Crafting an expensive-looking wardrobe is no easy task, nor is it a cheap one.
Luckily, there are ways to elevate your style to reflect your expensive taste without breaking the bank.
It can be as simple as throwing a bag over your shoulder.

Purses have become a stylish way to keep our essentials close and secure while we are on the go.
Switching out your canvas tote for a Birkin bag?
But according to shopping experts, there are a few bags that really are worth their hefty price tag.

“Value retention” is a metric used to identify which products are seen as valuable after purchasing.
They may not be as flashy, but they will elevate practically everything in your wardrobe.
If you love a good hunt for your accessories, thrift stores usually offer a great selection of bags.

Sellers from all over the world can hop onto eBay or Etsy to sell their once-used bags.
But beware of scammers: Designer bag experts recommend doing thorough research before making any online second-hand purchase.
When you’re looking for a designer handbag dupe, let fashion TikTok guide your way.

TikToker @taymaccc_shared the Louis Vuitton purse dupe that she scored off of a lesser-known website called Babalabag.