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We all know how it is - your old outfits are getting a little dull and you’re starting to think it’s about time to go shopping to update your wardrobe. Before you do, try these seven tips - you can actually give your old wardrobe an entirely new look with these seven easy tips; best of all, you can do this with little or no money.

1. Fitted waists are in right now, but a lot of women avoid them, worried that these may make them appear larger. In fact, loose flowing garments are what make you look larger than you really are. Take a loose fitting garment and make a belt out of a scarf, a necklace or of course, a belt. This adds a little something to the outfit and does a better job of flattering your figure.

2. Scarves are a great accessory - they can draw attention to your face and decorate the neck of your outfit. Use a scarf which adds a little colour in a complimentary manner to your outfit. For example, a gray dress works well with a green, blue or yellow scarf to add a splash of colour. Try knotting the scarf or using a decorative pin to secure it for even more added appeal.

3. Those old beaded costume necklaces every woman has lying around are great for adding a little pep to your sweaters and blouses. Try mixing and matching these necklaces to create unique combinations. You can even hot glue beads to clothing to make patterns which are all your own. These old costume jewellery pieces can take a boring old blouse and really bring it to life.

4. Make a whole new look by mixing different fabrics and textures. Try leather with silks and tweeds to make a fashionable combination which can work in many different situations. A lot of the old rules of fashion have been discarded, so don’t be afraid to experiment with new looks.

5. One of the least expensive and simplest ways to change the look of your old clothing is to dye them different colours.

6. Add feathers, fake fur, or leather trim to pockets, collars, and waistbands and see how they add spice to certain garments that you may already own. Hats are great fashion statements and you can find one that will give a totally new look to any of your older outfits.

7. Go through your wardrobe and find the articles that fit you well and these will form the foundation of this season’s outfits. If you have dark solid colours, choose splashes of bright colour or prints with accessories. Monotone colours can work in some instances, but even an all black outfit can gain a lot from an oversized pin that is colourful and sparkly. A vibrant purple or teal collared scarf or sweater will also add a needed zip.

Of course, styles and fashions are in constant flux - keep an eye on fashion magazines to see what looks have come back into style.

You’ll need to put a little effort into dressing up your old wardrobe to create a new look, but you’ll want to pat yourself on the back afterward for getting a whole new look for little to no money.

No matter what body type you have, it’s likely that you’ve been frustrated at times by clothes shopping. It may seem as though some days, everything on the rack is there for someone who is taller than you, bigger than you, smaller than you, better endowed than you, and so on. Even if you can find something that technically fits, perhaps it just doesn’t feel all that comfortable on you.

Truth be told, many fashion designer simply make clothes that look great on one single size, namely models. Then, they simply take that size and increase it or decrease it, but don’t change proportions. If you never find clothes that fit you just right, keep in mind that you can find a way to dress well, as long as you know a few simple tips.

When you think about getting dressed up, think about your favorite body part for a moment. Do you have great legs, a marvelous bust line, or small waist?

If you find the fashions that are going to draw attention to your favorite body part, this is going to help make you look and feel great, and boost your confidence, too.

Next, don’t be afraid of colour. Focus on colours that go with your skin and that you like. If you have confidence, you’ll find that you can usually wear most colours, and look great regardless.

When you are considering how to dress to suit your body, think about where your hems fall, both when it comes to tops and bottoms.  You’ll find that the place that a hem falls automatically draws attention to that area.  If you have lovely rounded curves to your legs, think about shorter skirts and shorts.

While if you have long, relatively thin legs, flatter them with bottoms that cut off around mid-shin.  Take some time to consider what you want to emphasise before you head to the clothing store. Do this and you’ll find it so much easier to find the perfect styles for you that will look great.

When shopping, remember that you don’t want to conceal as much as you want to accentuate. Instead of hiding a part of your body that you’re not comfortable with, consider accentuating what you do find attractive. And remember that the clothing you get should fit you well but not be baggy or tight.

In addition, it’s worth noting that slowly but surely, the fashion industry is taking note of people who are bigger than the “models” they usually focus on. Because they are focusing on us “non-fashion industry” people and our range of sizes and shapes, there are more choices for those of us who don’t possess a perfect model’s body.

Above all, when you go shopping, be patient. Don’t buy clothes that are simply “good enough.” Instead, spend your money on fashions that are truly going to make you look and feel your best.

As it happens, we have a fantastic range at Long Island - click here to go to our homepage where you can order online.