Joanna James
Do you ever wonder what to do with your wardrobe of clothes threatening to burst out? Are you feeling a little tired of wearing similar outfits daily? How about a little out-of-the-box thinking to upgrade your style? Once you learn the art of upcycling your clothes, you’ll save a lot on your fashion budget and look glamorous with little effort.
Start with a mood board. You can follow a fashion style guide and borrow inspiration from magazines. Try websites like Lifestyle Guide Online for expert tips. Once you put together a mood board, you’ll have a better idea of what kind of outfits to create. You can use online resources to create your mood board.
Lay down all the outfits you own and mix and match. You can put together similar colours to go for a striking ensemble. Accessorize in colours to make your white or grey outfits into elegant statements. Tonal outfits are pretty great. If you have clothes in similar colours with a variety of depths, put these together to create a unique outfit. You can mix different textures together to add depth to your outfit. The trick to putting together a winning colour combination is to pick colours that complement your skin tone and hair. Think about which hues match your features to add that pop to your outfits.
Eternal fashion icon – Marilyn Monroe used to say that ‘Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.’ But, in fact, layers give women a lot more than diamonds ever could. If you live in a tropical country or want to try layers in summer, get the fabric combination right. You can experiment with different layers to get the right look. You’d be surprised as to the kind of layering that works for you. Experiment with touches like rolling up sleeves to reveal what you wear underneath or add details with a scarf. A good rule to remember when layering is to only use one bulky item per outfit. You’re not going to get the right layering look at once, keep on trying until you develop a good pattern. Layering can help you shed and put on clothing to match the event, place and weather.
You can use shoes and some accessories to lend a brand-new air to old clothes. You can pair a cute top with a beret or wear a belt with a bulky top. The right accessories can completely transform even a well-worn outfit. The secret is to figure out which accessories go with certain clothes. Once you learn the potential of each accessory, you can match these items with a number of other outfits. Accessories are not just earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. You can experiment with different scarves, handbags, and shoes. Look at celebrity accessories to find inspiration.
This can be a bit tricky, but the creative side of you can pull it off with a bit of patience and practice. Gather the clothes lying around and think of ways to rework those into your wardrobe. You can cut down a t-shirt (carefully) to make it into a crop top. You can embroider a pretty flower or pattern on a hole in your clothing to add a pretty home touch to the outfit. This way you can add your own personal statement to a new look.
And finally purge your wardrobe of any unwanted pieces.
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