4.11.10

FULL LEATHER JACKET





knit headband - thrifted / leather vest- self altered / jacket- Mossimo Leather / Oxford - RVCA // Cargos-SL8 / boots - Aldo


I got this amazing (now)vest at a Goodwill last year and immediately knew it had some major potential. It was originally a big, boxy jacket (with a plush interior!) so i decided to cut it down and take it in. My first move was removing the sleeves. I tried wearing it around last winter like this but it was still way too boxy. A second shot at adjustment had to take place.

This time i took in the shoulders, the waist, and removed the front pockets (which created excess bulk in the front . . . the lower half is still a bit bulky when zipped but I don't care). My sewing machine almost ate it (as in died) a number of times with this project. My favorite way to wear it is with my leather jacket underneath. Insanely warm.

7 Comments:

Blogger STOP IT RIGHT NOW said...

well done! it looks great on you, esp with the jacket underneath. i always want to try this look but i feel suffocated even with just a leather jacket on.

November 4, 2010 at 12:48 PM  
Blogger bravegrrl said...

the vest is crazy cool, great job!

November 4, 2010 at 3:12 PM  
Blogger DREAMY said...

yeah great job! i dig it. and your new layout is great - the header totally suits you.

November 4, 2010 at 5:52 PM  
Blogger Clara said...

This looks amazing! Such a good find and a brilliant job on the altering.

November 4, 2010 at 8:09 PM  
Anonymous Greg said...

I hardly ever leave comments on blogs.. but that jacket looks SO GOOD.

I'm a boy and REALLY want to wear that whole look

November 4, 2010 at 9:04 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

love the transformation here and your outfit posts have never been better. love this blog...:)

November 4, 2010 at 11:22 PM  
Anonymous Anne said...

Molly that Jacket is genious...great job and imagination!

Greetings from London!

Anne x

November 5, 2010 at 5:26 AM  

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