Getting dressed up for a party is one of my favourite things to do, but often time (and money) can get in the way of a really great outfit.
This happens where nothing I’ve got feels sufficiently festive or fresh and I’m left sitting in front of my closet thinking what am I going to wear?! In case you find yourself in that position this holiday season, we’ve put together three very easy DIY updates so that you can transform a piece from your closet just before you dash out the door. We’ve used silk and cashmere pieces from Grana‘s new range because sometimes all you need is a great fabric and a DIY update to give you the best outfit at the party… Our motto? When in doubt, put a bow on it.
Bow Neck Knit
Wearing: Merino Mock Neck Sweater
Quick DIY’s For Your Party Wardrobe
Velvet and grey marl is such a great combination, so why not combine it together in the form of a crazy easy update to a sweater. Turn your sweater into something luxe with just the flick of a wrist. I’ve paired it with paperbag waist shorts but a sequin skirt would also up the ante!
Done and done.
Happy Feet
Party shoes are pretty much a prerequisite for that big holiday event, but you’ve probably realised by now just how few times you’ll actually wear them. The answer? Dress up a simple pair of shoes with removable shoe clips! So easy to make yourself and a party shoe without the commitment. We chose these sequin patches because bows bows bows! Double win if you go for something with a low/medium heel – cos you’re going to wanna dance all night!
Present Top
Wearing: Silk V Neck Camisole in Rio Red
To all you ladies who like to leave things to the last minute… True story, I have a friend who often texts me ‘I’m at Zara buying something for tonight’ as I’m on my way to the restaurant! Well this one’s for you. Take a simple top (this V Neck camisole is perfect), some ribbon and away you go. The easiest party update around but one that says I’m feeling festive, and also I am the gift.
Enjoy (that’s an order).
It’s so so easy to update pieces from your wardrobe using a few simple craft supplies. And it doesn’t take more than five minutes. Hoping this holidays that you have time to put a bow on it 🙂
I love it! So fun!
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Thanks so much! Glad you like. x
Love the bow neck kit the most! These DIY’s are so doable! 😀
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Thanks smooch, yep these ones are crazy easy. Perfect for when you’ve got no time! x
looking adorable as always, geneva! this tip would come incredibly handy to add a touch for my old shirts. thank you <3 do you have any tip to tie the perfect bow? i always struggle with that 🙁
It’s so funny you ask that, I had to google it when I did this post because they were looking a bit sad. Not really any special trick, just try until it looks good 🙂
These DIY ideas are so cute and awesome! I love the idea of putting patches or shoe clips on shoes to dress them up a bit. They look so chic and stylish! I’m also going to have to try the ribbon bow on a cami trick one of these days because it’s such an easy way to change up an outfit!
-Helen
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Thanks Helen! I’m so glad you think so, it’s a very easy way to add a bit of interest to a simple top!
Love all the ideas!
Thanks so much honey!
I totally agree, nothing screams party like a good, shiny bow 🙂
Totally! Or 3? 🙂
That’s a very well spotted detail, it adds such a good vibe to the outfit! Love the idea!!
Thanks very much Lucie, it’s just enough party without being over the top.
This is so cute!
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Thank you love! And thanks for always tuning in and commenting 🙂
All three pieces look amazing! x
Jessica — NinetyCo
Thanks so much jessica! x
Love this – anything that means I don’t have to buy a new outfit is a good thing in my book
– Natalie
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Totally!
The first one is exactly my thing, cool idea!
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Lovely to hear Michelle x
Wow, I love this post. I think bows add such a feminine touch to everything and the first and last one look so easy.
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I couldn’t agree more! x
Nice ideas! I use shoeclips a lot, and love the merino sweater idea, looks adorable and has a xmas vibe!
S
I know right? Just feels so festive. x
Thanks so much!
Hi, “first time caller, long time listener”, this is some what of a brazen question…are you braless when you wear the silk tanks? Do you have any tips or tricks to wearing tanks (like the Grana) without bras and with to get that seamless look which you successfully achieve? I find that bra straps are sloppy/distracting, and the body of the bra pinches skin visible near the arm holes in an unflattering way!
Hi Ella! You’re not the first person to ask this question. I wear strapless bras, but haven’t been all that happy with the ones I have, so I am doing a little experiment where I test some out. I’ll report back soon! x
Adding bows to anything just makes it that much more holiday appropriate <3 🙂 Loving all of these great DIYs!
XO, Elizabeth
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Totally!