Being a broke college student, I know the hardships of walking into a mall that has recently been revamped and glamorized for Christmas shopping. As you walk from store to store, drooling over new sweaters, tights, boots, scarves, jackets, and gloves, you think to yourself, “why don’t I have a job, so I can buy all these things?” In my situation, I do have a job, and I’m still broke beyond reason. So around this time of year when stores are specifically brainwashing you to think that you need five new scarves, another jacket, knee highs and floral printed tights to make you happy, I give you tips to make old items that you already have feel new again!
Shorts Aren’t Just For Summer:
Break out the shorts that you were wearing back in August and pair them with tights, boots, and a sweater. If you really want to be risky, or your city isn’t experiencing a post-summer climate that's cold, try pairing them with knee highs. By replacing your regular go-to jeans with a pair of shorts, it will give your outfit a whole new look which appears much more put together than plain old jeans.
Unbutton That Button-Down:
Use a button down shirt or a top with a zipper down the front as a vest or cover-up. By adding this extra layer, not only will it keep you warm, but it will make use of a totally different way of wearing an item that is usually only worn a certain way. For example: take that flannel or blouse and layer it over another item in your closet, and top it off with a belt. It will look fashionable and gives a whole new dimension to an old piece of clothing.
Switch Up Your Scarves:
Tie your scarves differently, or layer the scarves that you already have. By tying a scarf a different way, you can create a whole new look. When I say tie your scarf a different way, I don’t just mean around your neck. Scarves can be used as belts or shawls, too. If you’re set on your ways of wearing your scarves, try layering your scarves. By layering scarves it keeps you warm and makes the look of each scarf pop when paired together. Plus, if you’re layering at least one scarf with a pattern, you can simply wear a plain top and let your scarves take the main stage.
Different ways to wear scarves:
Around your head as a head wrap.
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The western style.
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Wrapped all around or...
Around your head as a hood.
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And here is a perfect example of laying scarves in a very successful manner.
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