Sunday, December 14, 2008

7 Fashion Tips to Jazz Up Your Old Outfit

By Tessa W. Adachi

Outfits can begin to look a little dated and boring if you don't know how to add life and sparkle to your clothing. You can jazz up your entire wardrobe without spending a fortune with these seven fun and easy tips.

1. While fitted waists may be the thing at the moment, a lot of women steer clear of them since they fear that these garments will make them look bigger. It's actually quite the opposite - fitted waists flatter your figure; it is loose garments which can make you look heavier. Try taking a scarf, a belt or even a necklace and making a belt for some of those loose fitting garments - looks better, doesn't it?

2. Scarves have a million different uses; you can use them as colourful accents which draw attention to your face and add some interest to an otherwise drab outfit. Take a gray dress and add a yellow or green scarf to add an exciting splash of colour. Try knotting your scarf or pinning it with a colourful pin for even more aesthetic appeal.

3. Those old beaded costume necklaces every woman has lying around are great for adding a little pep to your sweaters and blouses. Try mixing and matching these necklaces to create unique combinations. You can even hot glue beads to clothing to make patterns which are all your own. These old costume jewellery pieces can take a boring old blouse and really bring it to life.

4. Experiment with new looks by mixing and matching various textures and fabrics. You can try silks with tweeds and leather to create stylish combinations which can fit any look. Remember, many of the old fashion rules no longer apply - go ahead an experiment!

5. One of the easiest and least expensive ways to totally transform the look of old clothing is to dye it in different colours.

6. Add exciting new accents to your pockets, collars and waistbands with leather, fake fur and even feathers. These touches really draw the eye and make old clothes exciting again. Remember to wear your hats as well - a hat can completely change the look of an outfit.

7. Have a look through your closets and pull out the clothes which fit you best. These will be the basis of your new look for the season. If these clothes are solid dark colours, then look for brightly coloured accents and accessories to enliven them with. While monotones can look great sometimes, there are almost always better with a colourful accent like a bright scarf or sparkly pin.

Keep in mind that the world of fashion is constantly changing. Look at fashion magazines to check on what old looks you may have lying around have come back into vogue.

You'll need to put a little effort into dressing up your old wardrobe to create a new look, but you'll want to pat yourself on the back afterward for getting a whole new look for little to no money. - 15995

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