Updating your outfit with new subtle, and inexpensive fashion additions and accessories helps make you look fresh and on trend. Applying these ideas to your daily wardrobe can help you look put together and feel confident. Fashion doesn’t have to be complicated. For instance, there are many ways to update your look with subtle fashion hacks. Let’s look at six styling hacks that instantly help improve the look of any outfit:
1. Bold colored footwear
Another way to update your wardrobe is with bold-colored shoes or boots. Some may consider this the most daring way to show off your fashion sense. For instance, white boots are all the rage this season. They create a retro mod look with mini skirts, maxi skirts and jeans. Keep in mind that you want your look to be fashionable but not tacky. For example, your clothing shouldn’t compete for attention with your shoes. So keep the outfit basic or monotone and wear those yellow stilettos, giraffe print boots, or bedazzled sneakers with pride.
2. Dress up denim
Denim is a durable textile, with jeans being the most popular. However, jean skirts, dresses, shirts, overalls, and jackets create an all-American look that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. You can do a lot with jeans. For example, skinny jeans can meet a white t-shirt, a black blazer, and black boots. This look turns casual jeans into the perfect brunch or business meeting look. Accessories are important when it comes to dressing up in jeans. Pair them with a designer belt, a tailored blouse, or pointy toed heels for a night on the town.
3. Use belts to create a silhouette
Belts are more than just a way to keep your pants up. They have become exciting accessories that can completely reinvent a look. Belts can be used to create a strong silhouette without adding bulk to your outfit. A wrap belt not only enhances your natural waistline but can give you a slimmer appearance. You can also mix and match belts—a thick boho belt with a retro buckle, a thin white woven belt, a studded black leather belt—to create a mood. Sync a sweater dress, a peasant skirt and blouse, or a button up tunic for a sleek, structured waistline. Belts can also be paired with LBDs to completely reinvent the dress for weddings, brunch, and date night.
4. Use handbags as accessories
Women love handbags! Not only can these bags help you express your mood or personality, but they can also help make an outfit look more fashionable. Let’s say you’re wearing a casual black sweater or turtleneck, dark jeans, and simple white tennis shoes that are in good shape but that you’ve owned for years. To update your outfit and give it a bit of pizazz, you can accessorize it with a large red or leopard print handbag that’s not add some sassy flair and a pop of texture and color.
5. Stack your jewelry
One way to make a statement is to stack your jewelry. In other words, combining more than one necklace or bracelet of different lengths and textures. This will create a unique and edgy layered look! Just keep the stacking to one area—for instance, if you wear a ¾ sleeve, stack your bracelets but keep your neckline simple or bear. The same goes for stacking necklaces by length. This will draw attention to an off the shoulder or v-neckline, but keep your earrings simple. Another way to spice up your layered look is to contrast the color of your stackable jewelry with the color of your outfit. Think about pairing an all-white look with bold turquoise or an all-gray outfit with rose gold jewelry for a show stopping look.
6. Add statement sunglasses
Statement sunglasses are a fun accessory to add to your wardrobe. These sunglasses typically have large lenses and artsy frames in bold colors that immediately draw attention to the face. You have plenty of options when it comes to wearing statement sunglasses. You can wear them to add a vibe to any casual outfit—bold cat-eye frames add a retro feel, aviators add a rock-and-roll feel, while large round frames and a scarf create a mysterious starlet appeal. This season’s sunglasses are bolder than ever, with asymmetrical, tiny square, reflective lenses, funky shapes and detailed embellishments taking center stage.
A well-dressed woman always looks good when she wears her clothes with confidence. However, even the best-dressed can fall into a fashion rut. Update your wardrobe with these six styling hacks to fall in love with your wardrobe over and over again!
