5 Ways to Revamp Your Old Clothes
In the world of sustainable fashion, the best way to buy less and own lesser is to find ways to revamp your old clothes. You don’t really have to be a stylist to be able to do that; No! All you need is to find the right inspiration and to identify what you want your clothes to represent about you.
You will be surprised with the outcome once you tap into your creative side and make some changes to your existing pieces. There are many ways to make your old clothes look new and that is exactly what this article is going to talk about. So get ready to jot down these hacks and get your old clothes back on track!
5 hacks to refurbish your old clothes
Alter them
An average body type is likely to switch between sizes every decade or so. Whether you lose or gain weight, the one thing that you can do to your clothes is alter them! Instead of going in for an all new wardrobe, just pay a visit to your nearby tailor and get the necessary alterations in place. A good fit makes a lot of difference to one’s body confidence and overall personality. So, get out the clothes you think need to be altered and get to work!
Replace the buttons
Buttons and patches can make or break an outfit. There is no dearth of attractive buttons and patches and like they say ‘never underestimate the power of a sewing machine’. Get out your boring shirts, dresses, kurtis that have buttons on them and start looking up options for better buttons. You can find tons of styles and places to sew on a button. Even colourful patches make a whole lot of difference to one’s garment. If you’re feeling particularly creative and bold, now is the time to revamp the old!
Sustainable options
If your old clothes look really worn out and in a bad shape, then here are a few ways to reuse them and give them a new look:
- Make a quilt out of your old clothes
- Convert your T-shirt into a pillow cover
- Turn your jeans into shopping bags
- Try making mittens from old sweaters
- Make an organiser to store your jewellery
Do it in STYLE
If you love to step out in style, then you should definitely try out the following hacks. These hacks will make your old clothes look like new and latest pieces if you do it right!
- Cinch the waist area of a loose shapeless dress by adding a waist belt.
- Knot up your oversized T-shirt. There are a 100 ways to do that.
- Scarves are so totally in, so get a basic one and wrap around your outfit stylishly.
- Use jewellery to add that extra glam factor.
- Experiment with accessories like bow ties, suspenders, hats, cross bags etc. Create a look to suit your mood!
Tie & Dye
A very old trick but a successful one is the Tie & Dye method. You can use natural dyes if you don’t want the chemical ones. There are many videos online to guide you to do it the right way. Not only does this add vibrancy to any garment but there’s a plethora of design options that you can take a go at!
Well, what do you think of these ideas? Aren’t they a great way to spend your time at home, now that we are all compelled to stay home and stay safe?
If you had to try, which one of these are you most likely to try your hand at?
