The other day I had a conversation with a friend. We talked about clothing and how we skimp in that area, because money is an issue. We tend to wear the same things over and over again. No big deal, but sometimes it gets old. I’m sure you can identify.
Mix & Match Outfits
We’ve been talking about money all month and helping you live for less in the 31 Day series of Cheap Tricks, so today I thought we could explore another way to save money on your wardrobe. Sure you can buy clothes out of season and wait for sales and coupons, but perhaps you can use what’s already in your closet.
You’ve probably seen bloggers remix their clothes. They’ll begin with 5 or 7 or 10 pieces and make a bunch of different outfits from the basics. I’m not great at remixing, but I can mix & match outfits and wear the same clothes in different ways.
Here’s how.
This week I wore the owl sweater my daughter gave me last year for Christmas with a pair of flowered pants. Now, you may not think printed pants are a good use of money, but I paid $8 for these pants in Kohl’s and I I’ve gotten a lot of wear out of them.
Here are a few ways I’ve worn them in different seasons.
Now let’s take the owl sweater and mix & match.
You can get a lot of wear out of printed clothes, maybe more than you think at first glance.
Let’s take the black and white striped skirt in the second photo above (it’s a dress) and mix & match.
You don’t need a lot of clothes to build a wardrobe. You just need a few well-thought outfits.
See that mustard colored cardigan in the photo above (fourth dress photo)?
Let’s mix & match.
Mix & Match Outfit Challenge
If you think you have nothing to wear, take one item from your closet and mix & match. Some outfits won’t work, but others definitely will. You may even surprise yourself and find something new to wear!
Here’s another mix & match outfit using a maxi skirt.
If you’re looking for one item to add to your closet, buy a chambray shirt. The one I keep wearing in nearly all the photos above is a hand-me-down (another reason to cheerfully accept hand-me-downs), but it will be worth the $20-$30 dollars you’ll spend.
Use these 10 Rules for Thrift Store Shopping in order to save money while adding fun pieces to your closet
If you have a maxi dress hanging in your closet from this past summer, pull it out, layer it up and use it all year-long.
- Add long-sleeved t-shirt underneath
- Wrap a scarf around your neck
- Wear boots
- Layer a shirt and/or sweater over the dress
Make the most out of your clothes and your money – Mix & Match Outfits!
What items do you wear again and again with different outfits?
Do you feel like you have too few clothes? Will you take the mix & match challenge?
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You look absolutely gorgeous in all your outfits. Thanks for the inspiration.
Since my own closet rule is to only buy clothes I really love, I definitely enjoy mixing and matching my clothes and getting to wear the same items many times!
I love mixing things up like that! I really have to work on mixing things up being pregnant and not wanting to spend a bunch of money on maternity clothes. All of those are really cute! : )
~Sarah
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Tricia, thanks so much for stopping by my blog the other day! I love your remixed styles…it’s so fun to wear favorite pieces in multiple ways. I especially love your mustard cardigan and owl sweater. So cute!
You are a mixing and matching pro! As for that owl sweater… I need one!
I love the way you mAke one piece work so many different ways. That really takes talent. And you’re adorable as always!!
I have been following you for a few months and just love your blog. It’s on my must read list. This post was a great read. I often stare blankly into my closet not knowing what to wear. I will be mixing and matching starting today. I love your outfits. Cheers.
I’m all for remixing! And I do like how you wear the chambray shirt.
What a great post! Since blogging I have learned to appreciate the art of remixing your clothes to keep them looking fresh. You are absolutely right about the chambray shirt. Best $3.00 investment from Walmart for me ever! Other items for me are: black skinny jeans, a leopard scarf, leopard loafers, green denim jeans, and a black blazer. I seem to wear these pieces on heavy rotation. Thanks so much for stopping by today or I would have never found yours! New follower too
Heather
Exactly, there are no longer rules about when and what to wear in any given season as evidenced by my post today. I love how you stepped out of the box with these outfits and they all look great on you! Hopped over from WIWW.
This is a super helpful tutorial, Tricia! I love how you mix and match things with panache`! Come over and help me. Pretty please? Really. I have cupcakes.
Great way to mix your wardrobe! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Katherine @ Jag Style Blog
Hi. Wow! You did an amazing job mixing and matching. My teenage daughter loves to thrift and she is great at finding versatile items like this. I need so much help! I love all of your combinations. Happy Wednesday!
Really like the floral pants-sweater outfit! And that floral maxi is gorgeous! Even I like to mix and match itmes to get maximum use out of them.
Great mixing and matching! I definitely do that with my maxi skirts and dresses, here in Texas I can wear them year round (almost).
Ts is great Tricia! Thais so much for the tutorial. I sure do need a revamp on my wardrobe. I will try this. I may even send you the pictures. Lol