Wardrobe Reinvention: Day to DIY Halloween
I stopped by H&M this weekend and picked up a super comfortable men’s flannel shirt. In an effort to glam it up and avoid looking too butch, I wore it with my favorite dark skinny jeans, a slinky white tee (half tucked in), and mary jane pumps.
Wearing:
- Flannel shirt: H&M Men
- Tee: AA (a new find, the Sexuali Tee)
- Jeans: Forever 21 (shocked by how much I LOVE these jeans)
- Pumps: Steven
After getting dressed, a fun DIY Halloween costume idea came to mind…Paul Bunyan! Given the state of the economy and how we’re all looking for ways to save money, why not get crafty with our Halloween attire? Here are a couple different Paul Bunyan inspired outfit combos I put together based on what I had in my closet. The only things missing are a plastic axe, suspenders and Babe the big blue ox (my dog Bella is playing the part below).
The first look would be a great for work (something my coworkers might see next Friday) or for anyone looking to stay covered up and warm.
Wearing (items not listed in first look):
- Boots: Dr. Martens
- Hat: Gap
- Dog: Bella, one of my cutie chihuahuas!
For option two, swap out the jeans for cut-off denim shorts and fishnet tights. This would be perfect for your late-night Halloween parties, though it’s still pretty modest compared to a lot of costumes.
Wearing (items not listed in first look):
- Socks: Target
- Fishnets: Nordstrom
- Shorts: Siwy
- Belt: Fossil
What are you dressing up as for Halloween this year?
Great minds think alike!! I wore almost the exact same outfit yesterday (right down to my men’s Hanes V-neck that I love)except I w/with some fabulous black boots.
haha! i always feel like paul bunyan in flanels! doesn’t matter what else i have going on…either that or a lesbian… sory, i lived in san francisco for 10 years.
both are darling costumes, all you need now is an axe!
Love your today´s look! I need to go to H&M NOW…
Previous comment I maked a mistake with my blog. This is mine: http://missurbanita.blogspot.com
Sorry. Kisses
hey, i wanted to email a question but this is easier.:p i wanted to order something online at Urban. I was wondering: what size do u wear from them? i’m about your size (i think) and since i need to pay alot of shipping & handeling i really dont want to get the wrong size. thanks.:)
Ali – Yes, great minds! Wearing it with the boots sounds hot!
Jennine – Haha… I want to go to SF! I can’t believe I’ve never been. I hear it’s similar to Seattle.
Miss Urbanita – Go to H&M and be sure to check out the guy stuff!
Glam – I usually wear an XS or S in tops/dresses and a 25/26 in jeans. For Urban Outfitters, it depends on the brand, but in general everything fits pretty true to size. Lux tops and dresses run a little big, so I’d recommend an XS if you are on the fence. Hope that helps!
I just love that flannel shirt! Comfort is in!
wow u certainly rock this look well!!
Makes me wanna get some fishnets now!! xoxo