As the warmer seasons are quickly approaching, now is a great time to add some flair to your closet. Here are some simple ways to add a touch of style. Small changes can make a bigger impact than you may expect. Here are five simple things that can upgrade any wardrobe, are widely affordable, and can be found at any secondhand store.
Statement accessories– An icon is only iconic when they make a statement. So why wouldn’t you want to be iconic yourself? A bold necklace, belt, or any accessory you truly love will make a statement and will connect you to the item. Icons aren’t iconic for copying trends but for owning them, so having your own statement can draw attention to your own personal style while still being on trend.
Styled scarves– Styling scarves is a fun way to explore your personal style while still revamping your wardrobe. These have been all over runways this spring, as a simple scarf is never truly out of style. It can be styled many different ways, In your hair, or around your waist as a belt, can be tied around your neck and even double as a top if you have a good sized scarf, they come in many colors and endless patterns, these are incredibly cheap secondhand and a great way to give life to something preloved, these can be found In local shops, and are an accessible way to explore fashion that is safe for your wallet and the planet.
Funky patterns– In a world as depressing as this one, we all need a little fun, so why not play around with some fun patterns to uplift your mood? Whether that’s an animal print, stripe, or polka dot, this can add an element of interest to any wardrobe. These can be versatile if you find the right color palette for you and have a good sense of the colors that work best for you. While statement pieces are really showing off this spring, keep in mind when choosing the trends you are interested in exploring the items you already have and love, and how those pieces work with any new items you add.
Drop waist midi skirts- Low rise is back with all these reinvisioned throwbacks in fashion, especially inspired by the early 2000s. This also continues the conversation about recession and how hemlines drop during periods of high inflation and job insecurity, these hemlines practical, comfortable, chic and pair great with many outfits, they come in many silhouettes and can flatter any body type or figure when you find what fits you best they come in many colors and and fun patterns, silk and linen is a favorite fabric for these skirts among fashion weeks this spring as it comfortable and lightweight.
Personalization with pins and brooches- Personalization is becoming the new chic overdone fads are just not interesting anymore and neither is buying things you don’t actually like because realistically it’s just going to end up forgotten in the back of your closet and hurting your wallet, personalization with pins and brooches are a great way to spice up what you already have and add a little bit of spice to everyday basics, these can be added to anything from sweaters, scarves, hats and bags and they way they can easily be moved around makes them even more interesting to style.
–April 7, 2026–
