How to transform your outfit in 6 easy steps

We’ve all got our go-to daily outfit. It’s probably not our favourite but it does the job whether you’re heading to the pub for a quick drink with mates or going to work. But after a while you get start to get bored of it. One option is to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe. But this is expensive and time consuming.
  

Another option? Follow these 6 simple steps to transforming your fail-safe outfit.

1.    Roll up your sleeves
Not in a metaphorical sense – though you can do that as well. We mean this literally. You’ll be amazed what an impact this simple change can have – especially if you do it on an outfit where it’s not expected. T-shirts can become a lot cooler if you roll the sleeve right up 1950s style. Or embrace the 80s by rolling up the sleeves of your suit jackets. 

2.    Layer up
T-shirt, jumper, jacket – right? Well, that’s how the old you used to layer, but if you want to create a unique outfit using the clothes you’ve already got switching up the layers is a good place to start.

Stick a lightweight decorative top over your jumper to add some frills and texture. Or try putting your dress on over trousers – it opens up a whole new world of outfit combinations. 

3.    Mix and match
Much like the layering technique, another way to freshen up how you dress is to put together items that ignore traditional fashion rules.  Combine textures for interesting results or throw a summer piece into your winter wardrobe, adding a shock of tropical colour underneath layers of autumnal browns and greys.