I’m not exactly a fan of the pretentious silliness of the “wellness lifestyle” site Goop nor am I at all enamoured by its creator however I did think this sweater was cute and something similar could easily be thrifted and refashioned for this preloved Valentine’s Day outfit post so that’s exactly what I did:
Check out my easy DIY elbow patches tutorial + the rest of the preloved outfit info behind my #ThriftyThursday Copycat: Gwyneth Paltrow on V-Day + let me know who you’d like me to copycat next too!
Sweater (thrifted & refashioned) $1 – Jeans (had for years) $0
Total outfit cost: $1 (her sweater cost $515 – akk!)
Grab all of my V-Day upcycles here and check out how to add elbow patches to any sleeves you desire below:
Step 1: Grab your top, 2 elbow patches chopped from non-fraying fabric (felt works fab!) & hand sewing gear.
Step 2: Hand stitch the patches over the elbow area on the back of each sleeve.
Quick tip: For easy sewing, pop a tall glass or jar inside the sleeve to keep the front & back fabric layers separated and your stitches a snap to sew!
Step 3: Enjoy your adorable new elbow patches!
Find your perfect fit while thrifting without hitting the change room with this easy tip:
(this doesn’t work with every style of trousers or waistband so I also know my measurements & carry a tailor’s measure in my bag but it absolutely helps in a pinch when you can’t try on due to lack of change rooms, space or time)
Enjoy all of my thrifty celeb copycat looks here and join my Refashionista Revolution right over here!
