You can refuse to dress poor. You can buy a few nice pieces of clothing and take good care of them. You can arrange your furniture and your accessories in ways that enhance the look of your home. You can make an effort. Flea markets and garage sales are wonderful places to find small, inexpensive items that will add to your decor.
Unusual containers make wonderful pots for plants.
A cracked water pitcher, an unusual vase, a unique basket will accent a table or a wall. There are endless ways to create a beautiful home with very little money. I did not allow my disadvantages to become disadvantages. I chose to rise above and refuse to let anyone dictate how I felt about myself or my life. And I refused to allow my family to be disadvantaged.