Reinvent your old clothes

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Reinvent your old clothes

A quick and easy way to alter the way your old clothes look, is to change the cut. If you have a longsleeved dress or top that’s frayed at the edges convert it into a sleeveless. The same can be done to long pants or jeans by making them into shorts or capris. Add a pretty brooch to your top or stitch on a lace collar and note the difference.
    Most clothes fade in colour over time. If you don’t want to let go of your favourite garment, get it dyed a bright beautiful colour. A red or deep blue can make your clothes look all new.
    Accessorising an old dress or tee can make all the difference. Utilise smart belts, neckpieces or even a lacy hem to make your garment look good.
    If you’re all out of ideas, go to your local tailor for help. He/she will have some embroidery pieces, patches, stylish buttons or zippers that can transform your outfit. Ask him for suggestions or take along pictures of the ideas you have.
    Jeans that are already faded can be made stylish by adding rips in the right places. Cut up an old dress that has shrunk in size and convert into a cute top.

STITCH IT UP: Add a patch to your old garment