A little DIY post for ya. Christy didn't think that this sweatshirt was DIY-enough to post, but that exemplifies my point: minor modifications can be made to clothing to make things awesome. I don't need to slash through the sleeves or bedazzle the heck out of this sweatshirt to make it cool, but it did need some minor adjustments.
When I first saw this top at Avenue (a plus-size only stores - best for basics or sassy grandma clothes), I thought it was perfect. Anyone who knows me, knows I love some embellishment. And it is sweatshirt material, so...winner. However, when I tried it on it was basically tunic length and the sleeves were a little snug, which was not ideal. Since it wasn't on sale, I decided to pass (I'm working on being more selective with clothing. It sometimes works.). But I recently went back to Avenue and there was my sassy sweatshirt in the sale section.
When I got it home, I knew I needed to make some changes before it would be wearable. I first cut off the banded bottom. Sweatshirts are always better when you remove the banded hem. I am pretty lazy, so hemming is not an option. One of my tricks when cutting the hem off a shirt is to cut it a little shorter in the front than the back. Unsewn hems always roll up a bit, and they tend to roll up even more in the back - I guess from sitting, having a butt, whatever. So, to avoid having that awesome shirt-bunched-up-over-your-butt look, I leave it slightly longer in the back.
Then I cut the sleeves to 3/4 length, because that is my favorite sleeve length. Lastly, I cut off some random sequins that were sewn around the triangle-y studded embellishments. I do love a sequin, but it is definitely more wearable without them. I think this baby could be one of my new faves.
Blah, this post got long. Ah well.
Song of the day: Lay It On Me by Kelly Rowland ft Big Sean **A little note on Kelly Rowland - she is fantastic. Christy and I saw her in concert (opening for Chris Brown), and she was amazing. Brilliant dancer, super gorgeous, and her male dancers were, um, yeah...
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