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. While fitted waists may be the thing at the moment, a lot of women steer clear of them since they fear that these garments will make them look bigger. It's actually quite the opposite - fitted waists flatter your figure; it is loose garments which can make you look heavier. Try taking a scarf, a belt or even a necklace and making a belt for some of those loose fitting garments - looks better, doesn't it?

2. Use a scarf to accentuate the neck of your outfit and draw attention to your beautiful face and smile. The scarf should be a splash of colour that will complement your outfit, but will also update the look. If you have a gray dress or sweater, try a yellow, green, or blue scarf for a little punch of colourful style. You can knot the scarf or secure it with a pretty pin to make it sizzle even more.

3. You can use old costume beaded necklaces to add zip to your blouses and sweaters, mix and match them in unusual combinations. You can even use these beads and hot glue them in patterns to sweaters, vests, and blouses to create new styles and looks. Many of these pieces of costume jewellery can add just the right fashion splash to take a dreary and boring black sweater to new heights. Let your imagination lead you or look at some of the latest catwalk photos for inspiration and design ideas.

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 exciting new accents to your pockets, collars and waistbands with leather, fake fur and even feathers. These touches really draw the eye and make old clothes exciting again. Remember to wear your hats as well - a hat can completely change the look of an outfit.

7. Go through all of your clothes and pick out the clothes which fit the best. These can be the foundation of your new look. If these clothes tend to be dark solid colours, then you'll want to get out your brightest accessories to give them a little colour. Monotone outfits can be very flattering, but a plain outfit always looks even better with a colourful scarf or shiny pin.

You should always remember that fashions and styles are continually changing and you can look at some of the latest fashion magazines to see what older looks are 'in' again.

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.