Ever look into your closet and think to yourself “I have absolutely nothing to wear,”? Women tend to go through phases in their fashionable world where they are consumed by fabulous finds and good thing deals, and the next day they are having a panic attack because they are so sick of the bland clothing that hangs lifeless in the closet. I myself am guilty of this. I find myself trying to conserve money and stop clothes shopping, but within a few days I am sore tired of my boring clothing that I end up wearing sweats rather than that old dress that I wear to work every week.
However, since we are not all millionaires, we cannot go shopping for new wardrobes at our leisure. You have to learn to work with what you got. Consequently, fashion trends seem to be leaning towards rethinking the clothes that exist in your closet. It’s time to rethink that old leather jacket and tweed skirt, and find new ways to make them modern, cool, and fashionable. The good news is that it is a lot easier than you might think. One tip is to pick a piece from your closet (a skirt, or shirt) and try and pair it with something you’ve never worn with it before. Mixing prints, patterns, and colors may seem like a scary thing, but fear not my friend, wonderful await for those who aren’t afraid to take a chance. Ever heard of a thing called color blocking? Well, it’s a fashion trend that always seems to peak come summer, and it’s all about pairing different chunks of color together in one outfit. Trying something new like color blocking or mixing bold patterns help to liven up a closet that might seem boring, but there are unknown possibilities.
Another aspect of spicing up what you’ve got, is by learning how to accessorize. Adding a scarf or necklace can help define an outfit. A string of pearls can help classy up an otherwise boring outfit, and a chunky necklace can help funk-ify a casual everyday outfit. Another idea is to add a scarf, news flash: scarves aren’t just for winter attire! Adding a scarf to an outfit is a great way to classy up a cozy outfit. There are even helpful videos on YouTube that show you how to tie scarves in easy and intricate ways. Another common winter-only outfit maker is the classic bootie (a short boot). Most people think that booties can only be worn with pants, but there are so many possibilities! Try donning booties with a cool pair of tights, or pair them with a flowing shirt and floppy hat.
Your outfit can be defined by the accessories you add to it. Adding some cat eye sunglasses and polka dots can retro-ify almost any outfit, whereas adding some oversized sunglasses and bangles can give you the hippie vibe you were feeling. But don’t get caught up in the stages of overdoing it. To paraphrase what Coco Chanel once said, before you leave the house take off one piece of jewelry, that way you’ll never over do it. Remember that you’re style is indeed your own. Don’t be afraid to look for inspirations, but in the end your eye for style and personal taste will make any outfit your own work of art.
Written by: Kailyn Wolf