Style Revamp'd: 10 Ways To Update Your Style For LESS!
10. Add new accessories: A statement necklace can go along way and update your style instantly from drab to fab in seconds. Without having to completely update your entire wardrobe, you can add some eclectic bracelets, satchels, earrings or hair bands that make your outfit a little more interesting.
Check out this DIY tutorial for creating a statement tribal necklace for under $20: http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/tribal-necklace
9. Embellish your clothes with cool accents-Grab your glue gun, sewing kit and bedazzler and start having fun! Take an old collard shirt and embellish the collar with studs, cool vintage beads or buttons. Update plain loafers with a streak of Aztec fabric to give a pop of color. Sew cool vintage buttons on a button-up to add some new perspective. Be creative!
8. Update Hair Style or Makeup! a professional haircut or style can truly transform you! Go edgy with a chic bob or classic with a new layered cut. A change in hair color can be a big boost as well. Want a makeover?! Go to a MAC counter and get a free makeover with a purchase of some cosmetics or plan a spa party at your house with your girlfriends and trade styling tips and cosmetics. You would be surprised at how much fun you have experimenting!
7. Find new stores to frequent- Tired of shopping at the same places? Find local boutiques in your neighborhood to frequent and/or expand your shopping online to find cheaper alternatives. A lot of places offer discounts for locals or membership rewards programs that offer discounts on the more you buy. Also, shop at the right times; seasonal sales are the best for getting looks for the low. Don't be afraid to shop at stores that are not the norm, there could be an amazing statement piece waiting for you.
6. Trade with your friends-Between the six of your best friends you have enough apparel to open your own boutique. Got through your clothes and trade pieces that you no longer identify with and express your style. Coordinate monthly clothing swaps in your neighborhood; have your friends donate clothing and start swap shopping! For any clothing that is not traded, take it to the local Goodwill or Salvation Army Family Store to help those in need.
5. Shop at yard sales and thrift stores- a lot of stores have 50% off sales during the month, go roll up your sleeves and get down and dirty. Your neighborhood garage sale could have awesome jewelry and accessories for cheap! Spend a Saturday morning browsing local estate and garage sales and find some awesome treasures!
4. Build a quality capstone collection- Statement pieces are integral to the base of any capstone collection. Buying quality items that are timeless and classic can help keep your wardrobe stylish yet functional over time. Buy a great coat, invest in some nice boots, a few simple dresses, some stylish tops can ensure that as time goes by, your wardrobe will remain relevant.
3. Go through your parent’s closet- If your relatives are like ours, they still have the clothes they wore in college, despite the fact they cant fit them. Vintage and classic looks come back into style often and can be expensive in stores. In many cases you have a plethora of clothing from those eras at your disposal. Offer to clean out your relative's closets and go shopping!
2. Before you trash it, revamp it—Have an old maxi dress you no longer wear? Create a cool wrap skirt. Have a tired old pair of jeans? Create a cool, studded miniskirt or jean peplum top. If you are not creative enough to come up with an idea on your own, search Pinterest or Google for ideas. We also will post DIY projects as well!
and finally...if you are looking to revamp or update your wardrobe for less...
1. Shop FR!—Fashion Redeem'd has a curated collection of vintage, retro and eclectic fashion and accessories. We are constantly adding new inventory and we truly believe that we have style for everyone! Shop our vintage to update your style!
