In all the conversations about ‘old money’ and ‘quiet luxury’ when it comes to dressing well, it’s easy to confuse good taste with exorbitant price tags. And, if you’re an intern on a stipend, a rookie taking her first steps in the corporate world, or a budget-conscious college-goer, it may seem impossible to imitate the sophisticated, chic styles floating around social media without breaking the bank.

Ishaan Khatter sports tailored jackets with luxurious colours. Pic Courtesy/@Ishaankhatter

However, the truth is that channelling that effortless but elevated aesthetic can be a lot less expensive than it appears to the naked eye. The key, say experts, lies in the finer details. It lies in looking for nuances that may not seem as apparent at first glance, and in decoding the subtext that underlies sophistication. We invited stylists for their hottest tips to dressing posh on a bargain-bin budget.