How to Turn A Ladies Black Jacket Into A Fashion Statement

A ladies black jacket is a “must have” wardrobe item. It can be used to give any outfit a little flair. You can wear it to dress up your jeans or throw it over a slip dress for a night on the town. It’s time to take out the one you probably have stashed in the back of your closet and turn it into a fashion statement piece.

Here are three ideas to give a ladies black jacket a new look. Whether you want to add a little romance, indulge yourself in luxury or go vintage there are easy methods to change the style of this essential garment. Once you know how versatile it can be you’ll never toss it aside again!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ladies Black Jacket
• Needle And Black Thread
• Buttons
• Lace
• Faux Fur Fabric Strips

1. Corsets and jackets go hand-in-hand, especially when it’s a black jacket. You can find a gorgeous black lace camisole at a reasonable price to wear under your special blazer. Make it even more stylish by adding a few fabric roses and sequins to it. Then let the top of the camisole peek out under your coat. It's a romantic look.

2. Luxury looks are easy to create if you use faux fur and add it to the collar or cuffs of your jacket. Faux fur is attached to fabric strips that make it easy to sew. Simply measure around the cuffs, cut the strips to size and hand baste them onto the cuffs. If you prefer you could even do the cuffs and then add a black faux fur scarf to your neckline. You'll love the new feel.

3. Vintage jackets are all the fashion rage. You can take your ladies jacket back in time by simply replacing the buttons with elegant ones. Then take some long ivory or black lace and sew it to the inside of the cuffs so that it looks like you are wearing a long sleeve lace blouse. You can enhance your style instantly by simply updating a ladies black jacket. Try it today!

Tips & Warnings

• Have your favorite garment cleaned professionally before altering.
• If you hand baste embellishments it’s easier to remove them later.
• Fit is essential, have a seamstress evaluate the fit of your favorite piece.

[SarahElizabeth]

on 12/9/2009 Yes, a black jacket is essential! I have one that I just can't live without. Thanks for the tips! 5*