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Simple changes to thrifted clothes can give them new life. Replacing buttons is an easy way to get a different look that you like.

This tweed jacket was a recent thrift find. It is black, white, and aquamarine tweed. The buttons that came on the blazer were aquamarine and silver. They are lovely but not what I wanted on there. 

 Here is a picture of the jacket before:

 Here is a detail of one of the original buttons.

I love the buttons, just not on the blazer. So I decided to replace them with black buttons that I had in my button stash.

Here's how the jacket ooks with the new buttons.

And a close-up of one of the new buttons.

I did have a challenge. The jacket had three buttons and 3 buttonholes. I only had two black buttons that would fit. After trying it on, I decided that 1) if I didn't button the jacket, which I probably would not, the top button and buttonhole would be hidden under the lapel, 2) if I did button it, I didn't want it buttoned up as high as the top button anyway. I went with the two buttons and decided if I want a third, I'll need to thrift three matching buttons to replace them. 

And the buttons that came with the jacket? They went into my button stash to be used on something else. They may be used on a dress or jacket, or I may make some jewelry with them. 

What item(s) of clothing do you have that could be updated with a change of buttons to make them fit your current style and give them new life?