From Outdated to Updated: How To Cure Style Boredom
With the right styling, some "dated" garments can get brought back to life. You don't have to be bored with your closet.
Revamping your wardrobe is a lengthy process, and holding on to the nostalgic pieces, like a J.Crew bubble necklace or skinny jeans, isn't necessarily a cardinal fashion sin!
Before you throw everything away and start from scratch, take a second look!
You can get more stylish sustainably and protect your wallet by adding the right items to an old piece.
Wearing Your Jewel Tones In 2025
The mid-2010s were covered in jewel tones, especially when it came to dressing business casual. Think Marnie in Girls wearing THIS to a rave in Bushwick.
…yikes
Despite the bad wrap, jewel tones can easily come back into the modern age. All it takes is a few little tweaks.
Pair that old jewel-toned pencil skirt with a billowy white button-up in a super light material or a black turtleneck, paired with loafers or ballet flats.
If you really want to make the look pop, throw in a color-coordinated mini shoulder purse on the smaller side.
Loafers and ballet flats are totally dominating in fashion right now, from business casual to streetwear.
Updating your shoes is a great way to make pretty much anything look fresher.
Take that chunky jewel-toned sweater out of hiding! Pair it with a long sleek black skirt to give it a grown-up, business-casual-done-right vibe.
Updating Outfits for Your Old Dated Shrunken Blazers
Blazers are timeless, but certain styles definitely had a huge wave in the 2010s.
This is probably the easiest trend to make fresh from the bunch!
In 2025, oversized pairings will update the styling. Pair your blazer with some oversized pants to give it a leadership look that is modern and stylish.
Another great way to style a blazer is to pair it with a long dress and high boots to give it a sophisticated, feminine feel.
Updating Pendant Necklaces in 2025 Outfits
Long pendant necklaces pretty much scream 2015 Tumblr vibes. A great way to adult-ify this trend is to pair your bling with a plunging neckline on a night out.
A sexy black dress or jumpsuit, especially in a luxe material like silk or satin, is the perfect way to spin this old trend.
Long droopy chains are a great way to show off your décolletage. Finish off the look with some perfume on your collarbones, and you're ready for martinis and steak.
Another great way to modify this trend is to layer shorter necklaces with it.
How to Wear Leggings As Pants Without Looking Old
Let's be real, leggings have had their day. Outside the pilates studio in NYC, you often don't see people rocking them anymore, unless it's a matching set.
Everyone wants to be comfortable, and moms often need easy looks that are kid-friendly, so you don't have to completely ditch your leggings.
Remix your styling instead.
Style your leggings with a mid-length cotton T-shirt, a simple gold or silver chain, and some chunky dad sneakers for that Hailey Bieber 2025 look.
Throw on an oversized hoodie for some extra warmth if you need it!
Unsure what in your closet should stay or go? Book a virtual session and edit your closet alongside a stylist!
