We know buying new clothing isn't always a reality. Whatever the reason may be — whether you're saving up for a hard-earned vacation or just putting yourself on a shopping break — it's not easy to immediately hop on the latest trends. And the fact that it's not really a possibility forces you to get creative with what you have.
Lately, our Instagram feeds have been filled with bloggers and other fashion folk getting super-clever when it comes to styling their #OOTDs. We've seen button-downs tied in every which way, jackets worn as dresses, and all sorts of crazy layering hacks that are inspiring us to create some artful combinations of our own.
To save you (and your wallet) from a shopping trip — but still have you feeling one hundred — we've rounded up fresh ways to wear some of your favorite wardrobe staples, courtesy of the 'gram. Click through for some afternoon eye-candy, and bookmark these for days when you just #can'tdeal with your closet.
Take your denim jacket to new heights by throwing your on-trend bomber on top for a layered, two-in-one effect.
Photo via @pernilleteisbaek.
You're doing origami and your white shirt is your paper. Stick one sleeve on, then tie and wrap the rest — however it turns out, just roll with it.
Photo via @manrepeller.
Wear all your denim pieces (including your chambray shirt) at once for a fresh, modern version of the Canadian tuxedo.
Photo via @latelyivebeenme.
Take a printed button-down to new heights with a bow-tie, even if it's a D.I.Y. one.
Photo via @lisafolawiyo.
Slip dresses are an of-the-moment trend, but make the styling all your own by wearing it on top of jeans and a white tee.
Photo via @tamumcpherson.
Style sporty track pants for everyday with a blazer, a statement clutch, and some Birkenstocks.
Photo via @felicityasargent.
Instead of tying your bandana, let the ends hang in the front and connect them with a pin or brooch for a bolo-tie effect.
Photo via @desertmannequin.
Wear your overalls as shorts and let the front panel hang down — then finish it off with a printed top and a biker jacket.
Photo via @Margieplus.
Get crafty and make your boyfriend button-down into a tube top by letting tying the sleeves into a front-and-center knot.
Photo via @maria_bernad.
Sometimes, all you need to make a look feel fresh is have to it look super-disheveled. Tug and twist a band tee to give it a more fashion-forward twist.
Photo via @karla_deras.
Instead of wearing a cami by itself, try layering it over a button-up shirt.
Photo via @songofstyle.
Not loving your summer dress choices? Turn a light trench into a frock with a contrasting rope belt (or whatever belt you have in your closet).
Photo via @double3xposure.
Are you seeing the trend of not putting your arms where they're "supposed" to go? Let one side of a slip dress hang down, and let a pajama top make up the other side.
Photo via @thefrankieshop.
Give last year's heels a whole new look by introducing a fun sock — it's been one of our favorite combinations for years.
Photo via @ninedollarnyc.
Throw a white summer dress over an off-shoulder top.
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