The DIY Suede Skirt for Spring

As the seasons change, I typically like to upgrade the look of pieces in my wardrobe from previous seasons for re-use. With DIY trends booming this Spring and a little trick, I added cute sequence patches to spruce up this faux suede skirt from October.

| OUTFIT DETAILS |

Kiyonna off-the-shoulder crochet top | Alfani skirt (similar here) | Steve Madden clutch (similar here) | ALDO wedges (old) | Urban Outfitters sunglasses

Conserve the quality of the piece(s) you’re working with by using safety pins in this DIY. That’s right — pin the patches instead of ironing or using fabric glue. I used small gold safety pins, inserting them from the inside of the skirt, poked it through the patch and pinned it inwards. Ta-da! The pins are concealed.

 This simple DIY trick is cool because you’re still creating the illusion of wearing a new trendy piece without commitment while protecting its overall look/quality. As seasons & trends change, this leaves endless ways to style and modernize your look.

Complete your look by including a Spring must-have, like I did with this Kiyonna off-the-shoulder top. It’s a stunning blouse with crochet detailing around the neck that can be worn year-round, even if the off-the-shoulder obsession dies out (let’s hope not). Adjust the sleeves to your liking — lower them to bare your shoulders or keep covered with the sleeves up. To finish off this total 70’s inspired outfit, some oversized round sunglasses & platform wedges were the way to go. How are you girls incorporating past items into your Spring wardrobe? Let me know in the comments below.

XO,

Drea

*Disclaimer: This post was in collaboration with and sponsored by Kiyonna. All opinions stated are my own.*