This time spent at home has proven to be a total DIY renaissance. Never before have we witnessed such an influx of homemade breads, newly woven baskets, and self hair-trimming on our feeds. It seems that everyone is leaning into developing new skills and being super proud to let others know "hey this was actually not so hard after all." Call it bragging (I'm looking at you, banana bread) or call it community, either way, there is something in the air. Fashion simply refuses to be left out of this movement, and with good reason! There are so many ways to take an existing piece in your closet, exert just a little effort, and make a huge impact. It's like, next-level shopping your closet. We asked 5 DIY'ers to show us the way.
@brittanyxavier's DIY Cardigan Twin-Set
Global style influencer Brittany Xavier has turned her DIY hacks into content, debuting this twin-set hack on her TikTok account early into quarantine. "It's been cool to experiment, to upstyle and re-shop my closet. I especially love this DIY idea because of its little waste of fabric," says Xavier. Swipe through to see it in action:
How to Make Brittany's Twin-Set
@trynabstudios (opens in new tab)' Girly Gym Socks
Leslie Gomez, founder of Tryna B Studios (opens in new tab), started altering vintage garments to give them more contemporary cuts in order to fit her petite frame. Her upcycled creations have gained popularity in the insta-sphere who can't get enough of her reworked versions of '90s sportswear staples such as Polo Sport and Tommy Hilfiger sweats and Coogi-esque sweaters she makes into sets. Gomez shares a much easier DIY to up your sock game during this time. After all, socks are the new shoes these days.
@patchyalater (opens in new tab)'s Customized Cut-Offs
Meaghan Mena, the owner and patch designer of Patch Ya Later (opens in new tab), has mastered the art of patches. Her vintage-inspired designs are the nostalgic touch for the summer we all could use right now. We love patches as an easy way to make something your own and her latest customizable designs (opens in new tab) will take your personalization up a notch. Once you've got your adornments together, pour yourself a glass of wine and have yourself a little patch party.
How to Make Meaghan's Shorts
@a.shirt.story (opens in new tab)'s Sparkly Army Jacket
Sasha Iglehart, former fashion editor at Glamour, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar, started A Shirt Story (opens in new tab) by customizing gently worn mens shirting sourced from thrift stores. By replacing the hum-drum buttons with sparkly ones and chopping off the collars and hems, she's given new life to shirts that would have been otherwise overlooked, or even worse, discarded. Here, she shows us how you can do the same by breathing new life into an old army jacket with these simple swaps.
@trashtocouture (opens in new tab)'s Scarf Halter Top
Laura Pifer started her blog Trash to Couture (opens in new tab)in an effort to show others that so many fashion items can easily be made at home, not mass-produced. From polished homemade espadrilles to impressive interchangeable bag straps, she proves that DIY projects can look just as good as manufactured pieces. In an easy 5-minute hack, she reworks a chunky chain necklace and a silk scarf into a throw-on-and-go summer top.
Julia Gall is the former Style Director at Marie Claire, covering all things fashion, as well as styling tips, wardrobe upkeep and sustainability. Check her out at @juliasgall.
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