This Alice & Olivia cotton cardigan sweater is a
whopping $330! Here, Sheffield MacIntyre from BackInStyle.com shows you
how you can do it yourself for around $100. Our example even includes a
cashmere sweater, and will only set you back $145, still less than half
of the Alice & Olivia version.
First find, any cardigan sweater that fits you well. It can be cotton, cashmere,
silk, what ever feels and fits best. The one shown above is a vintage
Neiman Marcus cream cashmere sweater, and only costs $75!
Then, find a few vintage rhinestone brooches that you like. They can be
ones you already have in your closet, or that you find at a vintage
store or flea market. Choose colors that fit into your wardrobe, and
motifs that you like. This will likely be a conversation piece, so pick
pins that you will want talk about, or that have a story behind them.
The rhinestone brooches pictured above cost between $10 and $35. Pin on
as many or as few brooches as you feel comfortable with, but be sure to
group them all together in a bunch so they become one unit, sort of
like a flower. And there you have it. It's simple, quick and easy, and
you can probably make it with items you have in your own closet. Not
only will you look current and on trend, you'll save a few Gs.
Another great thing about an embellished cardigan sweater is that it
is so versatile. You can wear it to work wish serious, and
sophisticated pants to add a personal and feminine touch. You can wear
it over a cocktail dress (instead of that annoying stole that always
falls off your shoulders and the fringe lands in your drink). On
weekends, you can wear it with jeans and flats to the farmers market.
You can wear it just about anywhere!
Here are a few other options from the
Back in Style website.
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Enjoy and Happy Shopping!!
