Ideas for Children's Clothing to Make an Old Outfit Look New

Layer sweaters or light jackets to achieve a new look.

Children's clothing can be expensive, but you don't have to spend a fortune on clothes. There are plenty of ways to stretch your child's wardrobe -- and your budget -- by finding new ways to reinvent old outfits. Switching out a few key pieces or adding accessories will make last year's clothes look like new again.

Sweaters, Jackets and Layering

Breathe new life into your child's old outfits by layering different pieces to achieve an entirely new look. Add a cardigan or denim jacket over a T-shirt and jeans or skirt. Try colorful shirts beneath V-neck shirts and sweaters, or layer long-sleeved shirts beneath summer shirts to make them more comfortable when cold weather hits.

Belts, Scarves and Jewelry

Dress up an old coat or sweater with a colorful belt. Add a belt to a simple dress or skirt and shirt combination to add a pop of color. Give your child a cute scarf to wear with a sweater or long- sleeved shirt on chilly fall days. Encourage your child to add a simple necklace or a few bracelets to change the look of an outfit.

Tights and Leggings

Wearing tights or leggings is an excellent way to make your child's spring and summer clothes last throughout the year. Give your child colorful tights to wear beneath a cool summer dress; add a cardigan or jacket to fight off the chill. Turn a short summer dress into a stylish long tunic by adding leggings.

Alterations

Altering your children's old clothing may be less expensive than purchasing new outfits. Turn a pair of jeans into a pair of capris or shorts for warm weather by cutting and hemming the bottom of the jeans to your desired length. Turn an ankle-length skirt or dress into a summer dress by shortening it to the knee. Add flair to jeans or a jacket by sewing on sequins, buttons or other accessories.

References

• Kidz World: How to Revamp Old Clothes