Fit > fabric > colour > condition > price.
Fit shapes the first impression
The shoulder line, trouser rise, hem and sleeve determine whether the outfit looks deliberate. No logo can rescue poor proportion.
Fabric matters when it is visible
Weight, drape, opacity and texture can justify spending more. Fibre content alone does not prove quality; construction and real use decide value.
Colour creates cooperation
Navy, white, pale blue, charcoal, stone and dark indigo reduce friction. A controlled palette lets modest pieces combine more convincingly.
Condition is noticed before pedigree
Clean shoes, firm collars, unpilled knitwear and repaired hems make an ordinary wardrobe look cared for. Neglect makes an expensive one look accidental.
Price comes last
Spend more only when the visible improvement survives wear. Good is good enough when the lower-priced option already fits, performs and integrates.