14. Hang button-downs with only one button done.

Keep button-down collars crisp and fresh by only buttoning the top button (the one at the collar). This keeps the collar firm and the rest of the shirt straight, which will help prevent wrinkles and worn, loose collars.

15. Sit down when you’re trying on new clothes.

Did you know that seat in dressing rooms is there for more than just a purse rack? It’s there so that you can try on your clothes while sitting! Clothes look and feel different sitting than standing. They can particularly feel too tight or constraining when sitting. So, take a seat before you buy to make sure they’ll actually be comfortable. (Comfortable clothes get worn; uncomfortable ones end up sitting in your closet for years.)

16. Use ice cubes to iron your clothes.

Wrinkled clothes instantly give a messy vibe. Get rid of those wrinkles for a more polished, put-together look. But… ironing is kind of a pain, right?

While steaming or ironing your clothes will do the best job, if you don’t have those on hand, fear not! Throw three or four ice cubes into your dryer along with the wrinkled garment. Let it run for 10-15 minutes. As the ice cubes melt in the dryer, they’ll create steam that can help de-wrinkle your clothes. If you don’t have any ice cubes, you can also throw a wet hand towel in with your clothes for a similar effect.

No dryer available? Hang the garment in the bathroom with you while you take a steamy shower. This won’t get rid of all the wrinkles, but it will help release some of the creases.

17. Wash sweaters and pants inside out.

Prevent your sweaters from pilling by washing them inside out. Wash with cold water and a low spin cycle and lay flat to air dry. Also, turn your pants, jeans, and anything else with graphics or bold colors inside out to prevent color fading during washing.

Get more tips on how to take care of your clothes for years to come here.

18. Don’t use fabric softener on athletic clothes.

Fabric softener can be damaging to your clothes because the chemicals actually wear out fabric quickly. It’s particularly damaging to athletic clothes because the fabric softener leaves a film on synthetic fibers that lock in sweat and bacteria. Your athletic clothes will smell even dirtier than before you washed them!

We’re all about clothing and environmental sustainability at Current Boutique. So, learn more about why you should avoid fabric softeners and dryer sheets here.

19. Organize your closet.

If your closet is disorganized or cluttered, it’s going to be impossible to style new outfits. If you want to use fashion as meditation or to channel creativity into your style, you’ll want a clean closet with a system that makes it easy to find clothes. A streamlined closet will make getting dressed faster, simpler, and more fun.

Check out some of our resources for cleaning out your closet:

• Quarantine Closet Cleanout: Love Your Wardrobe and Make Money
• The Ultimate Closet Clean Out Guide and Checklist
• Clean out and Consign Your Closet For The New Year

20. Match your purse to your belt or shoes, not your entire outfit.

Don’t try to match your purse to your outfit. It’s too complicated, and often it ends up looking even more mismatched. Instead, match your accessories, like your bag, your belt, and your shoes. For example, match a black belt with a black purse, or a brown belt with brown loafers. Your outfit will look seamless and sophisticated, and it requires a lot less work.

Matching two clothing elements—like two accessories—is one of the fashion formulas that we live by. Check out our top three fashion formulas that make getting dressed super easy.

21. Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize.

Let’s say it again: accessorize! It’s such a simple fashion hack, but it makes all the difference. Accessories can make even the simplest outfits look refined and cohesive. You could wear a white tee with jeans every day for a week, but that same outfit can look different based on the accessories you use.

Layering necklaces of different sizes and lengths can add dimension to a plain shirt, and sunglasses add a layer of sophistication. Long earrings can accentuate the jawline, and jangly bracelets add a bit of fun. Don’t forget rings—people look at one another’s hands all day long, so the right rings can add a little pizazz.

Choose jewelry that makes you happy and allows you to express yourself. In general, dainty pieces of jewelry are more timeless and will be easier to wear and style. But don’t underestimate the power of a statement piece!

Read: 10 Winter Accessories That Never Go Out of Style

22. Shop for your climate.

We’re all guilty of this at one time or another because we start to romanticize different types of clothing. If you live where it’s hot, you might imagine yourself cozying up with knits and scarves. If you live somewhere cold, you might long for sundresses.

Unfortunately, buying for these fantasies will just leave you with a closet full of items you never wear, wasting money and space. Focus instead on buying basics for your climate, so you have more wardrobe options at your fingertips. There is an infinite number of ways to dress for your climate, so start playing around with new styles so you can fall back in love with your weather-appropriate attire.

Psst… Have clothes that don’t suit your climate that you never wear? Bonus fashion hack: sell them to Current Boutique to make some cash and help reduce textile waste.

23. Tuck your shirt into your underwear.

If you’re tucking in your shirt, keep it from bunching up or sliding around in your pants by first tucking it into your underwear. This will give a cleaner look, it will stay put longer throughout the day, and it will feel more comfortable.

Similarly, tuck the ends of your skinny-leg pants into socks before putting on boots. This will keep your pants in place so they don’t bunch up or get uncomfortable. It can also help keep your socks from sliding down.

24. “Half” tuck your clothing.

Tucked-in shirts almost always look better than untucked shirts. But, if you want a polished yet casual look, try only tucking the front or side of your shirt in. This can give a high-low, asymmetrical look that’s super chic. Tucking adds definition to your body, while leaving some of the fabric out of the tuck gives it a purposefully-messy and sexy look.

25. Use a hair elastic to keep sleeves folded.

If you’re folding long sleeves halfway up your arm, keep them in place with a hair elastic. Just wrap the hair tie around your arm on the second to last fold, and the sleeve will stay up. Fold the sleeve one more time to hide the hair tie and voila!

26. Focus on quality over quantity.

Stop buying clothes that you’re going to throw out after a season. You’re wasting money and contributing to massive amounts of textile waste.

Instead, focus on buying high-quality investment pieces that you will be able to style, re-style, and style again for seasons to come. Quality pieces look and feel better than fast fashion, which means that they’ll give your outfits a more put-together feel as well. When it comes to looking chic, most of the time it just comes down to wearing quality pieces that fit well.

27. Be confident in your skin.

You can wear anything if you are confident. A radiant smile, a powerful walk, and the acceptance of your internal and external beauty are the best accessories for every outfit. What you wear impacts your psychology, so wear whatever makes you feel good. The best fashion hack to change your life is simply to remember that you are beautiful.

Next read: How to use positive self-talk to look prettier