June 26, 2012

DIY Denim Vest







Skirt: Forever 21 (similar); T-Shirt: Gap; Denim Jacket turned Vest: Gap; Clutch: Zara; Heels: Zara (try a fun neon pair like these); Watch: Michael Kors; Bracelet: Gap

I can’t help but notice the do-it-yourself trend this season, from dip-dying, to adding studs to a pair of shorts, to braiding friendship bracelets, the possibilities seem endless. I love the idea of re-inventing old clothes and finding new ways to wear them, so over the weekend I decided to be a little crafty myself. I took an an old jean jacket and simply cut off the sleeves at the seams to turn it into a summer vest. I can’t wait to wash it and put it in the dryer for a naturally frayed look. Does anyone else have any fun DIY projects on the go?

5 comments:

  1. I love what you did to that jean jacket! I only have one (which I still wear all of the time), so I would have to scour the sale racks at Gap before attempting this.

    I also really love that skirt you're wearing. I love great finds at Forever 21.

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  2. Thanks Jackie!

    Forever 21 actually has some awesome, not too expensive, denim jackets that would be great to cut the sleeves off of. Check out these ones:

    http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=outwr_fashionjackets&ProductID=2000046152&VariantID=

    http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=H1981&Category=outwr_fashionjackets&ProductID=2083316056&VariantID=

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  3. Totally doing this when I get home. I have way too many jean jackets I'd like to trash, lol.

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  4. All you did was cut off the sleeves and it looks THAT seamless? Wow!
    xx
    The Fashionable ESQ
    http://www.thefashionableesq.blogspot.com/

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  5. Very cute! I also made a denim crop vest, you can see it on my blog. I would be happy if you check it out :)

    http://funandoblivious.blogspot.com

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