Learning how to style clothes you already have in new ways will save you time and money. Some of your wardrobe pieces can look new and fresh again just by styling them differently. Most of us women will want some new items each season, but by being able to style clothes you already have in new ways, you can buy less items and still feel like you have a fantastic wardrobe!
When it comes to how to style clothes you already have, the idea is to think outside the box of how you currently style your pieces. To make your pieces look new and current, style them in more trendy and current ways. Some of the changes can be minor, but make a big difference in how your outfit looks. The styling can be as simple as draping a poncho off one shoulder, rolling up your sleeves on a button up shirt, or doing a half tuck on your shirt. Read on to learn 12 ways of how to style clothes you already have in new ways.
12 Ways of How to Style Clothes You Already Have in New Ways
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Style A Poncho As A One Shoulder Top
This a great way to update a silky poncho. They usually have a wide neckline, so it’s easy to move it off to the side and off one shoulder. If you like, you can also belt it to make it look more like a top rather than a poncho. This styling trick can also be done with some knit ponchos if they have a wide neckline.
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Knot a Dress
Knot a soft fabric dress from the inside to give it a nice drape. This works well on loose fitting casual dresses like a t-shirt dress or a soft cotton sundress. If you don’t have enough fabric to tie a knot, use a thin ponytail holder to gather some fabric. That will give you the same results of a nice drape.
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Roll up Sleeves
Rolling up sleeves of a button up shirt is a trendier way to wear it. Think of a white shirt worn with a skirt or pants as a business casual look. Rolling the sleeves will give it more of a relaxed and updated feel.
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Wear a Cardigan Off Your Shoulders
A cardigan can be styled in a new way by pushing it off the shoulders and buttoning it to hold it in place.
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Knot One Side of a Trapeze or Swing top
The trapeze or swing tops are not as popular as they once were. A new way to style them is to knot one side. Because these tops have a lot of fabric at the bottom, there should be plenty to create a knot.
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Layer Necklaces
Instead of wearing one necklace, layer 2 or 3. This easily updates your look.
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Half Tuck Shirt
Instead of tucking in your shirt all the way, try a half tuck The half tuck is for a button up shirt. You tuck in one side and leave the other side out. -
Front Tuck Shirt
A front tuck is with just the front tucked in and the back is out. The front tuck works with many top styles including t-shirts, button up shirts, and sweaters. This is a great way to show off a nice belt.
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Roll Jeans Hems
Rolling your jeans hems is an updated way of cuffing your jeans. Rolling is not as precise as a crisp fold. It’s just a tad sloppy looking. Make the roll about 1 to 1.5 inches wide. This looks particularly good on a loose fitting jean like a boyfriend or girlfriend style. Rolling your jeans hems is a great way to show off a fantastic pair of shoes.
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Style A Top As A One Shoulder Top or Off the Shoulder Top
One shoulder and off the shoulder styles are currently popular. If you have a sweater or top with a wide neck or cowl neck, you can style them in a new way as an off one shoulder or off both shoulders. This will definitely make that top feel fresh and new to you.
This is a short sleeve cowl neck top. Because of the extra fabric with the cowl neck, it allows me to move the one shoulder off and forget the cowl. -
Wear a T-Shirt Under a Slip Dress
A great way to wear your slip dresses into the cooler weather is to wear a t-shirt underneath. I use close fitting t-shirts under dresses because it looks and stays neater than trying to tuck in a big loose t-shirt that could bunch up. This styling trick also works well when you don’t want to show cleavage on a low neckline dress.
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Drape a Blazer, Jacket or Coat Over Your Shoulders
Draping your jacket over your shoulders gives an instant easy updated and sophisticated look to your jacket and outfit.
To continually figure out how to style clothes you already have in new ways, the key is to look at the current trends to see what the updated features are and how the outfits are being styled. With a few updated styling changes you can wear the clothes currently in your closet much longer, which is better for your bank account and the environment!
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