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We all want new clothes. We all want to be "the cream of the crop" when it comes to fashion. But, most of us, do not have the money to invest in getting those clothes. If your wardrobe is getting dull, or you just want change, the following advice will be great-for teens to adults!
Steps
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1Put all your clothes in one place. We all notice our closets get disorganized. The first step is for you to neatly take all of your clothes etc. out of your closet. Then, put the ones you do not want in a pile to donate or sell somewhere.
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2Look at your clothes! This is the most important step in the process. Look at them and think 'Do I wear the same pattern of outfits over and over again?' and, 'Do all of these look the same, just in different colors?' Put clothes that you either have a duplicate of or you are just tired of it in a pile separately from your throw-out or sell/ donate pile pile.
- The items in separate pile can be spiffed up by doing something as simple as using scissors to cut off extra beading, so they don't look the same as other similar items.
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3Pair up the outfits you normally wear. If you normally wear a green t-shirt with a logo on it and jeans, that would be a pair. Try to find out where your weaknesses are. Maybe you always wear a red blouse with your black cardigan. When you have them all paired in the basic piles, move onto the next step.
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4Try pairing your items of clothing up with different ones from usual. Bring out your shoes and jewelry. Make an outfit pop with an awesome necklace. Or, on the make-up side, wear a different color of lip gloss, eye-shadow, lipstick, or blush with an outfit that doesn't have a lot of spark.
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5If you're in a creative mood, maybe do one of the following: You can get fabric paint and splatter different colors on a top you may wear out to the mall. Or, get some iron-ons, and iron them on for a different feel. Maybe, you could make some old and ugly jewelry look new again by cleaning it off- a simple thing like that could make it wear-able!
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6Look at patterns online, if you have some sewing skill you can easily alter most clothes. If not, you could always take them to a seamstress or a tailor as long as they'll make your alter for free, otherwise, you'll have to buy their services.
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7Clean the rest of your closet (Yes, like getting extra junk out, dusting, e.t.c.). It will make you want to look at your closet more, and not avoid it.
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8Put your clothes back, but do not put a pair of jeans by a t-shirt. Designate an area for t-shirts, and area for blouses, and area for skirts and jeans, and an area for jackets. While putting them away in their designated areas, try to put them in color order, so when you want a red top, you can find one lickety-split.
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9Follow by putting everything else back in an organized manner.
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10Step back and enjoy your wondrous closet! Enjoy!Advertisement
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I know when I have overdone it with the color blocking?
Sydneyjane16Community AnswerAs soon as you feel it! You don't have to fight your instincts, but try to mix it up sometimes. If you look at your wardrobe and lots of outfits look the same, you might be getting repetitive. -
QuestionWhat if 9/10 of my wardrobe is all black and red?
Community AnswerYou can try bleach washing some of your clothing, or maybe mixing up the color combos you wear. You can also check thrift stores for some inexpensive basic clothes in different colors.
Warnings
- Do NOT get into the habit of wearing the same NEW outfit over and over! Switch that up, too!Thanks!
- Do not throw away clothes in good condition; customise them.Thanks!
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