I source clothes and accessories for wealthy clients and celebrities. These are my 4 secrets to dressing like the rich.

When elevating your wardrobe, you don’t need to buy brand-new clothing from boutiques every season.

Instead, try to elevate your look with vintage pieces, which are at least 20 years old. I’d dive into pieces from the ’90s and early 2000s, which were great eras for fashion.

You can find these pieces online. But also, when shopping vintage, head to your local consignment stores — I’d say that’s even better than online.

There’s nothing like finding a piece you love in person. It’s a feeling you can’t get from shopping online.

Consider cost per wear when making a purchase

One of my styling secrets is factoring in cost per wear before making a big purchase.

For example, if you know that you’ll get a lot of wear out of an item, you might want to invest in something high-quality instead of choosing a cheaper option.

Think of it like this: If a shoe costs $1,000 but you know you will get three wears out of it a week, it’s probably a worthy investment.

Quality over quantity is another way to look at it — and it should be my motto.

Invest in accessories

If having a luxury wardrobe or dressing designer is important to you, start with accessories.

Accessories are great because they’re what you will wear the most, but they can require less care than delicate garments. I’ve had beautiful clothes get damaged at the dry cleaner or even when carefully washing them myself.

I often tell my clients to invest in handbags because you can have them in constant rotation. Also, the styling options for bags are endless, unlike a dress you may wear only a few times, depending on its style.