How we look greatly affects people's perception and acceptance of us. The first and greatest piece you can add to your wardrobe is a smile and it is free. It is a well-known fact that people are more attracted to people who smile than people who frown, so wearing a smile is the first way to look like you are rich even if you are not.

We can look at life any way we want. It is our choice. We can see it as a debit or an asset. If we choose to see it as an asset, it will reflect in our smile and people will be influenced by the mere joy they feel when they see us. In our society today, if we desire to be successful we must look successful. Have you heard the clinch, "Fake it, till you make it?" Well that is basically what you can do with your wardrobe and a few common sense ideas.

Most people want to look great! However, the idea of looking great conjures up thoughts of spending lots of money, but that is not necessarily true. Let's take a look at some free, as well as economical ways for you to look like you are rich even if you are not.

If you can't hire a maid, dust off the trusty old iron! A crisply ironed white shirt and a pair of nicely pressed jeans will cause you to look like you are rich even if you are not! Little details matter, such as well manicured nails, keeping your eyebrows neat, and getting an updated haircut. What about your posture? Create an air of confidence around yourself. Walk and sit up straight. It will certainly cause you to stand out in a crowd.

If you can't buy expensive clothes, then raise the bar on the ones you can afford or already have. Carefully examine your clothes; cut off loose threads, use a lint roller or a clothes shaver, search out buttons or button holes that need a touch up. Look for well finished pockets, straight hems and neatly sewn linings. If you see repairs that are needed and you can't make these repairs yourself, take them to a seamstress. A small investment in these items will raise their intrinsic value.

Investigate the fabric of the pieces you are buying. If your budget does not allow for silk or cashmere, go for cotton or wool. They are always stylish and fashionably correct. You can always invest in one nice silk scarf and that will set off a myriad of outfits. When you invest in jewelry, buy the best costume jewelry that you can afford. Better to buy one nice piece, than two or three cheaper ones. All these details add up to the sum total of how to look like you are rich even if you are not.

If there is one thing that you need to splurge on, or save your money to buy, it is a nice pair of leather shoes, or boots. Do the same thing with your handbag; always go for leather. Keeping leather shoes and handbags looking nice is a must. Leather conditioning creams are very inexpensive. This will also keep them looking new much longer. Always be on the lookout for sales. Check out consignment and discount stores. You can always find fantastic bargains on eBay!

Now you know the secret to having the look of the rich and famous. Put a little more thought and effort into the preparation of your wardrobe and you will look like you are rich, even if you are not!