Anonymous
Post 02/15/2026 15:15     Subject: What are some items in fashion that look expensive but are not expensive?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Quince is very hit or miss. Here's my experience:

1. Cashmere: miss, pills easily
2. Gold jewelry: hit, looks luxe, long-lasting
3. Leather purses: miss, looks plasticky
4. Cotton Cashmere sweaters (3% cashmere): hit, super soft and last long
5. Stretch Silk: hit, looks luxe, but washable and you can easily steam out the wrinkles
6. Shoes: hit, I have the driving moccasins, look and feel like M. Gemi
7. Pants: Miss (for me). They are suuuuuper high rise, come up to my boobs.
8. Activewear: Miss. The ultra-form feels too plasticky


I have 2 pairs of shoes and they are awful. One is falling apart. But I don't have the driving mocs so it may be some are good and some are bad. The woven plastic purses are terrific. They do not look plasticky. Agree on the other stuff.


I have the driving mocs. They are relatively comfortable but they definitely look cheap. I tried Quince a few times, but won't again. It's mostly trash. It's Shein junk curated to an "upscale neutrals" or "old money" aesthetic.
Anonymous
Post 02/15/2026 11:36     Subject: What are some items in fashion that look expensive but are not expensive?
Anonymous wrote:Quince is very hit or miss. Here's my experience:

1. Cashmere: miss, pills easily
2. Gold jewelry: hit, looks luxe, long-lasting
3. Leather purses: miss, looks plasticky
4. Cotton Cashmere sweaters (3% cashmere): hit, super soft and last long
5. Stretch Silk: hit, looks luxe, but washable and you can easily steam out the wrinkles
6. Shoes: hit, I have the driving moccasins, look and feel like M. Gemi
7. Pants: Miss (for me). They are suuuuuper high rise, come up to my boobs.
8. Activewear: Miss. The ultra-form feels too plasticky


I agree that Quince is hit or miss, but some of my experiences have been different than yours.

Agree on #1, 2 and 4.

#3 I own two bags and love both, do not find the leather plasticky.

#6 I have ordered shoes twice and hated and returned both pairs - too stiff and I’d say that leather seemed plasticky.

#8 I like the activewear I have purchased and it is definitely not form fitting- that’s part of why I like it.

Other categories of Quince products I think are great quality are the luggage and coats.

Anonymous
Post 02/14/2026 19:43     Subject: What are some items in fashion that look expensive but are not expensive?
Clean hair in a flatting cut with a nice color, clear and healthy skin, white teeth and eyes, cared for nails...all of this speaks volumes more than the clothes.
Anonymous
Post 02/14/2026 10:55     Subject: Re:What are some items in fashion that look expensive but are not expensive?
Everything looks more expensive when it fits well, too. Find a good tailor for pant length hemming, taking in shirt sides, dress waist shaping, sleeve shortening, etc.
Anonymous
Post 02/14/2026 01:48     Subject: What are some items in fashion that look expensive but are not expensive?
I live on a very low budget, and I shop constantly -- online, and in person at TJMaxx/Marshalls, thrift shops, Kohls on sale, even yard sales. I have found very nice, good quality stuff at very low prices, because I'm always looking for nice stuff at rock bottom prices. I stick with basic colors, mostly black, white, gray, cream, taupe, plus a few solid jewel tones, so most of my clothes work together. I wear heavy gold costume jewelry that looks very expensive, but isn't. I find a lot of my jewelry at museum stores. It is good quality, but not super expensive. I buy designer bags at Goodwill, online stores, Real Real, wherever I can find a bargain. I buy nice scarves and gloves. I think I look reasonably well dressed, and few people would realize that I pay next to nothing for my clothes.
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 00:41     Subject: What are some items in fashion that look expensive but are not expensive?
Everything look more expensive if you are slim and have great skin and hair. Nourish the inside and you will look more expensive, even in Target stuff
Anonymous
Post 02/06/2026 00:21     Subject: What are some items in fashion that look expensive but are not expensive?
I tend to go for brands that make high quality clothing and wait for it to go on sale or get it off Poshmark.

For example, brands like Hobbs London or MaxMara. I will buy coats, dresses, pants, sweaters.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 21:37     Subject: Re:What are some items in fashion that look expensive but are not expensive?
Would you recommend a shaver brand? I have this issue and a crappy shaver that cuts threads (replacement for a really old one that worked great).


The nori shaver is excellent and comes with two replacement blades. It is more expensive than many others but definitely worth it - I have tried several and this is definitely the best.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 18:17     Subject: Re:What are some items in fashion that look expensive but are not expensive?
A nice wool coat will always look polished and is worth the investment.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 15:59     Subject: What are some items in fashion that look expensive but are not expensive?
Meant woven leather purses are not fake looking. They look real, feel real and are real.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 15:59     Subject: What are some items in fashion that look expensive but are not expensive?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Quince is very hit or miss. Here's my experience:

1. Cashmere: miss, pills easily
2. Gold jewelry: hit, looks luxe, long-lasting
3. Leather purses: miss, looks plasticky
4. Cotton Cashmere sweaters (3% cashmere): hit, super soft and last long
5. Stretch Silk: hit, looks luxe, but washable and you can easily steam out the wrinkles
6. Shoes: hit, I have the driving moccasins, look and feel like M. Gemi
7. Pants: Miss (for me). They are suuuuuper high rise, come up to my boobs.
8. Activewear: Miss. The ultra-form feels too plasticky


I have 2 pairs of shoes and they are awful. One is falling apart. But I don't have the driving mocs so it may be some are good and some are bad. The woven plastic purses are terrific. They do not look plasticky. Agree on the other stuff.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 15:39     Subject: What are some items in fashion that look expensive but are not expensive?
There is no such thing as good cheap cashmere by any brand. Cheap cashmere is junk, period.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 13:17     Subject: What are some items in fashion that look expensive but are not expensive?
Original pill remover poster here - I just have a basic, battery-powered Remington "Fuzz Away" one. No complaints, but it does take a long time to do a whole sweater or coat. I also use it on the seams of workout leggings!
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 12:42     Subject: What are some items in fashion that look expensive but are not expensive?
Anonymous wrote:Quince is very hit or miss. Here's my experience:

1. Cashmere: miss, pills easily
2. Gold jewelry: hit, looks luxe, long-lasting
3. Leather purses: miss, looks plasticky
4. Cotton Cashmere sweaters (3% cashmere): hit, super soft and last long
5. Stretch Silk: hit, looks luxe, but washable and you can easily steam out the wrinkles
6. Shoes: hit, I have the driving moccasins, look and feel like M. Gemi
7. Pants: Miss (for me). They are suuuuuper high rise, come up to my boobs.
8. Activewear: Miss. The ultra-form feels too plasticky
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 12:14     Subject: What are some items in fashion that look expensive but are not expensive?
Anonymous wrote:Op, when I was in your situation, I found a couple great dresses at thrift stores and had them tailored. Look for unlined dresses, as a single layer is cheaper to alter than a double layer.


Not OP but this is a great idea.