A week in -what's in my closet- (formerly what I wore) and Elizabeth and James DIY!

A few weeks ago, I was oogling this Elizabeth and James Criss-Cross Tank (retails for $195)

As gorgeous as it is, I just couldn't bring myself to blow $195 on it (also I needed new tires)
Sooo...being the cheap-a** that I am, I decided to do a little DIY; here's what you'll need

1. A cheap oversize tank (got mine at the good ol' forever 21 for $8)
2. Elastic (approx 1.5-2 inches in width), get about 2 yards (depends on your size)
3. Scissors/sewing stuff/pins

Step 1:
Cut out the elastic (you have to measure/approximate how wide your back is)

Step 2- Pin the pieces of elastic together


Step 3- Sew said elastic together (note, I do not own a sewing machine, so I had to do all this by hand)

Step 4- Cut Oversize tank at the top seams (forgot to take a pic)/shoulder seams (let the back half fold forward for now, or you can cut it shorter)

Step 5- Pin finished elastic back to tank (you may wanna try on the tank to see how it fits before sewing it all together)


Step 6-SEW BABY, SEW!

And the finished product (total cost: $12)

Yeah, the back doesn't dip as low, but I kinda like it like this.

Also, here's a backlog of what's in my closet:

(AA V Neck, DIY Bleached and distressed Jeans, Target Boho Cuff, Lace up sandals (though you can't see them here)

(AA Vneck, Thakoon for Target Shorts, Lace Up Sandals, Cara NY Cuff)

(DIY Alexander Wang Sweater, Rich and Skinny Jeans-thanks Ruelala!, Bloch Ballet Flats)

(F21 Oversize Shirt dress, Hose-Target, V.Westwood Pirate Boots (that is a size larger than my foot >_X), House of Harlow Tiger's Eye ring and Necklace)..didn't realize how short this top was until I walked around in it...shoulda worn shorts >_<