How to change up your wardrobe without spending a cent – check out these outfit ideas
So you’ve opened up your wardrobe and decided you have a rack full of clothes, and nothing to wear. But before you go on a wardrobe re-stocking spree – put that credit card away! You’re saving for a designer bag, remember? – ask yourself, have you tapped into its full potential yet? There are so many outfit ideas you might not have thought of to change up your wardrobe without spending a cent. Here are just a few to have up your sleeve. Click the next page number to read on!
OUT OF THE BOX LAYERING
Changing up your wardrobe involves thinking about your wardrobe staples in unconventional ways. Often, pieces you would usually think to wear on their own can be put together for instant impact. Take your basic sweater and dress. When you’re tired of wearing them on their own, try pulling the sweater over your dress for a cool layered look.
BORROW FROM THE BOY
A universal truth about relationships is that, his wardrobe is just an optional extension of yours. Imagine the outfit ideas that lie in your boyfriend’s repertoire. His button up dress shirts look even better on you: done up low, sleeves rolled up and worn super slouchy with a pair of jeans. For that matter, even his jeans are fair game. Belt for fit, and roll up the legs, and you’ve got yourself some authentic boyfriend jeans. Go for a rummage and see what else of his you can steal borrow.
GO DOUBLE
The weird arithmetic of style is that two ‘borings’ can make a ‘spectacular’. Take the humble denim/chambray piece. On its own it’s just a humble basic for your weekend uniform. However, piece two together and you’ve got an instant double denim statement outfit. Try wearing your chambray shirt with a pair of jeans in the same shade, or go for a denim jacket and jeans two piece suit.
DRESS TONALLY
It’s a (sort of) scientific fact that most of us tend to accumulate lots of things in the same colour that we like. If you’re lucky enough to have a few similarly toned pieces, change things up by trying a tonal outfit. White-on-white or black-on-black are obvious winners for any occasion. Layering different shades of neutral colours like beige, grey or blue will also take you to the next level of put-togetherness. If you’re feeling really adventurous, try all-over brights, like red, burgundy or pink – I hear it’s a very ‘Parisian’ thing to do.
THE SHOE SWITCH
A powerful way to change up your wardrobe is to replace the shoe you would usually wear with the complete opposite. For example, switch your dressy shoes for sneakers instead. It takes a bit of getting used to, but that’s what changing it up is all about. Try sneakers with skirts, dresses, tailored trousers, or even leather pants. The dressier your outfit, the bigger the impact. On the flip side, how about the track pants and heels combination? Do you dare?
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The one tone outfit is a thing I want to try 😉
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I need to do this one more too, I love it!
Love the smart and casual vibe. The outfits are super cool.
https://twitter.com/katsandbombs
Ahh I’m always dressed super casual haha…
Awesome post!
Great analysis, some times we do this just by default, but is better if we keep this like a wardrobe theory. Isn’t it?
xo
Giha
http://chicadventureit.com/white-sneakers-never-say-never/
Thanks love! Yes, I think most of us are doing these types of outfits without thinking 😀
Great tips! I love the sweater over the dress, and I think there was maybe one time I borrowed a top from my hubby and I loved it! Should apply your tips more often <3
Gina
Pink Wings
I’m always borrowing from my boyfriend, so I end up convincing him to buy clothes that I want to wear haha
Great ideas and beautiful outfits!
Mis perlas de moda
Thanks so much girl!
Love this pretty lady! And yes – two borings can definitely make a spectacular – that’s my favourite one 🙂 You’re looking phenomenal as always!
xx, mel
http://melinspired.com
I’m so glad you agree ^^
so many great ideas – love especially the blue tone-in-tone thing a lot! I like the effortlessness all of them come with!
bisou, mirjam
http://www.jeneregretterien.ch
I love tone-in-tone too, my fave!
Great inspiring post!! Really enjoyed your ideas o mix up the wardrobe a little bit 😉
Especially liked the last 2 outfits, perfect!
Have a great week,
Lau
I’m so glad you liked it! Those are my fav too!
Great ideas!! I need to clean up my closet too!! Thanks for sharing great tips!!
Xoxo
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haha my closet is constantly in a state of being cleaned out!
i like the idea of spicing an outfit with an unexpected type of shoe! yeah, great post!
Have a wonderful day!
Animated Confessions
Yes, and it’s so easy too!
Oh my gosh, I LOVE these outfits!! Obsessed with the ‘Borrowed From The Boys’ look:) X
http://www.fashionablepassion.com
Thanks so much love! I love wearing guys clothes!
Great tips! Love the photos too. 🙂
April xx
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Thanks so much! I was dipping into my archives here, and some of the older photos are not really the quality that I expect nowadays >.<
Oh loved the outfit ideas! The tone-in-tone outfit needs to be embraced more often from my side! I really love it but never do it! And the sneakers trick is one of my favorites!
Sophie xx
http://basicapparel.de
Oh me too! I always forget to do it haha.
I love the boyfriend’s style outfit, the picture is gorgeous and the outfit too
Aw thank you so much! That’s practically my daily uniform 🙂
First of all that sweater is a killer and I do love layering my sweater not only with a casual skinny denim but on top of my dresses. Great advice xx
MA
Same here! Sweaters with everything!
Great post! So inspiring! Thanks for shearing!
The photos are amazing!
Jordina ♡
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Aw I’m so glad I was able to inspire you!
Totally love your style and your blog!! Those are some great ideas!
~xo Sheree
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IG: @poshclassymom
Aw you’re so sweet!
Very inspirational work I love your style!
I’m so glad I could inspire you!
woahhh this was incredibly useful! <3
Absolutely LOVE this post! I seem to find that most fashion bloggers just post photos of themselves – amazing photos, I’ll submit – but rarely offer helpful guides on how to dress beyond a photo shoot. I really appreciate your writing style and understanding that most of us need a little help figuring out how to throw something chic on and run out the door! Amazing tips; can’t wait for the next!
Aw thank you so much for your amazing feedback, Amanda! It’s wonderful to know that you’ve found this article useful! I absolutely agree with you. I love looking at pretty pictures, but I think that blogs need to add something useful and practical to people’s everyday lives to stay relevant into the future. Is there any particular styling topic you’re interested in? I’m always looking out for new ideas for content!