5 Low Cost Ways to Dress Like a Celeb

We know the secret behind celebrity fashion. Stylists and big budgets. Think about it, these people are paid to look eternally chic. But sometimes dressing like a celebrity can feel inaccessible for us mere mortals. Luckily for everyone involved, we have done all the digging to find an alternative to spending a fortune. From apps to help you emulate your favourite influencer’s style to shopping straight from a celebrities wardrobe, read on for five of the best clothes shopping tools to help fuel your fashion game. Without having to compromise on essentials like, you know – coffee and brunch.

The Budget Babe 

Simply put, The Budget Babe is a blog for fashionistas who love to save, featuring the latest cheap-chic fashion news, designer and celebrity looks-for-less. It is an affordable fashion blog for style-conscious women everywhere who are looking to stretch their hard-earned dollars. Budget-friendly fashion posts include pricing, retailers and styled images. Readers can find designer dupes and break-downs of celebrity looks which tell you exactly where to find clothing items seen on Hailey Baldwin, Jessica Alba and more. Think of this blog as your go-to next time you’re searching for the latest celeb looks.. Pinterest who?

Depop

With consumers paving the way for a more eco-friendly future, it seems an increasing number of shoppers are continuing to shop responsibly through peer-to-peer platforms. And far as these platforms go, Depop is the cool kid on the block. A highly visual and stylized platform with a similar layout to Instagram, Depop is hugely popular with the tech-savvy Gen Z crowd. Shop preloved designer, vintage, streetwear and beyond, users can also purchase from their favourite celebrities and influencers wardrobe. We’re talking big names like Chiara Ferragni and Doja Cat, Bella Thorne and Leandra Medine (creator of the iconic Man Repeller) just to name a few. You could score your next staple wardrobe item straight from the closet of a celeb (without the designer price tag) with just a tap of your smartphone screen. As far as online shopping apps go, it doesn’t get much better than this.

Trendii

Picture this: you’re scrolling through Flex Mami’s Instagram and you see an outfit you simply must have (speaking from personal experience FYI). Rather than trawling through websites for hours, Trendii helps you shop for similar items simply by uploading an image of an outfit you love. Yes, you really just read that. It’s the future of shopping, and we’re here for it. Simply click the extension or app while viewing your favourite digital magazine, blog or social media page and Trendii will find a match or show you similar options that fit your budget. From designer clothing to streetwear and everything in between, you can mirror the look using AI technology and machine learning (fancy!!). Whether you’re after Billie Eilish’s hoody or Kylie Jenner’s mini dress, Trendii can identify outfits from any image. You’re welcome.

Lyst

Lyst is another website that saves shoppers time and money. Instead of having to browse endless websites to compare the price of the same item, Lyst is an e-commerce aggregator meaning it pulls shopping suggestions from 1000s of different brands and stores all from the one search bar! This one-stop-shop even has a universal shopping basket so you can buy directly from the retailer without having to leave the Lyst website (let’s face it, we know you have too many tabs open already). Fun fact: according to Lyst’s Year in Fashion report, Meghan Markle was the No. 1 celebrity fashion influencer for 2019. No surprises there.

Poshmark

Poshmark is a fashion app that lets you buy and sell on-trend and super stylish second-hand clothing for a fraction of the original price. It’s more than just a resale platform too. It’s a platform to support people to start, run and grow their fashion businesses, a curated and thoughtful way to connect like-minded fashion lovers. Celebrity fashion lovers rejoice. Instead of finding similar pieces as your favourite YouTuber or influencer, you can shop straight from their very own wardrobe. Actresses, past Bachelor contestants and models' all flock to this resale site. Need we say more?