Patches were the huge trend for denim in 1980s. Every piece of denim had to have a patch or three sewn on, from denim jacket to baggy jeans. Well, this fashion is back with a vengeance! It is everywhere and it’s not just for the kids. Adults are definitely in on this trend too! There are plenty of fashionistas walking down Rodeo Drive or around 5th Avenue adorned from head to toe in denim with patches. I could not resist the urge to get with the programm and dress up my sun sensible wardrobe!
DIY Your Denim
With a trend like this one you don’t have to go crazy spending hard earned cash on a new denim look. Denim is a staple, practically every person in the world owns a piece of denim. There was a Shopsmart poll which proved that on average women own 7 pairs of jeans. If that sounds like you then don’t rush out to buy a pair of jeans with patches, make your own! Or if you can’t face sewing patches on your favorite jeans, buy a cheap pair and decorate them – you’ll still save money.
All you need is an ironing board, iron, your chosen pair of jeans and a variety of cute patches that you’ve personally selected. Either buy them online or go to your local haberdashery store where you’ll find plenty to choose from. You can also match your patch to your personality. If you want to be a little out there and bang on trend, choose a word to describe you or a childhood favorite cartoon character. If you’d rather approach the fashion a little more cautiously, a cute floral patch will work beautifully. The possibilities are endless from mixing and matching to choosing one favored theme and sticking to it.
Don’t Limit Your Patch-Work!
Of course, this trend isn’t limited to just jeans. While it started in the Spring of this year with denim, it’s now stretching onto other clothes. Why not choose a different garment and put a few patches on your white shirt or bomber or military jacket? Then you have the fashion easily sewn-up by throwing it over anything you wear at any time of the season. You could add a few patches onto the sleeves, perhaps the pockets or decorate the back! I love this look thrown over a neutral outfit such as with shades of gray and cream. You could also try wearing your re-vamped denim jacket with ripped skinny jeans, a pair of chunky biker boots, big, statement earrings and you’ve got attitude all wrapped up!
So let’s get crafty – literally and embrace this trend but use your creativity to really own it!
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