8 Summer Fashion Hacks Every Woman Needs to Know

Yes, fashion trends may evolve constantly and what the stylish fashionistas were wearing in 2011 may be a world away from what’s suitable in 2021, but many fashion tips can actually be timeless. It’s the little things that count and the hacks we’ve got for you below are reminders that simple changes can really make all the difference.

Continue on to see our favourite evergreen women’s fashion hacks, especially for the warmer months of the year:

 

1. Ignore size labels

First things first – ignore sizing. Well, don’t ignore; more just use them as a guideline. You’d be shocked how many women just ‘make do’ with a top or dress because it’s ‘their’ size, completely ignoring the potential if you sized slightly up or down. The way the clothes fit your body completely transform the look, feel and setting the outfit can be worn in. Make use of free returns and try out different sizes just to be sure you’re getting the look you desire.

 

2. Replace bra straps with invisible alternative

Want the lift of a bra, but feel as though the straps will ruin the look of an outfit? That’s where rabbit bras come in handy. These bunny-shaped adhesive accessories push up the bust in way you wish you would have known about years ago.

These are ideal when you’re wearing your favourite dress and don’t want a normal bra to interfere with the look. As long as you’re not wearing something too thin, they’re invisible underneath and help to give you the desired look. These are reusable too, so you don’t have to worry about constantly replacing them either.

 

3. Wear maxi skirts as dresses

This is a literally magic trick that we can’t believe isn’t more widely known. When summer hits, the maxi skirts come out. It happens every year without fail and they are just so versatile in good weather. Would you believe there’s a way to turn your skirt into a dress with no sewing necessary? Here goes: just find a top that matches it, tuck it into your skirt and voila – now you have a maxi dress!

It’s ridiculously easy to do, looks fantastic and squeezes more lift out of your skirt over the season. We’ve found a blogger that illustrates the transformation perfectly, if you wanted to see it in action.

 

 

4. Tuck tops in for instant style upgrade

So simple, but goes a long way – just tuck your tops in for a change. While it may not work as well if you’re wearing an oversized jumper, the right top tucked in will make you look like you just stepped off the catwalk. For times when your outfit is nearly there but just needs that extra something to make it look like you’re going for ‘a look’, this is that instant pick-me-up booster.

 

5. Stock up on sunglasses chain

We could go on for days about accessories, but one that we especially think you need to keep in mind during the summer months are sunglasses chains. I know what you’re thinking – this doesn’t suit my look at all – but if you actually check out what kind of sunglasses chains you can get these days, you will soon change your mind.

As well as the metallic ones, you can get all types of resin and even flowers sunglasses chains to hook onto your favourite shades. Once you put them on, it means that you not only look great, but you won’t find yourself misplacing your sunglasses as much as you might have before.

 

7. Combine basics with hero pieces

Stop buying new clothes all the time. You really don’t have to. Instead of blowing your fashion budget on a whole new outfit, invest in a nice new hero piece (like a dress, jacket or top) that you can style with a new of your reliable basics. Some style specialists recommend a 30:70 ratio of new to old pieces, but you are the best judge of what works best for you.

 

7. Animal print is a great base colour

Block colours get a lot of credit for balancing a look, but there are so many other ways to style your outfit. It may not seem like it, but animal print actually goes with anything, so feel free to experiment while using it as the foundation to your look. A strong leopard print is extremely versatile and it’s not until you try it with a stylish hero piece that it really serves its purpose.

8. Turn your jeans into shorts

Over time jeans wear out. It’s an unfortunately reality that we all have to face eventually. However, that doesn’t mean it has to be the end of the road for them. Just because the leg may be getting a bit worn doesn’t mean its days are necessarily numbered. In fact, it can be used as an opportunity to transform them into shorts.

Once summer comes around, go through your jeans and see what can stay and what’s past its better days. For those that aren’t going to see another A/W season, grab your scissors and turn them into shorts. What’s great about denim is that rough cuts still look stylish, so don’t worry about frayed edges or untidy finishes – they will still look great. Here’s an example of how it can be done.