has lost its shape, a cracked belt, stretched cuffs, worn shoes or peeling accessories can spoil the impression of even expensive things. According to her, it is precisely such trifles that most often give out the low quality of the product.

Materials are of particular importance. Low-quality synthetics are covered with pellets faster, electrify and retain their shape worse, and artificial leather may look too plastic. Therefore, the expert emphasizes, it is not the cost of things that cheapen the image, but the use of low-quality materials, an excess of decorative elements and insufficient attention to detail.

According to Semenova, neatness, conciseness and high-quality execution allow you to create a stylish image regardless of the price category of clothing.

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