The London Girl We Follow for Expensive-Looking Outfit Ideas

If your current fashion goal is to give your everyday outfits instant polish, then we have the solution. Lately, we've become borderline obsessed with Ume-Romaan Sacranie, an influencer working between Leicester and London whose penchant for exquisite tailoring, excellent accessories, cosy knitwear and on-point denim proves that sometimes less is more when it comes to outfit selection.

As confident in floral dresses as she is in sharp suiting, the 29-year-old designer and content creator's wardrobe ticks off every element of a dream capsule. How has she managed to curate the perfect edit? By making versatility her paramount concern. 

"Before I buy anything, I always consider how timeless and versatile that item is," Ume-Romaan explains. "I like to be conscious about my shopping choices, so I'm big on clothing and accessories that can transcend through the years. I love the idea of building a refined wardrobe, so for me, it's key that new pieces work with what I already own."

Ume also reveals she's anything but an impulse shopper: "When I'm thinking about an investment piece that's high-priced, it's usually something I've obsessed over for months—sometimes years. I haven't ever purchased anything like that on a whim. That's when I know it's something I really want and not just trend-focused."

That's not to say, though, that her closet solely consists of high-ticket items—far from it. Although she has a soft spot for the likes of Totême and Acne Studios, there's one high-street shop she just can't get enough of. "I also really love Arket," she says. "It has some great classics that are made really well." Clearly, she's a girl after our own hearts. 

So what is it that makes her outfits look so expensive, even when they aren't? "Honestly, not thinking about it too much your outfit. I think French women have really mastered the formula of being polished and effortlessly dressed without looking super done, so I try to follow their lead by wearing what instinctively looks good together. That said, I also think fit is really key. A tailored cut instantly looks pulled-together."

Keep scrolling to see some of our favourite examples of Ume-Romaan's style, and then shop her wardrobe staples below. 

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White jeans go well with a tan mohair cardigan and black leather accessories. 

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Looking sharp in checked suiting and horse-bit loafers. 

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She has an excellent eye for It accessories. 

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Proof that a classic peacoat makes any ensemble look sleek. 

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A blazer and jeans act as Ume-Romaan's all-season uniform. 

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Dressing down a floral dress with denim and chunky boots. 

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Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her ownBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.