A lot of people think that in order to look good, you need to spend a small fortune on clothing, accessories, and toiletries. They think they’d love to look good, but they have to wait until they’re rich to get started. Gentleman, this is not the case! In this episode, I’m giving you tips on how to make a $100 budget go as far as possible to make you look the best you can!
One of the most important things to remember is to absolutely never compromise on fit. A lot of things are ok to compromise on, but the fit is something that you will really regret if you compromise on. This means you may need to take your clothing to a tailor, or learn how to make alterations yourself! But the time that you spend doing this will be well worth while, when all of your clothing fits appropriately, and makes you feel like $1 million!
So take a close look at the steps below to learn how you can look your best on a budget! Make sure the way you look and your presentation is part of your overall vision for who you want to turn into over time, and then be smart with your budget to look as much like that vision as you can!
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5 Steps to Look Your Best for $100:
- Never compromise on fit. Fit is of paramount importance. Learn how to make basic alterations
- Key body accessories. The one thing you wear that is your key body accessory. Have fun with it, and own it!
- Shoes: Set your expectations for your price range. You will get what you pay for.
- Grooming: Have a regular haircut. Get the best you can afford, and get it on a regular basis. Pay attention to skin care. Go to the dentist regularly
- Secondary accessories: Leather bags, portfolio, shades, hats
General Takeaways:
- The vision of who you want to be should include what you look like, and your overall presentation
- Take clothing to a tailor if it doesn’t fit right, or just learn to make alterations yourself!
- Imitate someone that you want to look like
- Look into thrift shops, garage sales, etc, if the budget is really tight
- Educate yourself to look your best
- Look into new brands of shoes to get better deals
- Know what you’re looking for
Mindset Takeaways:
Know that you don’t need a huge budget to look really good. Make the most of the money you have by being smart with it, to make the best impression you can!
Resources:
Leather Portfolios from Col. Littleton
The Ultimate Guide to Men’s Watches (ebook)
Men’s Ultimate Guide to Dress Shoes (ebook)
The Ultimate Guide to Watches: Free E-Book
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