Published: May 19, 2016 Last Updated 7 months ago by FPN SEO
There’s nothing worse than walking into your bedroom to get dressed up, only to get plain bored with your entire wardrobe. This often happen when you’re in the mood for fresh outfits and your wardrobe is offering up old and unwanted clothes. It’s inevitable though.
And the fact that you’re obsessed with the some new trends doesn’t mean the old ones should be abandoned or thrown out — because we don’t always have the funds for new clothes and keeping up with new trends day in day out can be a costly business. At this point, it is recommended to go back to the drawing board and employ a few creative tricks for recycling and reviving the clothes you already have in your wardrobe.
Even Vogue editor, Anna Wintour, the queen of personal style who has been in the fashion industry for over 32 years is in support of this hack. Back in 2009, she told The Cut — “I usually wear the same dress 20 times, and I think it’s always fun to have something new, but it doesn’t mean that everything you already have in your closet has to be thrown out, you know? Recycle. It’s totally okay. I even recommend it.”
So by recycling your wardrobe you can make your outfits feel new again. Read on to find our 9 simple ways to make your old or unwanted clothes feel new and now, and if you have some ways of your own, we’d love for you to tell us about them in the comments!

#1. Try a new color combination.
#2. Go head-to-toe. Whether white, black, nude or burgundy — a head-to-toe outfit will give the illusion of newness.
#3. Match your shoes to your outfit.

#4. Wear a shirt with dungaree.

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#5. Cinch your dress with a leather belt to add interest.

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#6. Swap your heels to sneakers to wear with unexpected pieces, such as dress, suit and skirts.

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#7. Wear socks with stiletto to give the outfit a new update and as well add fun.

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#8. Transform your jeans to fray and distressed jeans by DIY.

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#9. Wear your dress under a blazer.
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