Dress to the Nines: 7 DIY Tricks for Keeping Your Wardrobe Looking Shiny and New

Refresh your wardrobe without buying a single new article of clothing. Yep, it can be done.

Because who really has the money these days to splurge on new clothes? And no, you don't have to be a DIY sewing genius to work with what you already have. Sometimes it's a matter of simple improvements, like making your dingy white tank top look super white again, or fixing those embarrassing scratches on your formerly spotless leather shoes.

Below are 7 DIY tricks for making your old and boring wardrobe look shiny and new again. If none of these tips cure your fashion ennui, you can always host a clothing and accessory swap among your friends and family. You never know when one person's throwaway dud might be another person's fashion novelty.

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