By Sydney JacobFollowing up from last week’s post, I altered two of my new, thrifted clothing items: the camouflage ringer tee and the black skinny jeans. The wonderful thing about the combination of thrifting and distressing clothing is that you can take a t-shirt with a hole in the front (as I found the camo tee) and you can transform it into an edgy tee. Tee Shirt: HOW TO With the tee, there is no right or wrong way to do it. It is best when the tears look a little messy. That being said, I started out by simple making randomized slits with a scissors along the front side of the shirt and sleeves. I avoided areas where undergarments would become too visible in case a tear expands with wear. After a slit has been made simply pull either sides of the tear vertically stretching them out and repeat horizontally. This expands the tear and you can pull harder or softer depending on your preference. I then went to the sleeves and cut a clean line of fabric off the very edge of the shirt. Then, open up a pair of scissors and glide the blade against the edge of the sleeve to create a frayed look. Black Denim: HOW TO Distressing jeans is one of my favorite DIY projects. The more warn in a pair of denim is, the better the distressed denim will turn out. I usually start out by trying on the pair of jeans and making some type of mark where I will want to tear. The knees are where I aim the majority of my focus because the placement of the knee slits must be even on either side. Once the jeans are off, cut a clean slit across the knees on the front piece of the denim. Then open the scissors and glide the blade against the edge while adding more force to increase the amount of fray. The amount of fraying will also depend on the amount of elastic material in the fabric. The less elastic, the easier fabric is to fray. The scissors can also be used to score randomized areas on the jeans to give a worn in, edgy look. After all distressing is done, make sure to throw the denim in the washer and dryer. Washing them will make the distressing look more prominent. Outfit Pairings Creating a whole outfit, I took my new tee and tied a front knot to create a more fitted silhouette to the normally boxy t-shirt. The denim can either stay rolled down to show the raw hem at the bottom or they can be rolled up to pair with a chunky, black lace-up bootie. To top of the edgy look, a solid, black baseball cap will tie the whole look together. Go out thrifting and try distressing on your own. The beauty of thrifting and distressing is that the inexpensive shopping trip allows you to experiment on clothing without the worry of wasting money on finished product that does not turn out as planned. Be creative & have fun with it!
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By Sydney JacobEveryone has the same issue with shopping at some point: Wanting everything in the store but not having the funds to feed your addiction for buying the newest fashion trends. Shopping at thrift shops is a great way to save money, while getting vintage, secondhand clothing. Recently, I visited the Goodwill Outlet store down University Ave. When you walk in there is a large warehouse filled with life-sized bins full of miscellaneous clothing items as well as furniture, shoes, appliances and bedding. Instead of creating a price for every clothing item, the clothing is weighed at checkout to determine the price of the clothing being purchased. Below I have posted picture of the items that I dug up from my trip to the outlet. Thrifting is a long process that takes patience and an eye for unique pieces that not everyone else will own. After weighing my items, my grand total came out to only $4.17 for 4 clothing items. Chambray Embroidered Shirt This chambray button up shirt immediately stood out to me because of the embroidered details and the wooden beading in the design of the shirt. This can be half tucked into a pair of distressed denim to create a denim on denim 90’s look. This unique button up is sure to stand out. Velvet Skirt This midi black velvet skirt was in great condition. There is one missing button on the back to fasten the skirt, but that can be easily fixed. This skirt can either be kept at a long, midi length and paired with a cropped knit sweater or it can be made into a DIY project and be cut down to a shorter length. Black Denim This pair of black denim is worn in, giving them a grungy, distressed look. My project will be to give them an even more worn in look by distressing the knees to make the pair of denim look more grungy versus clean cut. Camouflage T-shirt The camouflage tee is my personal favorite. The great thing about thrift shops is that you don’t necessarily need to pay close attention to sizes. Considering the men’s and women’s clothing is intermixed with each other, the main focus is eyeballing the size and determining if the garment can be worked with to fit truest to your size. This particular shirt happened to be a boys t-shirt. I hope you enjoyed seeing my purchases and stay tuned to next week’s post where I will alter the clothing from the outlet to put my own spin on the clothing. Thrifting is a fun, affordable way to go shopping with friends, not to mention it is exciting to see the vintage pieces that are mixed into the piles of clothing. Take the time to sort through each pile and you will find something you love. HAPPY THRIFTING!! By Allie SontagAs much as you may want to dress in head-to-toe designer brands, it isn’t always the most realistic or affordable option in college. While paying for tuition, rent, textbooks, food, and other expenses, your wallet takes a hit and your wardrobe can too. Fortunately, there are lots of affordable fashion-forward places to shop when you’re on a budget and don’t want to sacrifice your style. Below are some of my favorite clothing stores with trendy options that won’t hurt your wallet. Topshop Topshop is THE quintessential place to find fashion-forward pieces that won’t break the bank. While some items can be a bit pricey, the sales section offers hefty price cuts. Topshop is a definite go-to for the college fashionista’s wardrobe. H&M H&M is one of my favorite places to find trendy, stylish items for affordable prices. They have stores everywhere, the online shop is user-friendly, and their sales are fantastic. Nasty Gal Although items can get pretty spendy, Nasty Gal is fashion-forward and always up-to-date on emerging trends. From edgy to girly, Nasty Gal has a wide variety of brands and unique items to add to your wardrobe. Peruse the sale section for the best deals. Forever 21 Just about everyone and their mother knows about Forever 21. With a vast selection of trendy clothing at ridiculously low prices, Forever 21 is top of mind for budget-friendly items. Brandy Melville Brandy Melville is well-known for their comfy basics, trendy pieces, and laid-back Cali vibes, all at affordable prices. Tobi This online retailer is the perfect place to pick up a stylish formal dress or adorable romper. Prices start as low as around $5, and you get 50% off your first order! ASOS ASOS is a great online store with a wide selection of brands and great sales promotions. You are sure to find budget-friendly pieces that express your personal style here. Missguided I recently stumbled upon Missguided and fell in love with their selection of edgy and feminine pieces. A great place for going-out clothing and unique pieces, Missguided offers affordable price ranges for style on a budget. Lulu’s Lulu’s is a fantastic place to find cute dresses and rompers, and has a wide selection of shoes as well. The sale section is where you will find the best deals! Necessary Clothing With a great selection of trendy looks at affordable prices, Necessary Clothing is a fantastic place to get music festival ready or find the perfect going-out dress. Windsor Store Windsor Store has mainly been known for prom dresses and shoes, but is less known for their selection of fashionable everyday wear. A YouTube guru favorite, Windsor offers Forever 21 prices and insane sales to top it off.
As you can see, there is no need to sacrifice style in college when you’re on a tight budget. I hope this article helped you on your affordable fashion journey. Check back next week for more! ~Allie |
Meet Elizabeth!Hi guys, I’m Elizabeth. I’m an avid hockey fan that honestly doesn’t own enough pastels. I love preppy, classic style and would love to be at NYFW or PFW one day. I hope to help you guys with college and lifestyle posts! Categories
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