Remix Tips

Updated on May 03, 2010

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by The Clothes Horse
This article by blogger Ashe Mischief really got me thinking. She talks about credit card debt and how potentially many bloggers are experiencing this issue. Online we display our outfits and we can definitely feel the pressure to continually post new things and keep up with the latest hype. While it is my sincerest hope that Chictopians aren’t feeling pressured to dress in latest trends or purchasing things with credit cards that are out of their budgets, one way to combat the need for new is to show a remix.
I recently found this little black body-con lace dress at H&M and am finding it unbelievably versatile. Pulling from accessories that have been in my closet for ages I’ve built five completely different looks around this one dress. I think it is a good example that you should never be afraid to repeat your clothes—even online! Wear the pieces you love again and again, regardless of seasons and trends!
There are some tricks to remixing pieces so that you don’t get bored with them, because while there’s nothing wrong with wearing the same dress a dozen times, it can get dull.
Tips:
-try wearing the piece backwards
-try layering something underneath that changes the shape, like a crinoline
-pull head-to-toe accessories that channel a specific style or theme (boho, mod, etc)
-wear dresses as a shirt with a skirt over top of them, or as a skirt with a shirt on top
-try new and unusual color combinations
-play with safety pins to temporarily alter a hem or sleeve
-screw “seasonal” items and wear pieces out of season

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radiotoast on January 11

Great advice!

Zapora on December 21

these tightssss

onliihirah4u2c on November 12

i rly love the last two looks, the yellow n blue striped skirt n the sky blue head piece are adorable. ur so cute!!

JoanJap on September 30

lovely!(: cute hair!!

Ayaka on September 12

Gorgeous!! <3

teegee on July 02

very cute!

fille on June 17

Great tips! Your outfit remixes are almost so creative

neon_sunset on June 13

great looks and great article, thanks for the advice and I totally agree with what you wrote :)

alamodest on June 08

I love the jacket and the tights!

bonbinbon on May 14

i love the tights !!!

4everUSMC on May 10

love the hair color and bangs!

TrixxyPixiee on May 09

cool

welovecolors on May 07

Love this! The Remix tips are great. I'm so happy you got that out there. By the way, this look was featured on our Trends Blog if you want to check it out! http://welovecolors.wordpress.com

mademoiselleruta on May 05

this is so true. great article.

perfectlyindecisive on May 05

Wonderful article and great pictures. This makes me think about so many of my items again and want to mix them up. Thanks heaps!!

_nonchalant on May 05

i love these pictures.

lemodedujour on May 04

great article and i love that you featured one dress worn five different ways. that's creativity at its best.

dapo on May 04

I love that military jacket

piggy on May 04

i love your remixes <3 seen lots of post, thank you for this post. I surely needed it and will consider the tip.. as i'm one of the ones with credit card debt and is influenced by bloggers also=

Jrsf on May 04

I love ClothseHorse's remixes! Amazing.

lish on May 04

this is awesome. i love how different the looks are. i must try to do this more often!

maharot1525 on May 04

love how you style the dress in different ways babe!!! what can i say very eclectic!!!

KISAMI on May 04

This is GREAT, especially with the bold red tights that really finish the look off. Totally agree on the point that you should wear your favorite things over and over again, go for quiet classic pieces that you could always change with the accessories you choose.

libertina on May 03

i love you clotheshorse! you are truly an inspiration :)

skeletonkey on May 03

I love the red tights. They have been on my list of things to get!

bellers on May 03

Love love loooooove this outfit! :)

libys11 on May 03

awesome remix once again! :D

iamappleorchard on May 03

so perfect!

Gracielove on May 03

i love the skirt/tights combination! and super love versatile clothes.

tweet on May 03

Great post, it's so important to re-use and recycle old clothes, I have so many it would be ridiculous to buy more!

style_bullet on May 03

Great article with good ideas, like altering a sleeve or hem or going for a theme. Better than the usual stuff in mags (Day-to-Night!, dif colors, etc).

jake on May 03

many looks from one basic piece! so awesome! : )

honeycrunch on May 03

great post & outfits!! every look has its own personality, i love it!

kellyshoestrings on May 03

I am all about versatility and this is my kind of post! remix! all about it. =)

bostonian1828 on May 03

love the dress, and your many styles you created with it

HeatherYarnell on May 03

Great article and photos!

paxie_aiza on May 03

very inspiring and helpful article!

Neekoh on May 03

Wonderful tips, Rebecca!

GlammcouturE on May 03

great article :)

fashionluvr on May 03

Beautiful - I love all of these looks!

thelbd on May 03

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earthgirlsareez on May 03

such a cute little spread here...

joannaladrido on May 03

this is a great article! love the feature and all the pieces are so pretty!

rothwoman on May 03

Great tips, looks and inspiration. Fashion is a creative outlet and part of that is figuring out many ways to wear the same pieces --which you've done fabulously. I'm inspired.