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If You're Cheap But Want To Look Expensive, Check Out These 50 Stylish Things Under $30
It doesn’t take a lot to look like a lot.
Looking expensive is surprisingly easy with the addition of some seriously budget-friendly pieces in your closet. Usually, all you need are some simple, elegant finds that will instantly elevate whatever you pair them with. Luckily, this list has all of the pieces you’ll need if you’re cheap but want to look expensive (so you won’t have to do any searching).
Simply grab a few of these ultra-chic and stylish things under $30, and everyone will think your outfit is way more expensive than it actually is.
1A 2-In-1 Gold-Plated Necklace With Impressive Pearls
This necklace will obviously look like an expensive piece of jewelry because half of it is a 14-karat gold-plated chain, while the other half is made of dainty freshwater pearls. You can also easily extend the length, so this hypoallergenic and super impressive necklace will work with a ton of tops.
- Available styles: 3
2This Oversized Sweater Vest With An Expensive-Looking Cable Knit Design
A sweater vest always looks sophisticated, and this option has a chunky cable-knit fabric, so your sophisticated look is also super cozy. With its plush and cozy knit fabric, this V-neck vest will also be a practical layering piece. Of course, its adorable oversized fit also helps with the coziness.
- Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
- Available colors: 13
3A Gold-Plated Bracelet With A Minimalist Paper Clip Chain
This 14-karat gold-plated bracelet has a paperclip-style chain that’s minimalist enough to work with all of your other pieces, no matter your style. The clasp is gold-plated to match and to make this elegant bracelet durable enough for everyday wear. This chain-style bracelet is also thin enough to layer with other bracelets.
- Available styles: 4
4These Wide-Leg Trousers With A Clever Pull-On Waistband
These wide-leg trousers have such a sleek fit with their stretchy fabric and pull-on design, and they even come with a wrinkle-resistant finish. They have a button-free waistband that’s perfect for tucking in blouses. Of course, they also have two simple pleats on the front for that classic trouser look.
- Available sizes: Small — 5X
- Available colors: 30
5A Chic Lounge Set With Super Practical Joggers
This is one of those ultra-chic matching lounge sets, but the crewneck tee and jogger-style pants also make it practical enough to wear out of the house. They have a waistband drawstring, oversized pockets, and an ankle cuff that will work with all of your favorite errand-running shoes.
- Available sizes: X-Small — 3X-Large
- Available colors: 27
6A Crewneck Sweatshirt That’s Timeless & Cozy
This crewneck might be a cozy, lounge-ready sweatshirt, but its simplicity makes it such a chic base to style with outfits. The soft cotton and polyester blend fabric is paired with a tag-free design, so there will be zero itching throughout the day. Plus, the classically comfy fleece is made partially with recycled water bottles, so this is a sweatshirt you can feel good about wearing.
- Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
- Available colors: 9
7These Flared Leggings With A Sleek Crossover Waistband
These flared leggings look so elevated with their crossover waistband that adds an adorable V-shaped detail to the front. Their stretchy fabric isn’t see-through, and they’re more than supportive enough to style outside of the gym. Of course, they’re also finished off with that flared hemline that makes them way chicer than other leggings.
- Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large (including length options)
- Available colors: 22
8These Faux-Fur Slippers With A Clever Water-Resistant Finish
With their plush faux-fur lining, these memory foam slippers look super luxurious no matter how you style them. They’re covered in a water-resistant suede, and they even have a nonslip sole, so you can definitely get away with wearing them outside of the house. The chunky rubber sole is also surprisingly lightweight for everyday wear.
- Available sizes: 6 — 12
- Available colors: 9
9A Large Faux Leather Tote With A Sturdy, Reinforced Pocket
This tote features a ton of timeless details, including its durable faux leather fabric and the simple metal button to keep it closed. Inside, it has a reinforced little side pocket to keep your keys perfectly secure. Plus, it comes with a matching tassel on the handles for an elegant accent.
- Available colors: 117
10A Party-Ready 1-Shoulder Dress With Impressive Satin Fabric
This midi dress is shockingly budget-friendly for how elegant its satin fabric looks. The one-shoulder design has a long sleeve, and it’s paired with an adorable tie-waist bow.
- Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
- Available colors: 24
11This Stretchy Wireless Bra That Blends In With Every Top
This wireless bra has ultra-stretchy fabric thanks to spandex, so you’ll be comfortable, and no one will see any bra lines. All of the stitching has a seamless fit, so it will blend right in under your outfits. Of course, the wide straps and easy-to-use clasp will also make it your new go-to.
- Available sizes: X-Small — 3X-Large
- Available colors: 13
12These Anti-Scratch Sunglasses With Chic Vintage Appeal
With their classic plastic lenses and just the right amount of metal-tone detailing on the sides, these sunglasses are seriously elegant. They look expensive, but this lightweight pair definitely isn’t delicate with their flexible, unbreakable design. To keep them looking expensive, the lenses come with a sneaky scratch-resistant coating.
- Available colors: 27
13These Stretchy Cotton Blend Jeggings That Keep Their Shape
Not only do these jeggings have a super sleek fit, but they also have a pull-on waistband, so they won’t pinch your skin. Their cotton-blend fabric also has plenty of stretch thanks to elastic, so they’ll move with you keep their chic shape throughout the day, no matter how long of a day you have.
- Available sizes: 0 — 20 (including length options)
- Available colors: 13
14This Fine-Knit Sweater That Feels So Lightweight
This sweater has a soft, fine-knit design that makes it such a luxurious (and non-bulky) sweater option. It’s made of a cotton- and modal-blend fabric, so it feels like lightweight, while also being cozy. It has subtle rib-knit accents on the crewneck and sleeves to add to that delicate and expensive look.
- Available sizes: 39
- Available colors: X-Small — 6X
15This Chunky Gold-Plated Necklace With A Stylized Clasp
With its chunky chain style and 18-karat gold plating, this necklace is seriously impressive for the price tag. It comes in a variety of designs, all of which make a bold statement to elevate simple tops and outfits. However, the classic materials make this necklace super versatile.
- Available styles: 10
16This Seamless Mock Neck Bodysuit With A Soft Feel
This bodysuit has a mock neck design to give you that chic tucked in turtleneck look without wearing a bulky, uncomfortable turtleneck. It comes with two snap buttons, so its mock neck fit is surprisingly easy to pull on. Meanwhile, the stretchy fabric creates that on-trend seamless bodysuit moment.
- Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
- Available colors: 32
17A Giant Pack Of Easy-To-Style Hoops That Are Plated With Gold
This pack of hoop earrings comes with nine different 14-karat gold-plated styles, so you’ll have more than enough to style throughout the week. You get a variety of sizes and timeless designs, like twisted rope styles and three simple huggie hoops. Plus, all of the oversized, chunky hoops are secretly hollow to make them lightweight and comfy.
- Available colors: 4
18A Square Neck Top With Sheer & Billowy Swiss Dot Sleeves
This square-neck top comes with sheer and super billowy Swiss dot sleeves to create such a romantic look. The rest of this expensive-looking top is made of soft and stretchy rib-knit fabric, so it will honestly feel like you’re wearing loungewear every time you pull it on.
- Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
- Available colors: 25
19A Mock-Neck Sweater With Cool-Girl Energy
This mock-neck sweater might just be the coziest thing you can pull on for an effortless-cool look. It comes with exposed seams to add to the chic factor, and the loose hem is perfect if you love to French-tuck your sweaters. It’s also made of a luxuriously soft knit fabric.
- Available sizes: Small — X-Large
- Available colors: 9
20This Square-Neck Bodysuit That Always Looks Perfectly Tucked In
This short-sleeve bodysuit is so chic because it looks like a perfectly tucked-in top, no matter how you style it. To make it look even more elevated, this soft bodysuit has an elegant square neckline. The bottom also has more of a full-coverage fit, so it’s actually comfortable to wear this stretchy bodysuit all day.
- Available sizes: Large Plus — 4X-Large Plus
- Available colors: 15
21These Sheer Fleece-Lined Leggings That Look Like Tights
With these ultra-stretchy fleece-lined tights, you can totally get away with wearing whatever expensive-looking skirt or dress you want to wear on a chilly night out. The fleece options mimic skin tones, so it will look like you’re chic enough to simply wear sheer leggings on cold days — but you’ll know you’re so warm and cozy.
- Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
- Available colors: 16
22A Classic Satin Robe That Looks Super Luxurious
With its glossy satin fabric, this luxurious robe will seriously elevate your loungewear or pajama look. It has a playful mini length, and the wide sleeves create a delicate, draped fit. Of course, it also comes with a matching silky belt, so it’s easy to adjust the fit.
- Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
- Available colors: 30
23This Dramatic Pleated Chiffon Maxi Skirt With Hidden Stretch
This high-waisted maxi skirt is made of a chiffon fabric that looks so expensive. That chiffon is broken up by pleats to create a chic and dramatic look, while the elastic-back waist makes it comfortable enough to wear for super long events. This piece also has spandex built into the fabric to make this pleated moment even more wearable.
- Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
- Available colors: 13
24A Versatile Button-Down With Elevated Chiffon Fabric
Crisp button-downs always look expensive, and this top has a chiffon fabric to elevate it even more. It comes with a classic collar and button cuffs that you can easily roll up to make it a bit more casual. It also has a flowy circular hemline, so it looks stylish even when you don’t tuck it in.
- Available sizes: XX-Small — XX-Large
- Available colors: 17
25This Elegant Shawl With A Near-Perfect Rating
Swap out a simple scarf with this oversized shawl that looks so chic as scarf or draped around your shoulders. With the tassel trim, it looks elegant enough to style with pretty much any outfit. Plus, the soft knit fabric is more than cozy enough to replace your usual scarf, which is why it has a 4.7-star rating on Amazon after over 11,000 reviews.
- Available colors: 32
26These Square-Toe Heels With A Trendy Braided Design
These sandal-style heels pair a glossy faux leather material with intricately braided straps for a sophisticated look. The square-toe design makes the adorable braided heels look even more elevated than your usual go-tos. They also come with sturdy block heels — a must for comfortably walking in heels.
- Available sizes: 6 — 10
- Available colors: 13
27A Plaid Midi Skirt That Looks Perfectly Tailored
Even with its on-trend mini skirt fit, this skirt looks ultra-chic with its classic plaid pattern. The soft knit fabric has a ton of structure to give this high-waisted skirt a perfectly tailored look. There’s also a durable zipper on the back, so it’s easy to pull on this ‘90s-inspired piece.
- Available sizes: X-Small — 3X-Large Plus
- Available colors: 40
28A Classic Crew Neck That’s Made Of Ultra-Soft Yarn
This cotton-blend crew neck sweater is made of ultra-soft yarn to give it a plush and super cozy fit. Even with its extra soft yarn fabric, this sweater will still be a lightweight option in your closet. It also has a classic fit, so you can reach for this plush sweater no matter else what you’re wearing.
- Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
- Available colors: 17
29These Shimmery Stud Earrings With Timeless Details
These budget-friendly stud earrings have a timeless round (or princess cut) cubic zirconia stone, so you can honestly get away with only wearing these earrings every single day. They have a classic sterling silver construction and even come with gold plating on top to make them even more durable and expensive-looking.
- Available sizes: 4 mm — 8 mm
- Available styles: 8
30A T-Shirt Dress With A Show-Stopping Crushed Velvet Finish
This mini dress might have a comfy T-shirt cut, but the crushed velvet material makes it more than worthy enough to wear on a night out. The shiny velvet finish paired with a classic crew neck and slightly loose fit might just make it the most impressive (and comfiest) piece in your closet.
- Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
- Available colors: 16
31These Durable Sunglasses With An Ultra-Stylized Vintage Look
With their oversized boxy shape and clear plastic material, these budget-friendly sunglasses are a perfect touch of throwback ‘90s style for all of your looks. They also have UV-blocking lenses, and the frame is super durable, so this on-trend retro pair is actually practical enough for everyday styling.
- Available colors: 12
32This Silky Tank With An Elegantly Draped Neckline
This silky tank top has a cowl neckline to create the most luxurious draping on the front. Paired with the glossy fabric, this neckline is seriously impressive whether you wear this adjustable-strap tank with jeans or a velvety skirt. The expensive-looking fabric also helps you stay cool while you’re wearing this elegant tank.
- Available sizes: X-Small — 3X-Large
- Available styles: 36
33These Wool-Blend Socks With A Snuggly Rib Knit Pattern
This pack of super durable socks is made of wool-blend fabric, so each pair will feel super expensive every time you pull them on. Each pair has a stretchy elastic cuff at the top and an intricate knitted design that really adds to just how cozy they look and feel.
- Available sizes: One size
- Available colors: 9
34A Silky Pajama Set With A Chic Tee-Style Top
This satin pajama set comes with a T-shirt-style top that feels a little easier to wear than a classic button-down pajama top. This sleek top is finished off with a wide, drapey crew neck and an adorable pocket on the front. Plus, this set comes with elastic-waist pants with a matching silky drawstring on the front.
- Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
- Available colors: 37
35This Gold-Plated Necklace With A Chic Sideways Initial
This necklace has a durable brass core but is plated in 14-karat gold to make it look like a very expensive piece. What makes this easy-to-wear chain especially unique and luxe looking is the sideways initial, which you can customize to feature the letter of your name or a loved one’s.
- Available styles: 25
36This Turtleneck Sweater With A Sleek & Lightweight Fabric
This turtleneck sweater is made of a lightweight knit that makes it look way more elevated than a turtleneck tee. Of course, this light knit also prevents any unwanted bulkiness, so you can easily layer with this piece. This luxe cotton- and modal-blend top also has a classic fit that’s easy to tuck in.
- Available sizes: X-Small — 6X
- Available colors: 21
37A Ruffled Tennis Skirt With Hidden Shorts Underneath
This high-waisted mini athletic skirt seriously elevates the tennis skirt trend with its adorable layered ruffles on the hem. Under these pretty ruffles, this skirt comes with stretchy shorts, so you can easily wear it for all of your workouts or just around town without worry. These breathable shorts also have handy pockets on each side and an adjustable drawstring.
- Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
- Available colors: 8
38This Bra & Panty Set With The Fieriest Sheer Fabric
Styling this matching bra and panty set underneath your looks is always going to make you feel put together and oh-so chic. The unlined bra and sheer undies make this set super sensual but also super breathable at the same time. Of course, you still get support with the underwire that’s neatly hidden underneath lace.
- Available sizes: 32B — 40D
- Available colors: 17
39A Seriously Spicy Slip Dress With Loungewear-Like Fabric
This slip dress might be made of a soft and stretchy fabric that feels like loungewear, but the fitted design is so elevated and seductive. It has a square neckline finished off with ultra-thin spaghetti straps. The breathable fabric also flares out at the bottom for a little extra shape and style.
- Available sizes: XX-Small Petite — XX-Large
- Available colors: 10
40These Leather Finish Belts With The Easiest Adjustable Design
This pack of leather-finish belts has a genius design on the back that lets you adjust each one without using an annoying buckle. Inside, simply slide the two sides out or push them together to create a custom fit. Of course, they’re still topped off with gold-tone buckles on the front for style purposes.
- Available sizes: Below 37 inches — Below 43 inches
41A Mock Neck Blouse With Spicy Sheer Mesh Sleeves
This top pairs fun mesh sleeves with a simple straight-across neckline that combines for a super sleek look. The sheer mesh has a mock neck on top, so this luxe top is still simple enough to style with anything you might want to pair with it. Of course, the entire thing also has some stretch built-in to make its mesh design comfortable.
- Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
- Available styles: 15
42This V-Neck Dress With Super Elegant Draping On The Skirt
The lightweight wrap-style skirt adds a bunch of elegant pleats and draping to the front of this V-neck dress. This wrap detail is secured at the fitted waistband, so it will stay perfectly wrapped with that adorable criss-cross hemline all day. It’s also topped off with long sleeves to complete this sophisticated mini dress.
- Available sizes: Large Plus — 4X-Large Plus
- Available colors: 20
43A Waffle Knit Sweater With A Comfy Draped Fit
This waffle knit sweater has batwing sleeves and a cowl neck to give it a perfectly draped fit. The long tunic length also comes with side slits on the hemline to add even more movement to this waffle knit piece. It’s also a bit longer in the back to give this sweater an even cozier fit.
- Available sizes: X-Small — X-Large
- Available colors: 20
44This Wrinkle-Free Satin Nightshirt With A Button-Down Front
With its lightweight satin fabric, easy-to-wear button-down design, and elbow-length sleeves that are comfy yet cute, this nightshirt will make you feel so expensive every time you get ready for bed. It has a high-low hem and loose fit that’s just the right amount of sultry and breathable, making it perfect for nighttime.
- Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
- Available colors: 39
45A Stretchy Sweater Tank With An Elegant Knit Pattern
This mock-neck tank top has a patterned knit design that will add an ultra-luxe texture to your outfits. With its fitted, stretchy fabric and a bit of a longer length, this intricate knit piece is easy to tuck in. This elegant sweater tank is also lightweight enough to layer with.
- Available sizes: One size
- Available colors: 15
46This Cute Workout Set That Comes In Shorts & Leggings Versions
With stretchy shorts and a square-neck bra, this matching set is such an easy way to feel put together while you work out or run errands. More than 1,000 reviewers have given it a 4.5-star overall rating. “I usually only wear wundertrain by LuluLemon and Vitality workout sets [...] I spin, run, do hiit, and lift weights. I don’t have time to be adjusting and pulling on anything and have it take away from my workout. That being said this is my favorite workout set from Amazon so far,” one shopper wrote.
- Available sizes: 2-4 — 6-8
- Available colors: 26
47A Luxe Gold-Tone Watch With Crystal Accents
Though it’s very practical for telling the time, there is no accessory that’s more timeless than a watch. With a gold-tone bracelet that looks seriously shiny and expensive, this watch is a flash of luxury at a budget-friendly price. The crystals for the numbers add an extra touch of glitz to this piece.
- Available styles: 8
48These Super Stretchy Leggings With A Trendy Flared Leg
If you haven’t gotten in on the palazzo pants trend yet, this is the pair to try. They’re made with a lightweight fabric that’s 8% spandex, so they’re super easy to wear and comfortable to boot. The waistband is button- and zipper-free, and the bottom has just the right amount of flare for a touch of drama while still being easy to pair with any top in your closet.
- Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
- Available styles: 46
49This Body-Hugging Midi Dress With Dramatic Sleeves
If you want to wow when you walk into a room — and who doesn’t? — this midi dress is the piece you need. It has a bodycon fit in the top and skirt, and it falls just at your knees, making it suitable for everything from cocktail parties to work to brunch. The sleeves are really what makes this stretchy piece stand out thanks to the show-stopping flare from the shoulder to the elbow.
- Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
- Available styles: 11
50This Sleek Workout Jacket With Clever Thumb Holes
This cropped workout jacket pairs a fitted design with a mock neck to create such a sleek athleisure look. The zipper blends right in with the breathable, moisture-wicking, and quick-drying fabric. This piece also has a clever odor-resistant design and built-in thumb holes to keep the sleeves secure during workouts.
- Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
- Available colors: 13
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