Even the simplest of DIY projects are known to take me ages to complete, but I was feeling motivated a few weekends ago and finally tackled my to-do pile, which included hemming two pairs of pants and of course changing the buttons on the cardigan.
While I was pleased with how it came out, when I started searching for similar items to link for this post I discovered that not only does Forever 21 have a perfect dupe of the original cardigan with a slightly higher neckline, but at only $25 it would ring in even less than my DIY. And don't even get me started on the cropped wide leg houndstooth pants I spotted at Zara, now that I finally took the time to hem the pair I got at H&M.
The Rundown
White Cardigan Nordstrom Rack similar
Black Wide Leg Pants Ann Taylor
Mules Charles David via TJMaxx
Bucket Bag "Johnny" Danse Lente
Gold Ball Earrings Kohl's
Gold Rectangle Chain Necklace Etsy
Sunglasses Ray-Ban via TJMaxx
White Cardigan Nordstrom Rack similar
Black Wide Leg Pants Ann Taylor
Mules Charles David via TJMaxx
Bucket Bag "Johnny" Danse Lente
Gold Ball Earrings Kohl's
Gold Rectangle Chain Necklace Etsy
Sunglasses Ray-Ban via TJMaxx
I think it really came out beautifully - although I completely appreciate the frustration of finding out there was a Forever 21 dupe all the along. But I think yours is a labour of love and now has a story attached to it. So take that Forever 21!
ReplyDeleteCourtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines
Such a cute cardi, the pearl buttons look really nice on it! it's always frustrating when we buy something and find something similar elsewhere! :( I have no DIY skills so haven't found something I've made somewhere yet hehe!
ReplyDeleteI think you should still be proud of your cardi, looks so nice worn as a top :)
Hope that your week is going well :) It's very smokey here still but we are lucky and safe from the bushfires.
Away From Blue
Even though you found something similar, props to you for all of the DIY! I think it's so cool that you take on the projects yourself.
ReplyDeleteThis outfit is so cute and so perfect for Fall! I love the pants so much and your purse is so cute!!
ReplyDeleteThe pearl buttons really elevate the style of a basic cardigan!
ReplyDeleteI like a pair of wide leg pants. Your's look super comfy and great.
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Such an effortlessly chic look! Love it dear!
ReplyDeleteJessica | notjessfashion.com
The pearls add such a special touch, and I love your mules!
ReplyDeleteI love that you take the time, and have the skill, to do these kinds of projects, even if the end result is that you find a similar style elsewhere. After all, no one will ever have this exact cardigan except you. (And I can't even begin to count how many similar ones I saw during my weekend shopping adventures in NYC, but not a single one had the pearl buttons I was craving thanks to you ;)). Speaking of which, love that we finally got to meet in person after all these years, such a fun day.
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Cee
What an adorable look!
ReplyDeletexo Logan
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Don't get me started on how long I take to do any DIY...
ReplyDeleteThis outfit looks amazing, the short cardi, ankle pant and combination work beautifully.