10 Ways to update a weary looking winter wardrobe
1. Shorten your trouser lengths
Initially this may be a strange thought. However, the latest fashion trends have actually witnessed casual day and even chic evening trousers being shortened. This is the single easiest route to modernising existing trousers. It works best on straight legs and with heels. Try an inch or two above the ankle but no more or it will look more like a pair of crops!
2. Alter your coat sleeve length
Alter the length of you coat sleeves at the elbow or, if you’re daring, at the upper arm, and wear over thick sweaters. If you are doing it yourself, pin first to see how it looks. If in doubt, take it to your local drycleaners to get a professional alteration done.
3. It’s a cinch
Take your favourite coat, jacket or even cardigan and wrap a belt around it. This is great for accentuating your waist and appears instantly chic.
4. Revive an old skirt
Experiment with skirt lengths. Always bear in mind that an inch added or deducted can give something a new lease of life, but remember you body type and where your person assets lie.
5. Layer it on
Layering is great for the winter months. However try and layer finer garment, for example try layering different shades of neutral vests under a cardigan for an urban casual update.
6. Salvage summer’s frock
Dig out your trusty polo neck and thick pair of tights and team them with a summer day dress.
7. Add military buttons
Customising your clothing it a great money saving trick. Replace the buttons on your coat with kind gold, silver or bronze effect buttons. This will most defiantly bring a tired looking coat up-to-date and bang on trend this winter!
8. Wrap up with a scarf
A nice soft scarf need not be expensive and it can add an instant cosy look and feel to a classic winter outfit.
9. Get a haircut
A good haircut can cost a fortune nowadays, however when you take into consideration cost per wear, it is a good investment.
10. Finish accessories
If money is a touch tight as we approach the festive season, perhaps opt for accessories rather than clothing. Accessories can reinvent a look time and time again!