How to dress like a rich person?

Look Classy, Chic and Expensive

Getting a designer style on a high street budget is the job of the majority, the fortunate many who really understand how to shop and where to go to get those all important look-a-likes. Looking designer is all about confidence and the way you put an outfit together, not necessarily where you bought it.

Stylish Places to Shop

Shopping online is the surefire way to get a bargain, but don't underestimate the highstreet as a place to get super value. Sales in store seem to happen very frequently, there even appear to mid-mid-season sales now, and some stores have a permanent sales rack.

Even if there's not a sale, you need to be able to tell the difference in quality in different stores. To learn what is and what isn't good quality, you need to check the stitching, the fabric and the cut; all of these will indicate how long the garment is going to last.

There are a few simple rules to follow: if it's frayed don't buy it, if it isn't cut to flatter a woman don't buy it (you can tell by checking the darting at the bust, as well as checking that the garment isn't loose or tight anywhere). Designer clothes always fit perfectly, skimming gently over the skin's surface, so look for clothes that have good proportions.

Don't Make Fashion Mistakes

Mistakes are expensive. If you want to buy something on-trend, make sure it suits you, and that its a trend that will last...you can usually tell if it will last by whether it's a recurring trend or not. If it's a trend that his come back in fashion, chances are that it will be a good purchase.

If you do buy into a trend, make sure that it fits with your own personal style. Sometimes following what everyone else is wearing is the unstylish thing to do.

When buying an investment purchase, or a wardrobe staple, stick with shapes and styles that have stood the test of time, for example pencil skirts or halternecks.

Getting a Great Haircut

Have an edgy cut that looks celebrity stylish, and make sure you have the perfect makeup to match. This will guarantee you are confident, and it won't matter too much what you are wearing. Watch the latest popular TV shows in order to get to grips with what hairstyles are fashionable, try Gossip Girl or re-runs of The Hills.

A neat trick for super stylish locks, is to go a really expensive hairdresser for an update, and then go to a cheap one to have it trimmed and maintained.

Do Your Research

Part of being rich is having experts at your beck and call, but without the money to afford a personal stylist like Rachel Zoe, you need to become an expert yourself. Experiment with creating your own personal style, get it wrong sometimes, try new things and be creative.

Check out polyvore.com for some inspiration,as well as catching up on the latest street chic at Vogue.com, or get yourself a subscription to your favorite fashion magazine so you can always be up-to-date.