45 Common Mistakes You Don't Realize Make Your Outfits Look Cheap

If your roots are coming in and you want a quick touch-up, turn to this ingenious hairline powder as an easy solution. The powder is infused with squalene, giving it a smooth texture that goes on the hair in a near-invisible manner. Choose between 14 shades ranging from white to black to find your exact match and apply it using the handy included puff applicator. It won’t cause any staining and will stay put for up to 48 hours or whenever you shampoo.

If visible bra straps are interfering with your look, these bra strap clips fix the problem in no time. This multi-functional set comes with several different clips for hiding bra straps under any kind of shirt. The oval clips instantly turn any bra into a racerback, while the extendable horizontal straps pull your bra straps just a tiny bit closer together, or allow you to position your straps further off your shoulders without making them fall all the way down.

The best way to embody quiet luxury and always look expensive? Invest in a few excellent pieces made of a quality material like leather — and take care of them. This leather cream is essential for keeping your leather bags, shoes, and jackets in great condition. Just like your skin, leather needs to be moisturized to keep it from drying out and cracking. This cream, made from a blend of beeswax and seed oils, leaves your leather products looking new and lasting much longer.

Crumpled and damaged purses can seriously thwart an outfit’s effectiveness. Instead of tossing them on the closet floor, store them in one of these hanging purse organizers designed especially for the job. It includes eight large slots, four in front and four in back, to store bags, each with its own clear plastic pocket so you can easily see what’s stored where. It hangs over your closet bar thanks to a strong swivel hook yet takes up a minimum of room thanks to its slim design. Plus it comes in attractive neutral shades with contrast trim for a stylish look.

Another high-quality, expensive-looking piece of jewelry without the high price tag? This chunky gold toggle necklace. It’s 18-karat gold plated to make it durable and long-lasting, and adds understated elegance to even casual looks. Its timeless toggle closure is reminiscent of Tiffany’s iconic heart tag necklace, giving any look a touch of classic stealth wealth — and this perfect investment piece goes with absolutely everything.

What happens if you accidentally get a deodorant stain on dark clothing? These deodorant remover sponges will save the day. The sponge requires no water — simply rub it along a white deodorant stain and watch the stain lift before your eyes. And since they’re reusable, they’re great to keep on hand in case of deodorant emergencies.

It’s the worst when a loose ring keeps sliding around on your finger, especially when it hides the gemstone. These ring size adjusters keep your jewelry looking fashionable and in place, rather than slipping and sliding around, with a spiral design that you can cut to fit your exact ring size. The six-piece set comes with multiple different sizes, and the adjusters don’t use any adhesive or fasteners so they won’t damage your ring. And they blend right in to the band, so they’re practically unnoticeable.

We love a good black legging outfit — perfect for working out, running errands, and looking chic all day long. But ditch those thin jersey leggings, because you’ll look so much more put together with a high-quality, non-sheer legging that hugs you in all the right places. And these popular high-waist leggings fit the bill. They’re Amazon’s best-selling leggings for a reason, providing you with major stretch for comfort and an opaque look for a dressier feel.

Whether they be lingerie, blouses, or sweaters, delicates require special handling to stay in the best possible shape and keep you looking fabulous. Pop them into these mesh laundry bags with a high 4.7-star rating to keep them safe throughout a wash cycle. The bags come in a set of seven in varying shapes and sizes to suit different pieces of clothing with all of them including an auto-locking zipper to stay closed. The strong mesh material allows water to pass through easily while keeping bras and blouses protected from snagging or too much tumbling.

Nail your gamine look with these no-show socks that won’t slip off your feet no matter how much loafer-clad walking you do. They come in a set of eight pairs in neutral black, white, and gray, and include silicone heel grips to keep them securely in place. Breathable cotton material both absorbs moisture and encourages airflow while elastic around the arches provides extra support. Wear these with anything from flats to sneakers to heels for a sleek, sockless look.

You’ll always look effortlessly put together and chic with clean, healthy-looking nails. Get dry, brittle nails into shape without visiting the nail salon with a quick coat of this Essie nail strengthener, which protects fragile nails from daily wear and tear and leaves them stronger and healthier than before — especially great after getting gels or acrylics removed. Plus, the polish’s sheer pink tint provides a subtle wash of quiet luxury color.

A cute, flattering pant’s worst nightmare — panty lines. Keep your look streamlined and chic with these seamless no-show bikini briefs, so you can ditch visible panty lines without needing to wear a thong. These briefs, made of comfy nylon with a cotton, moisture-wicking crotch, are laser cut on all sides for no visible seams that’ll take attention away from an otherwise elegant, flattering silhouette.

Here’s one of those amazing Amazon hacks you won’t remember how you lived without — this false blouse collar. Standard button-downs underneath sweaters or jackets can bunch up and add more bulk to your look, especially if they’re not tailored correctly. These blouse collars solve that problem, fitting easily under your sweater to give the appearance of a crisp, expensive, perfectly fitted button-down shirt, without the designer price tag.

Properly tailored clothes look worlds better than ill-fitting ones. Never wear pants or skirts that are too long again with this iron-on hem adhesive, so you can hem clothes even if you don’t have a sewing machine. These will get you a professional-looking hem in seconds flat, and for a fraction of the cost — just turn your garment inside out, fold it where you want the hem, place the double-sided hem adhesive inside the fold, and press it with an iron. And you can still machine-wash your garment, too.

Give tailored pants and flowy dresses alike a little something extra with a simple belt, like this faux-leather one. (If you need a little belt-spiration, check out how these NYFW models wore belts on the catwalk.) This two-pack comes with one black and one brown belt to match with any outfit, while the double O-ring buckle in the front adds a fashionable yet understated touch. Simple belts like these are essential for elevating any look, whether you’re wearing jeans, trousers, a dress, or a skirt.

Matching your bag to your outfit is a surefire way to look polished and professional each day. This faux-leather tote makes it easy to do just that without having to own a bunch of different bags. The simple, fashionable tote is large enough for all your daytime essentials like cosmetics, a charger, and even a laptop. It has a classic snap closure, a simple, clean design, and and can easily transition from day to night. Plus, it comes in over 50 colors, including lots of understated, goes-with-everything neutrals.

• Available colors: 50+

We know, we know — sneakers can get dirty really quickly. But wearing super dirty shoes is no way to look polished and put together, so pick up a bottle of this best-selling Pink Miracle shoe cleaner — over 20,000 Amazon shoppers swear by it. Keep any shoe, like sneakers, boots, and sandals, clean and dirt-free with this gentle shoe cleaner. Just a little cleaner, a little water, and the included scrub brush goes a long way towards keeping your look elevated and spotless.

We all have those well-loved sweaters and knits that we wear over and over. But as soon as they start to pill, it’s time to invest in a fabric shaver to keep your tops looking fresh and new. This handy, battery-operated shaver has three settings for different fabric types, as well as a detachable lint catcher to keep everything clean. It gently removes fuzz, pills, and lint from any type of clothing, so you can continue wearing those investment pieces and looking sharp while doing it.

Ditch visible bras and show off more elegant, put-together outfits, because these adhesive silicone NIPPIES have you covered. They’re made of thin, comfortable silicone with medical-grade adhesive for all-day hold. They’re reusable and come in five different shades to match your skin tone, so you can rock a backless dress or spaghetti strap top with confidence — and you’ll look so much more sophisticated without a bra band poking out.

Sometimes, during a busy morning, ironing your clothes is the last thing on your mind. But this handheld garment steamer makes getting those pesky wrinkles out of your clothes a breeze — and you don’t even have to lug the ironing board out. Amazon’s best selling travel garment steamer, the compact appliance gently removes wrinkles from almost any type of fabric with a continuous flow of steam, and it even fits easily into your luggage when you travel. Trust us — those few extra minutes spend de-wrinkling your shirt make a huge difference.

Sure, you want to stay comfortable during busy days when you’re on the go — but pairing athletic legging with dressier tops is one of our no-goes. Instead, invest in luxe-looking yet comfy bottoms like these faux-leather leggings. They’re breathable and stretchy, and have a super flattering high waistline and butt-lifting effect, so you can feel stylish, sophisticated, and, most importantly, comfortable.

Getting gorgeous, supermodel hair no longer means hours at the salon or hundreds of dollars. At-home tools like this Revlon hot air brush will make sure your hairstyle stays in line with your expensive-looking outfit — after all, the ultimate rich girl accessory is a stunning blowout. The brush helps you style, dry, and volumize in just one step, smoothing hair and reducing frizz while giving you a fresh, bouncy blowout in minutes, so you’ll look like you stepped right out of the salon every morning.

Keeping a hair tie around your wrist is ultra-convenient, but they can also mess with your outfit — but these bracelet hair ties mean you don’t have to sacrifice fashion for convenience. Instead of traditional hair elastics, these hair ties look like dainty gold bracelets, making your look feel more intentional and elegant. They’re cute enough to keep on your wrist even during formal events, so you won’t have to leave your hair tie behind next time you’re at a wedding.

You can put together the most elegant outfit with the chicest accessories, but if your nails look parched and cracked, it can take a toll on your whole look. To lend your hands as sleek a look as your outfit, opt for this soothing cuticle cream. It’s loaded with nourishing ingredients such as aloe vera, rice bran oil, shea butter, vitamin E, and Japanese seaweed. Apply several drops to each finger using the precision tip and massage into the skin for hydrated, beautiful-looking nails.

For a clean, streamlined look, avoid shirts that bunch up or come untucked by opting for a bodysuit instead. Bodysuits offer a sculpting, smoothing look that makes them perfect for layering during the day or elevating with a pair of heels at night. This one from PUMIEY is made of a buttery soft, stretchy fabric for all-day comfort, and its thong fit makes it perfect for pairing with leggings or other fitted pants. It even has a convenient snap closure at the crotch.

Nothing will elevate an everyday look as well as simple, quality gold jewelry. Replace loud, dangly earrings with these gold chunky hoops the give an understated elegance to any outfit. All of PAVOI’s jewelry is made of 100% recycled materials, and these hoops help you enter your quiet luxury era with a gold-plated body that’ll last through lots of wear and tear. But at $14, they don’t come with the quiet luxury pricetag.

You wouldn’t walk around with stains or dirt all over your shirt — so why do it with your expensive UGGs? With just a few seconds, this UGG brand shoe spray protects your shoes from rain, snow, dirt, and stains, helping you live out your cozy-chic dreams all year long. After all, looking expensive and put together is all about taking good care of the quality products you already own.

Tucking jeans into your boots looks super chic, especially if they’re trendy ankle boots like combat boots, cowboy boots, or kitten heel booties — but not if your pants keep bunching up or sliding out. These ingenious little boot straps help keep your pants tucked into place inside your boots, with tight clip closures and extendable elastic lengths. The clips even have plastic inserts to protect your pants from tears.

If you leave your apartment looking great but feel (and look) half asleep, you could be missing an opportunity to amplify an otherwise perfect outfit. This eyelash curler features a calibrated hinge and elongated curved surface to give you gorgeous lashes that say, “Hello world!” The handles are easy to grip and the curler is designed to protect against pinching and tugging. Plus, it comes in a gorgeous rose gold shade that will please you every time you open your cosmetics drawer.

Before you leave the house, check for lint and pet hair stuck to your clothes. The Chom Chom pet roller is highly raved about and will remove pesky hair and lint from your clothing in seconds. Best of all, this tool is reusable and eliminates the need to restock on those sticky tape lint removers.

Not all bras work for every outfit. Every once in a while, you’ll have a top or dress that requires a seamless bra, like this one from Calvin Klein. This wireless bra is lightly lined with molded cups and has adjustable straps. It’s tag-free and is nearly invisible under clothing.

Here’s another DIY hem solution, and one that’s totally impermanent: this double-sided fashion tape. Hem the ends of ill-fitting pants, skirts, necklines, and sleeves with a piece of cleverly placed fashion tape, so you’ll always look put together. And this way, you can adjust the hem whenever you want. This 50-pack of fashion tape is probably one of the best fashion investments you can make — you never know when a bit of fashion tape will save the day.

Make your outfits look so much more expensive by switching from elastic waistbands to fitted, tailored waistlines, says TikTok creator @nataliadenise, noting that pants that create long, lean lines look much more chic and polished. These high-waist palazzo pants give you that clean, tailored look without sacrificing any of the comfort. Their medium weight fabric makes them cool in the summer and warm in the winter, and their super wide legs keeps them chic, flattering, and comfortable.

Just like clothing, jewelry sometimes needs tailoring, too. You wouldn’t wear an ill-fitting blouse or too-long trousers because it wouldn’t look polished, so why do the same with your necklaces? These necklace extenders, in both gold and silver, add extra length to your necklaces and bracelets so they hit at just the right point. The 10-pack comes with five different extender lengths for whatever your needs: 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 inches.

Don’t let dirt and grime pile up on otherwise expensive-looking shoes. Instead, invest in a shoe cleaner, like this cleaner that comes with its own hog hair brush for gentle scrubbing — it’s one of the easiest ways to keep your entire outfit feeling neat and polished. The cleaner works on all types of shoes, like nylon, mesh, or canvas sneakers, along with leather and suede shoes.

Make old handbags and purses look new again with these cleaning wipes. Each wipe is textured with Micro ScrubNubs Technology and formulated without harsh chemicals, making these wipes safe for your delicate purses. Available in packs of four, each pack contains seven sheets for a total of 28.

Beachy and windswept locks certainly have their place when it comes to cultivating certain styles, but there’s no doubt healthy hair improves any look by a mile. Treat dry and damaged strands with this hair oil that’s packed with powerful ingredients to restore both strength and shine. It only requires a few drops to work its magic as the jojoba, argan, avocado, and camellia oils provide rich moisture. Use it on all types of hair without feeling any heavy residue left behind.

Visible bra and panty lines are sure to make an outfit look a bit less polished and put together, which is where this shapewear bodysuit comes in. The bodysuit has a thong cut and provides tons of waist and chest support, so you can achieve a streamlined look underneath fitted dresses and skirts, all without underwear lines. The bodysuit is made of a breathable, moisture-wicking fabric and even has a hook and eye closure at the crotch for easy bathroom use. It’s also a best-seller on Amazon with over 13,000 five-star ratings.

Accidents happen, which is why you should always keep this stain-treater spray in your purse. With a simple spritz and rub, the spray helps remove fresh stains almost as quickly as they happen, all without bleach. And this spray has been backed up by thousands of five-star reviews that celebrate its ability to deal with old, dried stains as well.

In case you missed it, wearing socks with your loafers and Mary Janes is all the rage these days. While not doing so might not make your outfit look cheap, per se, doing so will make your outfit look about 10 times more stylish. This value pack contains the perfect loafer socks in both black and white, and rings up at just $15 for three pairs.

A too-tight bra can create a lumpy look, and prevent your top or dress from laying smoothly; adding these bra extenders can help solve the problem by adding extra length to your bra band. Crafted from nylon and stainless steel, each set comes with 6 bands, in two sizes — 0.5-inches and 0.75-inches — each with a row of hooks on one side, and three rows of loops on the other. Simply hook onto the bands of your existing bras and choose the fit that’s right for you.

• Available styles: 41

Wearing shoes you can’t walk in can undercut your look, pinching your feet and causing straight-up misery; the answer is these pointed-toe flats. They feature a stretchy knit upper that hugs to your foot, and a soft sole so flexible you can bend them in half, so they’re sure to feel comfy — but with an on-trend pointed toe and U-cut topline so they’ll still look nice.

• Available sizes: 5 — 11
• Available colors: 28

Even if the rest of your outfit is on point, when your jewelry is dirty it can dull your entire look; this cleaning kit is the simple answer. With a deep-cleaning cloth, small scrub brush, and a nontoxic cleansing solution that’s safe to use on gold and precious metals as well as diamonds, pearls, and other precious gemstones, this kit makes it easy to make your pieces look like new. The kit even includes a convenient dip tray and cup — everything you need.

A well-organized bag can be the icing on top of the sartorial cake, but it can be difficult to achieve if your tote lacks pouches or dividers. This bag organizer has 10 interior pockets and three interior pockets so you can keep all your essentials within reach, and it even comes with a detachable zipper pouch. Another benefit: the firm shape will add structure to your bag, for a polished appearance inside and out.

• Available sizes: Medium — X-Large
• Available styles: 25

The problem of dirty, smudged glasses is easily handled with these microfiber cleaning cloths. The lint-free fabric eradicates streaks, dust, and other unpleasant build-up without the need for harsh cleansing chemicals. Compact enough to fit in a glasses case, the set comes with 12 — so you can always have one handy.