7 Ways Fashion Girls Make Their Old Dresses Feel New Again

With an exciting new season just around the corner, you may be tempted to drop some major bucks on brand-new wares. While we’re unquestionably going to invest in a few fresh pieces for fall, that doesn’t mean we have to discard the prized items we’ve already got hanging in our wardrobes. Take, for example, our dresses. If you’re anything like us, you’ve got a closet filled to the brim with chic frocks that you want to continue wearing, without feeling like everyone’s already seen you in them a hundred times.

So how should we wear our staple dresses right now to make them feel current and new? The key is giving them a fresh spin with the addition of some cool, trendy accessories and additions. From belts to blazers and boots, scroll below for the pieces that will unquestionably make your dresses feel fresh with a capital F this season!

Belts

Nothing makes a dress look pulled together and polished than a chic belt cinched at the waist. From statement wide belts to skinny iterations, they were seen all over the fall runways and are the easiest way to add some interest to your staple dress this fall. 

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Knee-High Boots

Knee-high and over-the-knee boots are easy ways to take your staple spring and summer midi dresses into fall. Opt for a burgundy, mock-croc or a snake-effect pair for a look that's on-trend.

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Jazz up your old little black dress with a chain-link collar necklace—a huge jewelry trend we'll be seeing everywhere this fall. All of a sudden your LBD feels new again.

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Statement It Bag

Nothing spruces up a dress like a statement It bag. Opt for luxe fabrics and statement detailing to breathe new life into your dresses.

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Layer Over Pants

An easy way to give your dress a refreshing new look is to layer them over pants. Not only will this keep you warm in the cooler months to come, but it will add interest to your outfit, creating a cool fashion-forward look. Jeans are an easy styling choice or for a statement look opt for luxe leather pants.

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Square-Toe Shoes

There's a new shoe trend in town, and it's set to be huge for the fall season. From sandals to mules and boots, square-toe shoes are already dominating the Instagrams of chic fashion girls all around the globe and will be everywhere once the new season rolls around. Scoop up a pair now.

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Colored Tights

If you really want to give your dress a bright new outlook, then opt for bold colored tights. They were a huge trend on the fall runways and are guaranteed to be all over your Insta feed once the cool weather arrives.

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Up next, seven fall trends we just spotted on Amazon.

Judith Jones
Senior Fashion Market Editor

Judith Jones is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.