How do some woman manage to look like they're really wealthy?

[Whatisthepointoffriendships]

When they're not? I'm fascinated.

My friend is like it; they don't have much money and she wears very simple outfits and doesn't buy many clothes but she always looks amazing.

Anyone else know anyone like it?

[noddyholder]

I do agree with MrsCB re getting colours done

[hf128219]

Someone's face can add £££ to their look. Think of the BBM mob, blonde, blue blooded and minted!

[MrsCampbellBlack]

But Charlie she's a super model of course she looks amazing. God - she bloody should what with having won the genetic lottery and being engaged to a billionaire

[MrsCampbellBlack]

Toasted - I'm 5ft nothing. I like to think I look nice but you know me and Giselle - I reckon she's going to win in the who looks best in jeans thing

I really do believe everyone can look great and also think fashion should be fun - if you make a mistake, well so what - its just clothes.

Noddy - have you got my back? [has watched way too much Real Housewives whilst ironing clothes]

[LadyMountbatten]

Capsule fucking wardrobes.

I don't live in a capsule

[MarshaBrady]

Yes re Anthea I can just imagine the snow white jeans thing, petite and polished (hair aside).

Elle's hair is more the thing. And that look.

[MrsCampbellBlack]

I knew you'd say that LadyM

Must say I'm not a fan of a capsule wardrobe either but then I like to buy stuff, wear it and then ebay it. I don't really believe in 'classics' either - it all dates, it really does.

[CousinRachel]

Agree with everything you say CF except that the look requires some sort of tan. I think it's v classy to stay pale: à la Rachel Weisz

[noddyholder]

I think some things don't date. Not many though. A decent mac and raybans are the only things that have survived my culls over the years.

[noddyholder]

I have hair like hers but everything else sadly not!

[ToastedTeacakes]

MrsCB, I suppose it's down to personal preference, isn't it? I've never gone for the Giselle type figure, yet really love petite and curvy!

Strangely I do seem to have a type when it comes to men - very tall and skinny (don't like em 'built'), so there you go.

[MrscremeEgg]

Charliefox, I think the essential things in that photo are her hair, her slimness and possibly her watch. All the rest is just by-the-by, IMO.

[MrsCampbellBlack]

Toasted - I suspect we're pretty similar - I've never gone out with a short man either.

[ToastedTeacakes]

MrsCB thank god you're not 6"1 then!

[LadyMountbatten]

Macs date. It all does. I loved Hilary things article on "shut fashion editors come out with" (sic) recently.
One was the mac. Plus the myth of this versatile white shirt.

I can't remember if capsule shitting wardrobes were on there.
How SAD to list your clothes (oh plus rather pretentiously their brand).

You need to get out more and have fun
Eg
"One bag free with Marie Claire Speech marks
One T-shirt h and m stain on Sleeve. Can wear under things.
One skirt, only To be worn when feeling slim and legs tan..

[LadyMountbatten]

Sorry. Using voice thing. Hence speech marks

[ToastedTeacakes]

I also think footwear plays a huge role in how expensively dressed we look. Trainers and casual have to be styled just right, and cheap shoes are bloody dreadful. That's about as far as my clothes snottery goes though. I loathe low quality fabrics but buying better is so difficult for many people in this dire economy.

Too much make-up a huge no-no too.

[MarshaBrady]

Trying to look wealthy can have the opposite effect anyway. All that towie stuff, with the labels.

[MrsCampbellBlack]

Agree Marsha. Without wishing too sound too umm snobby [who am I kidding] its when you see someone in an evening dress with a great big Bayswater.

Yes its an expensive bag but its a day bag and not to be worn with the best of lipsy on a night out.

But that's a certain type of wag style which may indicate some money but its not that understated luxe-wealth thang which I think we're getting at.

I mean the Ecclestone girl is clearly very very rich but its not a look I'd want to emulate. Someone like Olivia Palermo or Gwyneth is much more the look I like - rich but understated.

[AvrilPoisson]

sorry, BBM please?

Tall, skinny men here too, and I'm 5'0"!

[NeoMaxiZoomDweebie]

My friend told me that at the Royal Ballet school she was taught that extremities matter. Head, hands and feet. All well kept.

[ToastedTeacakes]

True, I reckon the more wealth you have the less showy you need be about branding. Can't imagine using Bayswater at night, but if it was all I had, I guess I......would have to pick up a glitzy purse from newlook hehe..

I remember chatting to an excessively wealthy surgeon (woman) about clothes and she said she bought everything from Tesco. A lot of truly moneyed people don't seem to give two shits ;)

[ToastedTeacakes]

[ToastedTeacakes]

Question: if your hair isn't super glossy swingy awesome what do you do? I have longish hair, straighten it, but is dry and frizzy by nature (not damage really) so always feel bad about it. It looks so chic in updo's but I demand to wear it loose!

[MrsCampbellBlack]

Looks at shellac nails and hi-lighted not a million miles from Anthea hair and retreats backwards.