Online Tips to Refresh Your Wardrobe

Spring is coming, and with the inevitably warm weather comes the need for spring cleaning. This is often easier said than done, especially when it comes to your wardrobe. From too-small jeans to mementos from past trysts, our closets are often filled with things we can't (and shouldn't) wear. In 2010, it's time to give your closet an overhaul, and there are many resources online that can help you do just that. Here are a few notables: BurdaStyle - With a community of over 300,000, BurdaStyle is the best place to go to if you are looking to create your own clothes this year. Our aim is to bring the traditional craft of sewing to a new generation of fashion designers, sewing hobbyists, DIYers and anyone looking to sew something. We offer copyright-free sewing patterns, step-by step sewing tutorials, skill sharing, inspiration, project ideas and people passionate about sewing. They best way to express yourself is to make it yourself, and BurdaStyle can show how.

Polyvore - Call it your online mood board, Polyvore allows you to extract images from your favorite online stores and magazines, and create inspirational collages. Each image is then archived, listing price (if included), website and title. You can even put the site directly on your browser's toolbar for quick clipping. It's the perfect organizer for fashion-surfing the web.


Etsy - The 'nets premier marketplace for handmade and vintage is an awesome way to refresh your wardrobe and support independent artisans at the same time. Browse through its huge selection of products, find local designers right in your area or request custom pieces. You'll be guaranteed to walk away with things not found anywhere else.


The Uniform Project - Desperate to update your look but lacking the money to do it? Sheena Matheiken's "Uniform Project" is a fantastic look at how one dress can be worn in a multitude of ways. A testament to sustainable fashion, Sheena has pledged to wear one dress all year long. Using her creativity and fantastic sense of style, she reinvents her little black dress everyday with a variety of accessories, tops and cute shoes. The Uniform Project is also in support of the Akanksha Foundation, an organization working to improve education in India. Remixed fashion for a good cause never looked so good.

 

Ecoble: Green Fashion - Ecoble, a site dedicated to promoting environmentally conscious living, provides wonderful examples of reuse in all forms, including clothing and jewelry. Transform your old tee into a great shopping bag or learn ways you can refresh your home with "green" ideas. Plus, discover how others have turned their trash into something new and amazing. Inspiration that can certainly inspire you to give your closet a second look.


What's your favorite online style resource? Let us know in the comments!

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BurdaStyle offers copyright-free sewing patterns, step-by-step tutorials, skill sharing, inspiration, project ideas and an engaged, creative community. It takes less than a minute to get started, and there's something for everyone from experts to novices. BurdaStyle is a place for people who sew or would like to learn. Our aim is to bring the traditional craft of sewing to a new generation of fashion designers, sewing hobbyists, DIYers. BurdaStyle has a wide variety of advertising and partnership options including banner ads, weekly newsletter announcements, targeted live events, signature contests and sponsorship of our downloadable patterns. Our vibrant community consists of 270,000+ members, with 170,000 opt-in subscribers to our weekly newsletter.