Summer is upon us, and it follows that wedding season is quick on its heels. It’s entirely possible that you have several weddings to go to this summer, and as much as you’d like it to, your budget may not stretch far enough to accommodate a new look for each and every one of these weddings.
Luckily, there are several tricks of the trade that you can employ that can help you take something you’ve already worn and transform it into a completely new look.
The secret is to keep an open mind about the garments and accessories that you already have. Many women purchase wedding outfits as a whole; from the hat or fascinator to the shoes, everything is meant to go together, making it difficult for them to envision the potential of any one of these pieces as a stand-alone item.
So before you even start to try and put-together a new look with your previously-worn wedding looks, take a minute to clear your mind of any preconceived notions of what “has” to be worn with what; once you loosen your grip on the rulebook, your creative self is free to take over.
Decide On A Focal Point
Firstly, look at the bones of a garment. Whatever it may be, a dress or separates, consider its strengths. Is it a well-cut skirt? An eye catching print? Or perhaps it is a simple, minimalistic garment that allows you to choose what your focal point will be with accessories. Once you have honed-in on the garment’s strong point you can begin to move forward.
Mix It Up
By “mix it up,” we mean you should consider how you wore the look the last time you attended a wedding, and make a conscious effort to create something new.
If you are looking at a floral dress that you wore with a delicate pair of nude sandals and matching hat, this time around, you might want to toughen up the look with a belted boyfriend jacket and a pair of edgy booties instead.
If you wore a bouclé skirt-suit the last time, perhaps this time you might create a different look by swapping-out the skirt for a pair of very on-trend billowy palazzo trousers.
That chic, minimalistic dress? You’ve got a blank canvas upon which you can superimpose any number of combinations. Play with it. Add a pair of wild, contrasting shoes. Whatever you do, be experimental, and have fun.
Make Use of Accessories
This is one area where you can really transform a look. It is amazing how a gigantic statement bib necklace can completely change the look of a simple shift dress. You can go from a minimalist Céline-inspired look to all-out tribal chic with just one accessory.
Another excellent accessory for transforming a look is a collar. If you have a garment with a simple crew neck, adding a detachable collar (perhaps even with pearls, beads, or sequins!) gives a look a whole new lease on life.
For a winter wedding, try a detachable fur (or faux fur) collar or stole, for that upmarket vintage look. Even by just changing the buttons on a garment from simple to spectacular (think vintage rhinestones), you might completely transform a garment into something truly special.
And Then There Are The Shoes
Like with accessories, shoes are an area where you can really transform a look with very little effort.
Instead of the stilettos you wore with that above-the-knee minidress, this time try a pair of metallic gold gladiator heels.
A sweet floral print is balanced nicely by a rock-chic shoe, and if you have a natural or minimalistic look, you can go wild with colour, print, or embellishment!
Whatever you do, make sure that either it is comfortable (and safe) for dancing, or add a lightweight pair of flats to your bag that you can change into when the festivities really start to get going.
Wedding season can be a busy time, but it doesn’t need to break the bank. With these simple guidelines, you will be able to treat your wardrobe like a boutique and create something new from something that you already have on hand.
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