Hot Fashion How-Tos
How To: Tie a skinny necktie in a Half Windsor
In this video we learn how to tie a skinny necktie in a Half Windsor. First, take the wide end over the thin end and then go over and under the loop. From here, take your wide end over the knot and then under and through the hole. Now, adjust your knot up to your neck where it's comfortable. Place your collar down and then you will be finished with the half Windsor knot. This is a very easy way to tie a tie that a guy can do on himself or have someone else do to him. Practice this to get good...
How To: Choose the proper underwear for an hourglass figure
Ever wondered how to choose the proper underwear for an hourglass figure? This video with Gok Wan teaches how to do this. A bodysuit that goes from your shoulder to your thighs will smooth out your midsection and make you look like you have the proper proportions. Break away from black to gain a positive body image about yourself. Also, wear a thick belt that has a lot of embellishments on it to minimize the waist. By just wearing this type of underwear you will be able to see your beautiful ...
How To: Make a your own poofy bubble dress
In this video we learn how to make a your own poufy bubble dress. First, grab a black stretchy shirt and cut the arms off of it. After this, take the fabric that you want to use for the skirt and lay it down, creating little peaks on the top of it. This will give you the volume for the dress, use pins to pin these down. Once you have done this, you will sew the pinned part of the fabric with the shirt that you cut up. Then, take the bottom of the skirt and hem it if you would like and you're ...
How To: Tie a necktie on someone else
In this tutorial, we learn how to tie a necktie on someone else. First, pop the collar and drape the tie around the neck with the wide end on your right. Then, tug the wide end down, so it hangs 12 inches below the narrow end. After this, cross the wide end over the narrow end, and bring it up through the neck loop and down the front. Swing the wide end to the right, pass it under the narrow end, then cross it back over the right. After this, push it up through the neck hole. Now, tuck it thr...
How To: Make a giant bow headband
Sometimes a good looking accessory can be made by using simple things and a little bit of your own ingenuity. This video is a perfect example of the same.
How To: Add fringe to a dress
In this tutorial, we learn how to add fringe to a dress. First, take the dress that you want to add fringe too and hang it up. After this, mark on the dress where you want to add the fringe to it. Once you have marked this up, you will need to grab your scissors and start to cut. Cut up from the bottom to the top of where you marked. Cut in very thin strips, not thick so they move with you when you wear it. After you are finished, wear this with your favorite accessories and you're finished w...
How To: Tie a half Windsor knot
In this video we learn how to tie a half Windsor knot. First, bring the tie around your neck and position the small side by your belt. Next, bring the big side over the little side, then bring it underneath the little side. After this, take the big side through the gap on the right side only. Take the big side back over the top of the little side and bring the big side through the gap once again. During this, make a little hole with your right hand and tuck the big side into this hole. Push t...
How To: Make an off the shoulder t-shirt dress
In this tutorial, we learn how to make an off the shoulder t-shirt dress. You will need: t-shirt, scissors, pins, and needle/thread. First, cut a wide scoop and cut off the bottom hem. Next, cut the sides and turn it inside out. After this, measure your bust, waist, and hips and then mark them on the shirt. Now, trim away the excess fabric according to your markings, then stitch up the sides. Once finished, cut off the sleeves making sure the angles follow the arm holes. Now, stitch those hol...
How To: Select the perfect jacket for your body shape
Not all body shapes are created equal, just as not all jacket cuts are created equal. A trapeze jacket, which flares out at the bottom like a bell, can look phenomenol on your size 0, petite friend, but on your feminien curves it can just make you look pregnant.
How To: Make an oversized bow fashion accessory
In this tutorial, we learn how to make an over-sized fashion bow fashion accessory. First, take your fabric and cut it to the desired size you want the bow to be. Cut this in a square shape at first, then sew the sides of the square. Then, fold this in half and pull in the middle of the square. Cut this in the middle to make a hole. Then, turn this inside out and push out the edges. Put an additional square of fabric around the square in the middle, then shape it out to be a cute bow to wear ...
How To: Tie a necktie into a bow tie
In this tutorial, we learn how to tie a necktie into a bow tie. First, place the tie around the neck so both sides are hanging down. Next, pull the thicker side up and the skinny side down. Then, cross both sides over and flip the large side over so it crosses above. Then, take the large side and flip it in, so it looks like the smaller side. Rill this up to the neck, then bring the other side around and tie it through the middle. Once you do this, pull the smaller side out and you will have ...
How To: Make a DIY halter style bra strap
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a DIY halter style bra strap. First, you will need to cut a long piece of fabric and you will also need some bra hooks. Now, you will take the fabric and fold it in half twice so it's the correct size for a bra strap. Then, you will sew it on all of the sides to create a secure strap. From here, you will place the bra hook onto the strap at the base where you sewed the end. Now, sew this onto the strap and then attach to your bra to wear as a halter!
How To: Make a zipper purse or mini fanny pack for your belt
In this video we learn how to make a zipper purse or mini fanny pack for your belt. First, fold a bandanna in half and cut out a rectangle. Then, cut a rectangle out for the belt loop too. Next, take one of the bigger rectangles and cut it about 1.5 inches from the top. Then, sew these two pieces together using a needle and thread with white thread. After this, pin down the zipper to the back and sew up the sides. Then take the other piece and stitch it to the front side of your other rectang...
How To: Make hip hair accessories
In this video, we learn how to make hip hair accessories. First, you will need some little cut out shapes, flowers, bows, bobby pins, and hair barrettes. Now, grab your bobby pin and heat up a hot glue gun. Put the glue onto the bobby pin, making sure to avoid gluing your fingers. Put it on the side that doesn't open so it's on the back of the pin. Then, quickly glue on whatever you would like to be on the pin. After this, let the pin dry and you can wear it in your hair. This will save you m...
How To: Tie a necktie in a Full Windsor knot
In this video we learn how to tie a necktie in a Full Windsor knot. First, take four inches on the skinny side and bring the long end over it. Then, bring the tie up back underneath and pull it through. Drop this down to the right hand side and then bring the long end back up underneath the other side. Bring the tie across the front of the knot towards your neck and pull it through the back of the tie. Next, bring the tie across the front of the knot and create a cross section. Bring it back ...
How To: Choose the right pair of jeans
In this tutorial, we learn how to choose the right pair of jeans. The high waisted skinny jean only works on a tall and very thin girl. A nice fitted jacket will help proportion your entire body. A boot cut will flare out and the knee and help you appear thinner. If you have extra weight on your legs, avoid stressing that lightens the area. Also, avoid any embroidery, which will add weight to yourself. A straight leg will also look great on girls with girls with more weight on their legs. A h...
How To: Wear men's jeans well as a woman
Girls jeans are tight, and with men's jeans getting tighter it seems almost inevitable that baggy is going to be back soon. In this video you'll learn how to rock a pair of baggy boyfriend jeans well for a sexy, casual, comfortable look.
How To: Find the right swimsuit for you even if you're an extra busty lady
Shopping for a swimsuit is hard enough for anyone, but if you're an extra busty lady, it can be difficult enough. You'll want to make sure that whatever suit you choose gives you enough support and is cut to flatter your figure.
How To: Make Medusa's writhing crown of snakes for Halloween
Despite almost all depictions of the Greek monster, Medusa was once a beautiful woman. But cursed by Athena, she was forced to spend the rest of eternity as an ugly snake woman with a long slitherine tail and writing snake crown. Oh, and any many that she looked at would turn to stone.
How To: Figure out what size men's shirt you need
Men's clothing sizes often incorporate series of numbers to describe just how big the clothing is. If you're having trouble figuring out what size you need, watch this video to learn how to measure your men's shirt size with a tape measurer.
How To: Snag great quality finds at a thrift store with tips
If you think thrifting just involves hitting up your local Salvation Army and picking up a few pieces of secondhand clothing plus a cute little old-looking vase for your dining room table then you've got some learning to do.
How To: Make an old hoodie into a laptop bag with no sewing
Isn't it weird that only 30 years ago hoodies were not very popular? Since then the hoodless sweatshirt has all but disappeared, and most people have more hoodies than they know what to do with. Watch this video to learn how to turn one into a cute laptop bag with no sewing or modification of the sweatshirt required!
How To: Rock a man's blazer in a sexy look
Many women invest substantial time and money in acquiring and styling very feminine elaborate clothing to try and attract men. For most men, the women look even sexier wearing their blazer and collared shirt after a night's festivities. Watch this video to learn how to rock a man's blazer as part of several sexy, sophisticated, feminine looks.
How To: Make a colorful tutu
In this video, we learn how to make a colorful tutu. First, you will need to grab all the colors of fabric that you want to use on your tutu. Then, roll up the fabric of each color carefully, then cut it out to the length you have measured for your subject. After this, cut out one more smaller section of fabric from each piece until you have done this with all of the colors. Now, using a piece of ribbon as the waistband, tie each piece of colored fabric onto it, alternating colors each time. ...
How To: Make embellished tights
In this tutorial, we learn how to make embellished tights. First, you will need to grab some beads and jewels and then grab your choice of tights. Make sure you have some tights that have texture on them, so when you sew them you don't break the surface and ruin them. Now, take your needle and thread and place it into the bead, then start to sew it into the tights. You can make different designs or just put the beads all over. You can also use small jewels to make it sparkly. Tie off each sec...
How To: Tie a scarf from Lucky Magazine
In this tutorial, we learn how to tie a scarf from Lucky Magazine. The first way to fold a square is to fold it into a triangle, then fold it down until you are left with the bottom. Put it around your neck, then knot it and tuck the knot into the neck area. The second way to tie a scarf is to take a long one and place it behind the neck. Then, wrap it all the way around and tie it in the back. Now your neck will be completely covered with no chance of chills. These are both great ways to tie...
How To: Make a tutu
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a tutu. First, you will need to grab a rotary color and some tulle, along with an elastic band for the waist. Now, measure out the tulle for how long you want your tutu to be. Now, cut out the measurements you have made. Gather up the tulle together in different colors, and then grab the elastic. Tie the top of the fabric onto the elastic, then secure it. Once finished going all the way around the elastic, tie the waistband and then you will be ready to ...
How To: Make a zipper belt
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a zipper belt. First, you will need to take three long zippers and then heat up a glue gun. Apply some glue to the middle zipper, then put the other zipper's side on the side where the glue is. Do this for the other side and wait for them to completely dry and cool off. After this, grab a square piece of fabric and glue the top of the zipper onto this. Press it down and wait for it to dry, then apply Velcro to the bottom and it will stick when you wear it!
How To: Destroy jeans to look like Hollister's
In this video, we learn how to destroy jeans to look like Hollister's. First, you will need to take your jeans, a nail file, and scissors. After you have these, use your files to rub onto the jeans where you want your hole to be at. Go from side to side to create a lighter look than is on the rest of the jeans. After you start grating through the jeans, there should be a small hole forming. Pull at the strings as you see them, then stick your finger inside the hole to make it the size you wan...
How To: Tie a bowtie left-handed
In this tutorial, we learn how to tie a bowtie left- handed. First, put the tie around your neck and adjust the two tails. The right should hang 1" lower than the left. Then, cross the longer over the shorter and push up over and through to make a simple knot. Form a bow with the back bow using your thumbs and fingers. Next, take the front tail and pull it behind the just-made bow to create the center of the full bow. Then, push the new one right through the knot in the opposite direction. Th...
How To: Make a toga in two minutes
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a toga in two minutes. First, pick out the fabric that you want, you will need around 6 yards. Next, get in a stance with your legs apart so you have leg room to move after you wrap it around. Then, wrap the fabric around your waist, tucking it into your back pocket to avoid using a safety pin. Next, start wrapping the rest of the fabric around your entire body until you reach the top around your chest. Don't wrap up to your neck. Then, throw the rest of...
How To: Make a toga in less than five minutes
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a toga in less than five minutes. First, you will need 6 yards of fabric and about 4 safety pins. Once you have these, you will be able to make your toga. Wrap the fabric around your body tightly, then take a safety pin and pin it to your shirt that you're wearing so you know where to sew it at. After this, bring the last portion of the cloth up and around your shoulder. Once you have done this, you will have a cute toga! You can take this off and sew it...
How To: Distress and cut up jeans to destroy them
In this tutorial, we learn how to distress and cut up jeans to destroy them. First, you will grab an old pair of pants that you want to have a distressed look on. First, you will need to take some sand paper and rub it on the front of the jeans in the thigh area. After you do this to your liking, you will take your scissors and cut a small hole going down the legs. Use your hands to make the holes larger, then leave the frays at the end for a more distressed look. When finished, wash them off...
How To: Make a Max from Where the Wild Things are costume
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a Max from Where the Wild Things Are. First, you will make the ears and the tail for the costume. Use felt for the ears and a furry type of fabric for the tail and the body. Cut out all of the different materials, then sew them onto a large off white colored hoodie. Once you have finished sewing these on, put the hoodie onto your body to make sure everything is secure in place. After this, put on shorts and sew the tail to those, then you will be able to...
How To: Distress and crop a jean jacket
In this video, we learn how to distress and crop a jean jacket. First, grab your jean jacket and decide where you want it to be cropped at. You can determine this by putting it on and then marking it at the spot you want to cut it. Measure it a couple of inches from where you want it at, then fold the end inside and sew it closed so it's the correct length. To distress this, you can just leave the ends frayed and not sew them so they are straight. You can also cut off the arms of the jacket t...
How To: Tie a silk scarf
In this tutorial, we learn how to tie a silk scarf. The first way to do this is to place the scarf on you with the sides facing down, then push both back and let drape on the shoulders. The next way is to let the sides drape down, then tie them together in the center of your body to wear with a large coat. Another way to tie this is to fold it into a rectangle, then wrap it around the neck and place one half into the other, then pull up to the neck. Any of these ways will look great and can g...
How To: Make a tutu for Halloween
In this video, we learn how to make a tutu for Halloween. First, take your pink fabric and lay it out flat. Next, use your scissors to cut down a folded edge on the top of the fabric. Now you will have two pieces. Next you will roll the fabric down until you reach the end, then you will cut strips out of the fabric. Now, take your elastic piece and tie the strips of fabric onto it. You can use any colors you would like to make this. You can use pinks, oranges, blacks, whites, and any other co...
How To: Easily make a tutu
In this video, we learn how to easily make a tutu. First, you will need to gather all your materials, then cut the length of the ribbon or elastic you need. Then, grab your materials and cut out strips of it to place onto the elastic. After this, tie the tulle onto the elastic going from color to color as you continue. Once you reach the end of the skirt, you will have a cute tutu that is ready to wear. Making this yourself can save you a lot of money, and it can make several rather than just...
How To: Make the perfect hole for your destroyed denim
In this tutorial, we learn how to make the perfect hole for your destroyed denim. First, you will need to grab a pair of sharp scissors. Make small horizontal cuts around 1 cm apart. Once you have made as many cuts as you want, you will use tweezers to pull out the fray that is on the bottom of the cuts in the jeans. To create nicks and grindings, use a Dremmel tool on the jeans. This will help you sand down the area of the jeans you want the hole to be and create a distressed look. When fini...
How To: Make a lariat necklace
In this video, we learn how to make a lariat necklace. First, cut your wire so it's 20" long. Then, make a loop at one of the ends and attach a small chain to it. After this, put on the crimp bead and make a loop through the bead. Once finished, take your pliers and clamp it down. Now attach your chosen beads to the wire until you reach the end where the chain is. After this, cut out three pieces of wire and attach them together in a slight v shape. After this, apply beads to them, then tie t...