How to update your look

One of my friends and I were discussing how to make some of our older favorite pieces of clothing look more up to date and current. I think one of the easiest ways to update an old look is to simply wear the outfit a different way. The key is to incorporate a newer trend into the outfit by focusing on accessories such as belts, jewelery, shoes, and handbags.  On Saturday I went out to dinner and decided to put on this BCBG dress from last season. This dress actually ties in the back but I really don't like that feature of the dress anymore. So I hid the attached belt by adding  this wide brown belt over it.  I also added a fun watch, a gold cuff, and a pair of  brown peep toe platform pumps to complete the look. I felt like my outfit was instantly updated.

What are your favorite ways to update your look for the summer?

{BCBG dress, Enigma shoes, Prada bag, Tory Burch cuff, La Mer collections watch,

Anthropologie belt, Chanel sunglasses }

Comments

[Style of a Fashionista]

Wow the dress looks amazing and the style and colour of the belt you picked is so perfect with the colour of your dress you look gorgeous.

I am with you accessories breathe new life into clothes xoxo

[this free bird]

I love this look. And I recognized that Anthropologie belt a block off!! LOVE IT with your dress. It looks terrific on you.

You completely hit the nail on the head. Things we love from previous years can most definitely be kept in the mix if we update the accessories. Your dress is an excellent example.

Hope your weekend was grand,
Carrie

[annelise]

You have a head of the most gorgeous hair!

I'm pretty much style-challenged, so apart from saying the colour of your dress is beautiful, I have nothing much else to add!

Hope you had a great weekend :)

[kirstyb]

love that dress xxx

[Anthea]

Oooh! Love the green dress!

Anthea,
http://www.embracingstyle.co.za">Embracing Style

[Café Bellini]

Great idea, you look really good!

[SabinePsynopsis]

Great look! Finding new ways to wear an item is surly the way to go.

[Tanvi]

Hey! I am back in Texas. It was lovely to meet you and catch up on 'blogger-stuff' Hehe! You look great in this dress. I agree the best way to update a look is to change/add a belt, contrast it with bag and shoes. Or sometimes I just wear the same dress with different hair style and it makes all the difference :) Here's to recycling! Happy Monday!

[Diana Mieczan]

That is such a great look...That dress with the belt looks so stylish and I love your hair,sweetie:)
Hope you are having a wonderful Monday:)

Kisses

[Lynzy]

What a gorgeous green dress! Recycling old items in my closet is a MUST! :)

xo Lynzy
http://fromskirtstoskillets.blogspot.com

[Not a Paper Cup]

wow...that dress is a great colour! nice blog :)

[Deliciously Organized]

You look beautiful. I agree, adding a few newer accessories, to older items, is the best way to update an outfit. Very cute outfit!

[Krystal]

definitely updated, very nice!!! happy monday :)

[its simple love]

Awe you look beautiful! Agreed with the change of accessories idea, they can flip a whole outfit around!

Rachael

[Amy]

cute! and i agree...accessories is the way to go!

[Couture and Crayons]

This dress is fantastic on you. Color is beautiful and the belt is a great way to update it. Just lovely.

[alison (semi-fab lane)]

you got it, add a belt! and shoes definitely update any look.

[Connie @ SogniESorrisi]

Oooh! Love this outfit. Great dress.

[Annie]

You look soooo pretty! Great color on you. I adore the whole outfit.

Hope you have a great start to your week! :)

~ Annie xo

[Ms. Chyme]

Stunning look. Thanks for sharing those ideas.

[Marcie]

Great dress! You look stunning. I am all about updating what I already have. Your advice is great and right on.

xo Marcie

[Sovina]

you look so perfect..love this shade of green and i agree i do this a lot..just mix and match the stuff..add a belt or a necklace or a jacket..especially helpful these days when i am cutting down on shopping :)

http://weddingonthecards.blogspot.com

[Jade "Purple" Brown]

i love the mix of green and brown, great outfit :)

jadepurplebrown.blogspot.com

[Torrie]

Hi there!

Thanks for visiting my blog last week:). Sorry for the delayed comment...been a bit challenging getting back into the swing of things since coming back! Your daughter is absolutely gorgeous and I love this outfit. I am seeing so many cute ruffled pieces and I sadly don't have any in my closet!! I will need to change that:).

[bollywoodstylediaries]

Love the color of this outfit..ur absolutely right - changing accessories is the best way to update any look..