Did you think that the COVID-19 pandemic would have a silver lining? The answer is “no” because nobody could have foreseen what was about to happen and the impact it was going to have on the world. Yet, as the peak is slowing and the dust is starting to settle, there are some lessons that everyone is learning about.
Fashion is at the top of the list. No, not looking good and indulging in the latest trends. What the coronavirus crisis has taught fashionistas and retailers is that there are bigger fish to fry. The fact that global emissions are down, partly because the clothes industry is at a standstill, highlights the need to be more responsible.
One way to do it and still like the way you look is to take your old clothes and make them new again. Previously, you wouldn’t bother since it was as cheap and easy to purchase replacements. However, you’re a different person with a greater sense of perspective, so you want to do your bit.
Here are the must-know tips regarding breathing new life into your existing wardrobe.
Cut Clothes Down To Size
Luckily, the summer is the best time to upcycle the pieces that you used to lean on heavily as all you need to do is cut stuff down to size. Take a basic, plain tee shirt. It’s tired and doesn’t have the wow factor, and you wouldn’t be seen dead in it before. Yet, by removing the sleeves, you’ve got an incredibly stylish vest or tank top!
The brilliant thing about this tactic is that you should come out of the process with original items. Just pick old clothes with graphic prints or patterns that you wouldn’t see in stores. Then, voila – your pieces that you wanted to throw in the garbage are back in rotation!
You only need a pair of scissors and a splash of inspiration. If you’re struggling for creative designs, you can check out a host of ideas online and copy them. It’ll be our secret! Look at the video underneath to see how far you can take it.
Make Them Sparkle With Glue
You might have a perfectly good item in your closet. The only problem is that it’s boring and requires something extra to make it sparkle. Well, you can take this literally and add sparkles and glitter with glue.
Glue guns are widely accessible at most home stores, and general ones, too. Plus, it’s not as if you can get it wrong. If you don’t like the design, you’ll only throw it away or put it in the goodwill collection box. You haven’t lost anything, but you stand to gain a lot as you’ll love the color and vibrancy.
You never know. You might love the process so much that you’ll start transforming old clothes with new designs and sell them on eBay. That’s one way to increase your earning potential during a pandemic!
Splash Out On Jewelry
Before you say anything, it’s essential to remember that jewelry isn’t part of the fast-fashion industry that’s harming the environment. When you purchase a ring or a bracelet, you do so knowing that you’ll own it for decades. Some women even pass their jewelry down to their kids as family heirlooms.
Therefore, investing in new pieces will instantly spruce up any outfits that appear fatigued. Alternatively, you can take your gemstones and give them a makeover. Any clothes paired with purple gems is a winning strategy, especially when you dust and polish them, as the deep hues of the jewelry make them pop.
Plus, purple goes with pretty much any color, so you should be spoilt for choice.
Be Confident
You won’t pull off your old-new outfits if you aren’t confident. It’s one of the most effective tricks to look better in your clothes as how you feel affects everything from your posture to your aura. Anyone who is meek and unsure won’t give off the energy that they want to portray.
However, if you’re assured and know that your old clothes are back with a bang, they cling to your body with purpose. Then, you’ll turn heads, whether you’re grocery shopping in shorts and a tee or heading out to a restaurant for date night.
The best piece of advice concerning how you look is to tweak your outfit so that it’s comfy and showcases your assets, and then to forget about it for the rest of the night.
Don’t you find that you make things worse if you obsess over your appearance?
