Flipping through the Fall 2015 Runway “most wearable” fashion trends this month had me thinking I could easily DIY almost all of them… so I thought I’d create a little series of DIY Hacks based on the Fall Fashion Trends seen at all the major fashion mags as of late… and since this one was the absolute easiest, I thought I’d start with the Turtleneck Choker Dickie… because it’s fairly fabulous and versatile too!
Inspo: Turtleneck Choker
The choker is back on the runway, and it’s not the slim velvet necklace you recall from the ’90s. Instead, on the runways of Tome, Altuzarra and Ohne Titel it serves as the turtleneck of the future, less an accessory and more part of the whole look. A floating finish to the top, if you will. And endlessly elegant to boot.
Ah, the illustrious turtleneck dickie: not quite a scarf and not quite a sweater either. Seen with everything from sexy dresses at Altuzarra to chunky knits at BCBG, the turtleneck dickie is the thing for fall.
Sources: The Turtleneck Dickie at ELLE and Choke Hold at Bazaar.
You can easily use a neck or arm of an old turtleneck sweater, but old leggings or opaque black tights do the trick as well! I grabbed a pair of old footless leggings that I don’t wear because they’re so tight I feel like I’m going to die when they’re on… and easily created this turtleneck choker trend with only a pair of scissors. Well, and a chair to stretch that baby out! I didn’t want to ACTUALLY choke myself whilst wearing said choker 😉 But if you’re looking for something a little fuller, go for the “thighs” of your good old cotton leggings.
Here’s What You’ll Need…
- Old leggings or tights
- Scissors
Steps…
Simply grab your old leggings and cut about 4-6 inches up from the bottom.
If the ankle is too tight, cut from the thigh. {or use a chair to stretch it out like I have}
You’ll want to cut double the actual width because the jersey on the leggings or the nylon of the tights will curl under AND you’ll want to fold it in half for extra opacity and turtle-neckery. But you can give it a few tries on your own.
If you want more of a thick turtleneck feel, grab an old knit sweater and jut cut the neck or upper arm off. You may need to do a quick hem stitch on any knitwear but jersey or nylon won’t fray.
And… Voila!
Other Uses for old nylons and leggings…
1. Headband 2. Hair Tie 3. Bracelet/Cuff… The list goes on, get creative with your old clothes!
Have Fun!
* Find all my DIYs here
Stay tuned for more DIY Hacks for the 2015 Fall Fashion Trends!
Flip though the Full Fashion Trend Reports: The Fall 2015 Fashion Report at Style.com and The Top 12 Trends of Fall 2015: The Ultimate Fashion Week Cheat Sheet at Vogue.com
