Five DIY ways to style yourself for a summer of fun festivals
STAND out from the crowd at music festivals and gigs with some clever crafting.
From Swifties gearing up for Taylor’s shows to families hitting Camp Bestival and everything else in between, kit yourself out for a summer of fun on a budget with some DIY styling . . .
TEE-RIFIC TEES: Transform an old T-shirt into something concert-worthy with a pair of scissors.
Slash the neck, chop off sleeves and you can even cut your own fringed hem by folding the T-shirt in half vertically and snipping 5cm straight lines along the bottom.
HATS OFF: Cowboy hats are an ideal addition to any festival outfit.
Pick up a second-hand Stetson at a charity shop or on Vinted and then head to The Works for a £1 pack of sticky gems.
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You could add a bedazzled lyric or your own name by writing it in pencil first, then adding the gems.
Another option is to paint the hat with PVC glue before shaking glitter over it.
GO GLAM: Have you got an old, forgotten denim jacket lurking in your wardrobe?
Give it a glamorous makeover fit for a concert by adding sequins.
Order a roll of sequin thread for £4.99 at Amazon and stitch it on in any design you want.
Alternatively, sew individual sequins along the pocket, hem and cuffs.
HOT STUFF: Add a pop of personality to your clothes with iron-on patches.
Whether it is a jacket, jeans or even a bag, patches are an easy and affordable way to customise your outfit.
Get a pack of iron-on stars, hearts or letter patches for as little as £1.49 at patchesrus.co.uk.
ADD SPARKLE: Nothing says concert camaraderie like friendship bracelets.
Flying Tiger has sets for £4, which include string, beads and letter beads to spell out lyrics or pop stars’ names.
Or pick up the popular Deluxe kit from B&M.
It is £20, but includes everything you need to make hundreds of bracelets and even four personalised scrunchies.
Get the children involved and make it a family activity during the summer holidays.
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