How to Make a Sexy Outfit With the Clothes You Have in Your Closet

Co-authored by Elle Monus

Last Updated: September 20, 2021

Most people don't have a closet filled with sexy outfits. The majority of people have mostly every day clothes with a few things they feel are a bit dressier, and some things they hardly wear at all! If you want to feel sexy and desirable in a sexy outfit with clothes you already own and avoid a trip to the shops, this article has some ideas for looking hot and not spending money.

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You may not wear them because they are revealing, well, revealing can be sexy! Maybe you don't feel comfortable in some of your clothes because they are not what people are used to seeing you in - if your sexy outfit is for a situation where you're meeting new people, take the opportunity to make a sexy first impression. Something you've dismissed as too small or too big might flatter you now, try it on! You can use a belt to define your waist in bigger clothes or if things won't do up but still look good, a belt can keep them in place.
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Expert Interview. 7 September 2021.} Feeling sexy can make you look sexy. If you've got a favorite pair of jeans, jacket or button--up shirt or blouse that you feel really good in, you can use that in an outfit you feel good and sexy in. Try ironing your jeans with a crease to make them more flattering and teaming them with dressy shoes. Wear your blouse or shirt with more buttons undone than usual. Try wearing only underwear under your jacket.

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You can dye clothes in a deeper shade of their original color if they are faded, or a darker color. Dye something white or a cutesy pale pastel color, black or red for a sexier look.
Wear a long top as a dress or try a coat or a long jacket as a dress, put plain leggings on underneath it you feel exposed. Try a man's over sized shirt as a dress, if you've got any in your wardrobe. Try wearing a skirt, with a belt, around your chest to make a long top or a short dress. If you're very daring try tucking in the sleeve of a cardigan and wearing it buttoned it around you waist and legs as a skirt.
You can also gather the fabric into loose (diagonal) folds and sew them into place at the side seam to make it more fitted. This works best with slightly stretchy fabrics.
You can go anywhere from below the knees - that length looks good with a hot pair of heels, to really short shorts. Be daring.
If you are self-conscious about your legs, wear it with a pair of leggings. Make sure the leggings end at the slimmest part of your leg for a flattering appearance. If you want, you can pair them with heels to make your legs appear longer. Team your mini skirt with some lacy tights or stockings or a simple pair of nude pantyhose if you dont want to be bare-legged.
Wear a basic white tank top, see-through if you want, with dark blue jeans and some red/pink/green/turquoise heels and hoop bracelets. Some skin tones look amazing with orange or yellow/gold accessories.
You might have a pretty camisole top you usually wear under a dress, try wearing it with fitted jeans, heels and a jacket or shrug. A bikini or tankini top could work under a floaty-blouse. Use a pretty slip or skimpy night dress as the base of your outfit, if you're very bold. Chance are, you will be the only person who knows that you're wearing any thing out of the ordinary.
Shapewear can be a great base for a sexy outfit making most dresses, skirts, trousers etc more flattering but isn't very sexy in and of itself. If you don't want to wear shapewear, choose underwear you feel good in. Try silk, satin or lace underwear in a shade you love. Your sexy outfit will look and feel better if you've got something nicer than your regular everyday underwear on underneath.
You might usually wear your cashmere sweater with sturdy denim, team it with satin trousers or a silky dress instead. Satin, silk and lace can all be sexy, mix them together for a sexy outfit or team them with something dressier than you usually would.
A plain white shirt or fitted tee shirt with fitted chinos or jeans and polished Brogues, clean deck shoes or heeled sandals is a sexy, understated look.
Use a thin scarf in place of a belt for an eye-catcher on a simple outfit.

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What if I'm not allowed to cut stuff up?

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Take the origami approach. Fold, pin and tuck. Just make sure it doesn't come apart.

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Many people feel insecure about their appearance. It can be easy to criticize yourself too much and this can hurt your self esteem. Wear what makes you feel the most confident and you'll grow to feel sexy.

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Try to respect your family's opinion while also accepting that you are different. If they think that your fashion is inappropriate, avoid wearing it around them, as you don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. But remember that no one has the same taste/opinions and this is okay!

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Decide on one interesting piece and pair it with simpler items.^{[2]
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Expert Interview. 7 September 2021.} For example, if you want to wear an interesting top, wear a simple pair of pants and earrings. If your emphasis is on a short skirt, pair it with a top that has sleeves so you don't look too exposed, and a bracelet or a nice clutch bag. This way, the eye-catching items will be around your hip area. This way you look sexy, but classy.

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For hanging around the house, tank tops/shirts with shorts/boxers can look very sexy.

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Iron freshly altered clothes to make them look neater. You can iron on the folds before sewing too.

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