30 Ways To Look Rich Without Breaking The Bank

8. Buy Designer-Inspired Clothing and Accessories

There is a big difference between wearing clothes and accessories that are “designer-inspired” and knockoffs. Not sure of the difference? Let’s imagine that you really want a Chanel quilted crossbody, but you can’t afford to spend $5,000 on a purse. A knock-off will be a cheap, fake Chanel purse with a “CC” logo slapped on it that you found at the flea market for $30. These might only last a week before they start to fall apart. 

Compare that fake to an “inspired” purse, like the Rebekka Minkoff quilted crossbody, which is only $150. Yes, it’s still expensive, but will last you for years instead of weeks. It is also a timeless bag that will never go out of style. You could spend $150 once instead of continuing to buy new $30 bags multiple times a year.