The number of people who religiously follow fashion trends and dress accordingly is rising. On the other hand, a steady group of people prefers to create their style and trends. One of the easy ways to do this is to know some smart fashion and style hacks. These style hacks are sustainable and affordable. They help you upcycle and increase your swag by a zillion degrees. Here are four must-try styling hacks to look trendy:

Layering
Did you see a commercial for layering fashion and raise your eyebrow? Yes, layering is a fashion trend as designers curate pieces together as layers and sell them. By spending time looking at your closet and creating a few sample layered outfits, you can keep experimenting with creating your unique style of layers. Remember to mix multiple styles and textures. You can mix cotton with chiffon or pleather with silk. 

You can create your combination based on what you can pull out from your wardrobe. Invest in a good quality faux leather or a denim jacket that can help you complement the layering. A jacket is versatile, durable, and a must-have if you are into layering. Not only with clothes, but you can also try layering with jewelry. Layer necklaces and bracelets are quite the rage, and you can try them out too. Some layering combinations that can never go out of style are:

Spaghetti top dress with a long tee with sneakers
Jeans, blouse and a poncho
Turtleneck and jumpsuits and a jacket
Sweater vest with a full-sleeved blouse top
Peacoat, sweatshirt, and jeans

Transform your tees
If you have many plain t-shirts, it is time to take a few out and refashion and transform them. Here are some tips on transforming your tees at home at a meager cost. All you need is some imagination and some time to make old tees into fashionable apparel.

Cut a diagonal line from one side of the shoulder, use the fabric to make ruffles, and create a one-shoulder tee.
Use a bleach stencil and get your favorite images on your t-shirt.
Cut a crisscross pattern in the back and iron it well. With a pair of scissors, you have a new good-looking tee.
Change them into crop tops.
Cut off some material from the shoulder and make two bows; without much effort, you have a glamorous cut-out tee.

Slay it with scarves
Scarves have become a rage for both young and old. They add style to any outfit with a zillion options to wear. It can perfectly sync with a blouse, trousers, or puffer coat. Choose scarves in different patterns, in several fabric types and sizes. Have a couple of each in plains, patterned, silk, and bold prints. You must have cashmere, cotton, infinity, silk, embellished bandanas, and knit scarves. The way you drape your scarf can add a stamp of elegance and chicness or bring out the free spirit in you.

The simplest way of draping it is to wear it around your neck and allow it to hang.
You can also toss one end of the scarf over the opposite shoulder.
You can do it to both sides, so the loose ends hang at the back.
You can allow the scarf to hang or wear a belt over the draped scarf.
You can loop it around your neck.
If your scarf is long, you can loop it twice and make a knot.
You can keep the knot under your neck or turn it to your left or right.

Tie the diagonal ends of the scarf and make a triangle. Loop a necklace through the knot and wear the necklace as always. Knot the loose ends of the scarf on your back. You can create a simple and glamorous top with your scarf.

Sunglasses
It is as if the sunglasses are meant to complete an outfit – without them, your styling maybe half done. Pay attention to your face shape and try out frames that bring out the best features. Here are some suggestions about the right frame type based on face shape:

Oval faces: Rectangle, oval, square, round, large, and horn frames
Square faces: Oval, round and large frames
Round faces: Rectangle, square and oval frames
Heart-shaped faces: Rectangle, oval, and round frames
Diamond-shaped faces: Rectangle, oval, and horn frames
Triangle-shaped faces: Aviator, horn, and browline faces

Placing the sunglasses on your head is generally considered poor taste and might change your sunglasses’ shape.

Tips to ace your styling hacks
Fashion and styling hacks should help you make the best of what you have. You need a little imagination, the ability to visualize the result, and confidence. You can manage to create an affordable style, and you can surprise yourself with some genius innovations. Here are some tips for style hacks:

You don’t need luxury or expensive clothing to look great. Scout for good and affordable quality stuff.
Invest in good durable items like a bag or a pair of boots that suit multiple outfits.
Use these hacks to create your style rather than to be unique.
Learn basic cutting and sewing techniques to practice your hacks and ideas immediately.

Fashion is about being comfortable in what you wear but having an idea of current trends helps you to create comfortable but not outdated styles.  Try out ideas for your immediate family and friends. Get their feedback and work on more innovative and fresh ideas.