How to look chic on a budget?

[surlycurly]

Hi everyone. As I've got older I've realised that a more timeless, tailored look suits me best. The problem is that timeless elegance is never cheap. I'd like to create a capsule wardrobe of nice pieces that won't necessarily cost a lot. I'm tall (five ten) with a big bust and tummy (size 16), I suit black/ cream/ camel colours. Pleaseeee help me.

Also apparently some people are more neutral toned and sit in between cool and warm. This is not common though

I read that too and just thought, ffs if people feel comfortable in what they’re wearing then it suits them!

@LaCerbiatta I know loads of warm toned people who suit black and white too actually including myself! Black isn't a cool
colour in the same way as say a cool pink.

Cantonet that mood board is amazing!
Iam usually a colourful dresser but am off to Italy for a 3 weeks holiday so am packing fora more tonal looks!

@LunaTheCat I've only just discovered there's a mood board on my Whering App 😂 I've been using it for months & listing all my wardrobe in an attempt to lessen my expenditure ...

I would recommend shopping at vinted

I look rubbish in both!

Black [next to my skin] makes me look dead and camel is too similar to my hair colour so I just look like an enormous beige thing.

So I did a complete wardrobe inventory today, and went into a few shops (joules/ fat face/ M&S and next- we don't have much on our high st). Overall I'm quite disappointed at how little got me excited. Also had a look on Vinted and there are definitely some nice pieces but it will take an age to build up nice stuff. I think I'll have to focus on styling what I've got in the interim. Thanks for the ideas/ links.