Many times it happens that the tee or jeans you tried it at the shop looked smart, but the moment you wear it at home, you begin to notice problems. Either it is too loose or too long, or in exasperation, you just tuck it away out of sight.

Here are some ideas to give new life to your old stuff, which are still in good condition.

1. You must have noticed that salwar kameez suits start looking worn out after a couple of washes, but the dupattas or stoles don't look so. Take a cue from this and turn the dupatta into a snazzy shirt or kurti.

2. Now its time for your XL flowery top you bought. Instead of tightening it from the wrong place, just trim it now. At the bottom of the top, sew on an elastic band. Not only will the elastic stop it from billowing away, it will make you look 5 kgs less and very feminine.

3. Pick up all the long kurtas you haven't looked at for the last one-year. Snip them away to make a kurti! For a completely new look remove sleeves or add sleeves made from a net fabric. They are very 'in' these days.

4. Snip away the top part of some kurta and add instead spaghetti straps. Give your wardrobe a whole new meaning.

5. You can even snip way one shoulder of a dress to give it a toga-look. Just make sure you either are very good yourself at this kind of handiwork or have a wonderful tailor to help you achieve the desired look.

6. There are plenty of acrylic paints in the market. Buy a dozen colours and draw random figures on plain t-shirts. An inexpensive way of wearing something exclusive and very stylish.

7. Sew ribbons on the edge of a collar or sleeves. They look feminine and different.