With the holiday season in full swing, there's most likely an endless number of family gatherings and parties to attend, which is why these DIY party dress ideas are offering up some creative ways to stand out without having to spend a fortune.
Having to purchase new apparel pieces for every social gathering or event can be quite costly, which is why opting to create, customize or adjust a piece of clothing yourself is a fun alternative to buying them from the store. Offering some handy techniques and tutorials on how to make dresses or attach accents to gowns, these DIY party dress ideas will definitely provide some stylish outfit choices for any holiday gathering.
From sequin-encrusted maxi skirts to chic cut-out gowns, these DIY party dress ideas will help make getting ready for an event much easier.
17 DIY Party Dress Ideas
From Upcycled Food Clip Gowns to DIY Ribbon Strapped Dresses:
Tana Makmanee — Dec 22, 2013 — Art & Design
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Duct Tape Prom Dresses
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Borrowed Ex-Boyfriend Couture
The Ira Zvidrina Men's Shirt Dress Recycles Abandoned Apparel
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DIY Dress Cut-Outs
Boat People Boutique's 'Ari's Quick Fix Tutorial Feature Knotted Slits
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Pop Can Prom Dresses
Maura Pozek Pops With Her Cantastic Gown Made Entirely of Recycled Soda Tabs
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The 'a pair & a spare' DIY Sequin Blazer Will Dress Up Any Outfit
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These Duct Tape Dresses Stick it to Simplistic Style
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Mexican Shawl Skirts
Say Goodbye to Black Minis with This 'a pair and spare' Bodycon Skirt
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The Bubble Dress by Zuzana Sisovska Looks Like a Cumulus Cloud
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Sequin-Encrusted Maxi Skirts
Light Up Any Room in This 'a pair and a spare' DIY Fashion
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Homemade High-Waisted Skirts
This 'Rock Mosaic' Tutorial Will Save Cash and Fill Empty Closets
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Retro Party Dress DIYs
The Leyendecker DIY is 20s-Inspired
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DIY Ribbon Strapped Dresses
Add Colorful Ribbons to a Strapless Gown with This Simple DIY Activity
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Incredible DIY Couture
Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Collection 2010 is a Fashionista's Dream
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Studious Graduation Gowns
The Homework Prom Dress is Shockingly Chic
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Upcycled Food Clip Gowns
This Aussie Bride Created Her Quirky Wedding Gown from 10,000 Bread Clips
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Posh Picnic Fashions
This Gingham Tablecloth Dress by 'Melindamilkshake' is Seasonally Stylish
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Arts and Crafty Clothing
Colour-In Dress is a DIY Dream
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