5 Ways to Instantly Jazz Up Your Wardrobe

Did you nod furiously in agreement as you read that? Then, my friend its time to switch things up abit, stick with us as we school you on how you can quickly add that much needed oomph to your wardrobe without breaking a bank. If you didn't however, stick with us all the same as you could get a pointer or two.

The trick to a wardrobe overhaul lies first in identifying what your needs are. Are most of your clothes in the same hues? Do you need more bottoms/tops/accessories? Are your clothes having the wrong fit on you? Or maybe it could just be that an item that seems to look good on everyone else just does not look good on you. It happens, not everyone is cut out to wear skinny pants or long sleeves for instance. So identify where the challenge(s) is/are and you're one step closer to a reformed, more appealing wardrobe.

Having identified where the needs lie, its time to jump straight into the fun part - shopping! Before you squeal in delight or groan at the thought of spending money you don't have though, please be informed that you'll be buying just a few key pieces that are guaranteed to do the trick of improving your wardrobe. That said, let's begin with the revamping process. Whip out those notepads now!

1. Blazers: Blazers are not only an instant wardrobe improvement, they're a wardrobe must. Every lady should absolutely own at least one blazer for the simple reason that they can instantly change the appearance of an outfit. Watch your outfit go from businesslike to business casual just by shrugging on a blazer. So invest in a few blazers preferably in a different colour asides black if you're looking to jazz up your wardrobe and watch your clothes come alive. Also, don't be shy to pair them with different fashion items and materials - shirts, chiffon, frilly tops, jeans, cropped pants, dresses, the works. Just have fun with them!

Long Sleeve Navy Blazer and 3/4 sleeve Red Blazer Both Available on Jumia.com.ng for N9,995

2. Colour: If you're a neutral and pastels tone kinda girl, then now is the time to try out other more vibrant colours. Luckily, bright colours are very in at the moment so take advantage of this and play around with colours, the brighter and more vivid, the better. Get bottoms in a variety of colours asides the regular black, brown or grey, pair them up with your tops and watch how a top that used to seem just bleh suddenly comes alive. Also infuse colour in your choice of accessories like shoes, bags and belts.

Gold Skinny Pants Available on Jumia.com.ng at N8,000

3. Prints: 

Sleeveless Print Blouse at N5,000 and Aztec Print Chiffon Shirt available at N7,995 on Jumia.com.ng

 4. Accessories: You'd be surprised at how much difference a neck piece can make to an outfit, so splurge on a few statement pieces and you'll be the happier for it. Again, don't be afraid to play with colours and styles because for neck-pieces, less is in no way more so have fun with them. Belts can also give the much needed oomph to an outfit, get a few skinny belts in several different colours and pair them up with your outfits as the need arises for a change of style. Cocktail rings, bracelets, earrings and even shoes and bags are not left out of the mix.

Egyptian Statement Neck Piece for N3,795 and Tosho Woods Slim Ally Belt for N2,350 at Jumia.com.ng

5. Shoes: The saying goes that you can tell alot about a person from their shoes. Shoes play a huge and sometimes overlooked role in our general appearance and in many ways, affects our general psyche about our outfit which in turn affects our carriage. In other words, the better our shoes, the better we feel about our outfit in general which reflects on how we carry ourselves,. A lady wearing a pair of heels for instance almost automatically walks with a certain air and grace about her as opposed to one wearing a pair of flat slippers. So moral of the story, get yourself a new pair of shoes and watch your self confidence shoot up a few notches.

David Wej Studded Slipper Shoe at N7,225 and XTI Taupe Slipper Shoe for N8,495 availabe on Jumia.com.ng