Have you ever fallen in love with a sweater, bought it, but left it in your closet because it's way too long and doesn't necessarily flatter you. And yes, let's be honest ladies, a sweater that's too long doesn't show off your beautiful figure ! We're sharing the secret to wearing a sweater that's too long and avoiding looking like a "potato sack"! :)
The secret to shortening a sweater that's too long
Get two hair elastics
You're probably thinking, "What are you going to do with hair ties?" Don't worry, you're not going to have to make pigtails with your hair, but with your overly long sweater! This accessory will allow you to create your "new" sweater . The choice of the color of the elastic is of no importance, opt for the elastics that you find in your bathroom or your handbag.
Attach the elastics to your sweater
To hide the excess wool from your sweater, take the two ends of your sweater and tie each one with an elastic band. All you have to do is roll up the two "pigtails" of your sweater that you just created towards your belly.
With this quick and easy trick, you'll now be able to dig out all those sweaters that have been sitting in your closet for years. It's all done with a rubber band!
This tip allows you to not spend money, because we all have a rubber band lying around the house and what's more, you will be able to dig out sweaters that have been buried in your closet for years, and indirectly you will not have to buy new sweaters.
Outfit ideas with a sweater
For several years now, the sweater in all its forms has been fashionable. It is the essential garment that allows you to be both warm in winter and comfortable. But, it can also dress up and enhance your outfit very well. Don't hesitate to wear a sweater with faux leather pants or basic pants with a small belt and tuck your sweater into your pants. You can also pair it with a dress and accessorize it with a belt .
The dress and sweater combination
Dresses can be worn in both summer and winter. You'd love to wear your favorite dress in winter, but unfortunately, it's not warm enough. Ladies, don't panic! Opt for the dress and sweater combination.
There are many sweaters and they don't all go the same way, especially with a dress. Be careful not to take the first sweater in your wardrobe; you risk making a "fashion faux pas", as Cristina Cordula would say in her show Les Reines du Shopping on M6 . However, the basic little black sweater in your wardrobe generally goes with all dresses.
The advantage of this dress and sweater combination is that you can create several outfits . You can wear a plaid sweater with a fitted black dress one day of the week and the next week wear the plaid sweater a second time with jeans. The sweater is a must-have in your closet, especially since it comes in several categories.
Adding a belt
The accessory that will complete your look is the belt. Tie your belt around your waist and tighten it to accentuate your silhouette (not too much either, you need to still breathe :) ). For a more casual look, don't hesitate to remove a little fabric from your sweater above the belt.
Just like any clothing purchase, you should choose a belt that fits your body shape. If you're petite, opt for thin, understated belts, while if you're tall, you can wear anything; thin or wide, anything goes!
