Having a sense of style has social and professional benefits, and it also helps to create a better first impression when meeting new people. Unfortunately, most of us have a hard time putting outfits together, even if we own a lot of clothes. According to a recent survey, almost 61% of Americans said that they always struggle to find something to wear, even though their closet is full of clothing.
Not knowing one's personal style is one of the reasons why many people end up with tons of unused clothing from too many shopping trips that leave them dissatisfied with their finds. Fortunately, there are ways to make your clothing more "you," and one of them is by adding DIY details to personalize your clothes. Whether you prefer edgy clothing or have a soft spot for kawaii fashion, with a few touches, you can create unique pieces to make your outfits stand out.

Spice Up A Basic T-shirt

According to SpectraUSA, blank, high-quality shirts are the perfect pieces to start your DIY projects. To make a plain shirt look more interesting, you can add some embroidery on the front, or screen print your favorite image on the back. This year, one of the trendiest t-shirt designs is mental health or positive thinking mantras printed in a psychedelic style. Look through Adobe, Behance, or Canva to find psychedelic fonts that you like, and use that to print statements like "I choose happiness" or "I am enough" on the front of your shirt. Go for color contrast if you want the words to stand out--consider yellow lettering on a baby pink shirt, or mint green lettering on a purple t-shirt.

Add Lace to Denim Shorts and Skirts

For most women, having different denim shorts and skirts in their closet is a must since they're versatile and can be styled in many different ways. However, if you find yourself buying the same style of skirts and shorts over and over again and you need something a little different, try adding some lace to your clothing. For a 90s-style twist, consider sewing eyelet lace around the legs of cut-off denim shorts, or attach it to the hem of a denim mini skirt. You can also try distressing denim shorts with sandpaper, or add some strategic tears to a denim skirt before adding the lace. Replacing the original pockets with lace ones is also a great way to add some interest to your denim apparel.

Amp Up a Simple Dress

If you've got lots of long dresses in your closet and you want to give them new life, start by changing the length. Create a high-low dress by cutting the hem in such a way that the front of the dress is shorter than the back. Make sure that it's even at the sides before sewing the hem with a simple running stitch to finish it. Another way to amp up a simple dress is to add some details at the neckline. To toughen up a simple sheath dress, sew some grommets around the neckline, or use a Bedazzler to make a jeweled neckline.

Adding some DIY elements to your clothing is a great way to give them a new look, and it's also a fantastic hack to customize your clothing. Consider these DIY ideas to personalize your clothing and improve your style.