Style Conundrums: How to Make Old New Again

2015/09/22

Confession time – how many days a week do you stare at your closet feeling like you are looking at the same ol’ clothes you see day in and day out? You know, that feeling that you’re living in a style rut? Well you’re not alone. We’re dishing up the best ways to make the old feel new again. While we fully encourage adding pieces to your wardrobe every season to give it a much needed reboot (see our fabulous fall edit here), we firmly believe that anything can be repurposed with a little creative styling. So we’re looking to our oldie but goodies that fill our closets and OOTDs, but we just can’t bid adieu to just yet. Ahead, the styling tips your closet staples need to still hold prime real estate in your wardrobe.

Summer Dress – Transition your fave summer frock into a fall skirt by throwing on a cropped sweater over it to help cinch the waistline.

Saloni Nikki Floral Dress $665

Jacquemus Wool Cropped Sweater $327

Sleeveless Jumpsuit – Warm up that can’t-let-go-out-it-yet sleeveless jumpsuit by tossing on a currently trending pussy bow blouse underneath it to give you a true fall treatment.

Tory Burch Checked Pussy Bow Blouse $407

Marissa Webb Candy Jumpsuit $798

Leather Shorts – Leather loves a textural counterpart so opt for classic autumn fabrics like tweed, wool and suede to shift into a seasonally appropriate look. Bonus tip: A pair of OTK boots are a killer accessory for this outfit.

Saint Laurent Leather High-Waist Shorts $2,390

Dolce & Gabbana Wool Checked Knit Poncho $2,945

Isabel Marant Etoile 10MM Brenna Stretch Suede Boots $1,035

Strapless Top – One of the hottest styling trends this season is a total no-brainer – take your wear-everywhere strapless top and toss it over a button down shirt. Complete the look with a leather skirt and you’ve got a new fall go-to.