5 Ideas to Help You Refresh Your Wardrobe For Spring
As this new season starts, it’s natural to want to overhaul last year’s spring wardrobe for a new and more on-trend version. However, you don’t need to get rid of your old clothes and buy all new ones to refresh your wardrobe and make it feel like new for the upcoming spring season. Here are a few ways that you can refresh your fashion for spring without having to buy a whole new closet full of clothes.
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It’s All in the Accessories
Accessories are a great way to update your wardrobe without having to buy more expensive pieces. Here are a few accessories that can change up your look:
- Statement Earrings. Right now, statement earrings are very on-trend, and you can add a lot of interest to any outfit with the right pair. There are statement earrings in a lot of different styles and sizes, so keep an eye out for the perfect pair for you.
- Layered Necklaces. Layering multiple necklaces is a great way to take smaller necklaces that may not make a statement on their own into a dramatic part of your outfit. Look for necklaces in the same metal to create a look that can add interest to any outfit.
- Stacked Rings. Stacking up a collection of rings has been popular for a few years, but this season is no exception to the trend. You can choose to keep all of your rings in one metal tone or you can mix and match for a more eclectic look. There are ring sets out there, but choosing a mix of rings that you create yourself is also a great way to show your personal style.
- Fun Socks. Socks have been seen as a fashion symbol since the 10th century, and that isn’t changing anytime soon. This spring, try out some interesting socks, whether that be a fun print or a unique material like mesh or tulle, and pair them with strappy sandals and cropped pants to make a fun fashion statement.
- Bandanas and Scarves. Using bandanas and scarves as headbands and even tops has become a trend recently, and it’s easy to see why. A small scrap of fabric can add a lot to an outfit if it’s used properly. so make sure to look for patterns and prints that speak to your personal style to add a lot to your look.
Think About What You Really Need
If you already have a few maxi dresses, you probably don’t have to have the next one that you’ve got your eye on. Instead, focus on pieces that you actually need for your wardrobe. Whether that means that you’re in search of a pair of mom jeans or a good leather jacket is up to you, but make sure that you’re buying something because it actually fits into your wardrobe and not just because it caught your eye in passing. For example, if you’re looking for a new bathing suit and you’ve decided to go for a one-piece because you already have a few two-pieces, make sure that you stick to what you actually decided on instead of impulse buying another two-piece just because you like the pattern or color. You’ll thank yourself later when you’re taking care of your pool by making sure the pH is between 7.4 and 7.6 and you don’t have to worry about anything falling out of place, or when you’re hiking to a place to go swimming and you don’t have to worry about getting a sunburn on your stomach.
Do a Closet Clean-Out
Before you start looking for pieces to add to your wardrobe, make sure that you actually know what’s in your wardrobe in the first place. Pull a Marie Kondo and go through all of your warm-weather clothing to find out what you actually like and what has just been sitting in the back of your closet for the past few years. Make sure that you get rid of any clothing that is damaged or broken or otherwise unwearable. If there are any pieces that you aren’t sure about keeping, try to think of at least three different ways that you can wear it, and if you can’t think of at least three, it might be time to let the piece go. Make sure to donate or sell any clothing that you’re getting rid of unless it’s completely broken beyond repair.
Go Thrifting For New-To-You Clothes
One of the main reasons many people don’t go out to purchase an entirely new wardrobe is because they don’t want to spend a lot of money. Just like the 34% of people who buy new homes and don’t want to deal with renovations to the house’s basics like plumbing or electricity, you’re making the conscious effort to be smart with your money when you decide to thrift clothing. Fashion is very cyclical, which means that a lot of the clothing that you find at thrift stores may have been outdated but is starting to come back into style. For example, you can often get a great oversized blazer at a thrift store, which is in style, and the only modification most need is to have shoulder pads cut out of them.
Think of New Ways to Style Existing Pieces
After your closet cleanout and thrifting a few new pieces, it’s time to assemble some outfits. Create a board on Pinterest or start a folder in your Instagram bookmarks of some interesting outfits that you like and try to recreate them. You can find inspiration anywhere, whether that’s from fashion influencers, runway shows, or old family photos from decades ago. Try out some new outfit combinations and new silhouettes to make pieces that you’ve had for years work in a whole new way. Even if every outfit doesn’t look perfect, you’re on your way to creating some new outfits without dramatically updating your wardrobe.
Spring is a great time to play with your fashion sense and find new pieces that let you show off your personal style. You don’t need a whole new closet full of clothes to refresh your wardrobe, and these tips can help you refresh your wardrobe.
