Hey Cuties,
I’ve been having a fit to do a DIY camo jacket and I’m finally ready to share. I started back it back in May. Yes, you read that correctly; I started six months ago. I’ve been excited about it all this time. I started it in the spring but summer was approaching so it didn’t seem to fit. Not to mention I wanted it “just right” or at least close to the vision I had come up with in my head. I’m finally 100% complete with it and I adore it. Just in time for the fall/winter season. I didn’t even know camo was going to be a popular fall trend. Winning!
If you don’t have a loved one in the military the next best place to look is your local thrift store. Lucky for me I live near a thrift store and a military base, I know they have uniforms in this particular thrift store all the time.
Thrifted Camo Jacket
I found this one in the men’s section, I wanted a women’s size but I couldn’t find one. I’m probably going to add a string to the inside so I can cinch the waist.
DIY Camo jacket materials
My Vision: I wanted to keep this low-key in style. I wanted to use golds and blacks, metals, pearls and buttons and patches. I got the patches from my Mom so they were free ninety-nine. Apparently, she had plans to put them on a navy blazer eons ago. Cute idea, but glad it never happened. I got the buttons from the “button box” I know everyone has one, at least an old-school house does. It is where all random buttons go to die a long and lonely death. When I get a new top, I toss the extra buttons that come with it in said button box. When I find a lost button I also add it into the box. I never replace missing buttons but I do keep them all forever. I took a few of the silver and gold buttons for use. I got the straws of stones and such from Michael’s when they were on sale + my 20% off your total purchase.
Lip Art
Because my branding is always on point I had to incorporate lips into my look. I used the same lip stencil from my DIY Sweatshirt on the back of my camo jacket. I secured my stencils with some comic duct tape that I already owned.
Big Lips, Black Gold
I already had a can of gold spray paint from my Mother’s Day Tea Party so I went for that.
Custom patch because authenticity
I had to have my name on my jacket. When I found a place that does them on Amazon I went guns blazing I love the way my custom patch turned out.
Stoned!
I utilized no technique when you customizing the beading, you just roll with it. I used the above string of beads, I took them apart and randomly sewed on a new bead here and there, I eye balled things but that was about it. I didn’t want to do the entire pocket because the jewels would weigh me down.
Solid gold!
I like the messy kind of style it has to it.
MimiCuteLips it up…
DIY Camo jackets are supposed to reflect your individual style so this is my break down. The perfume and lipstick patches were purchased from Amazon. They are both ironed on, this was my first time with those. The two large patches on the pockets were hand sewn. The Judgey Pop is the iconic symbol for New York Time best seller Luvvie Ajayi. I created the rock and roll lapel pin myself. The microphone lapel pin was purchased from The Roots band.
DIY Camo Jacket
I’m so pleased, with the outcome. When I wear it out in public people ask where they can buy one. SCORE!!!! This is a fun project, take the pressure off and go have fun. Don’t forget, to make it your own.
Love how you made it your own! I am so not crafty so I won’t even attempt this but my daughter is so I may let her create something for herself
Thanks Kita. This is a fun project and very affordable which is the best part.
How cute! You definitely made this a unique piece that represents you. Now let me go get my DIY on and make me one.
Thanks Tia. Have fun, you can’t go wrong.
Very stylish! What a fun and simple project! Rock it, girlfriend.
Thanks Michelle, it is my new favorite jacket to wear.
My 16yr old daughter just saw this post and she decided we will be creating these over the holiday break.
Nice, I love that. Post pictures so I can see.
This looks like fun. I love adding some style to something that I already have and making it new. Thank you for the inspiration
Yes Denise, that is what fashion is all about.
My little one has a camo jacket she got from Justice. She absolutely loves it. There is a drawstring waist, which adds a more feminine look, so go for that addition!
Nice Anitra, that is what I’m going to do to make it a bit cuter.
Camo is such a thing right now! I love how you take an ordinary camo jacket and make it your own. That personalized custom patch is awesome. I wish I had my army jacket from high school. They were all the rage back in the late 70’s.
Thanks Alli, I love when I can put my own spin on things. OMG I so wish my Mom had kept all of her things from the 70’s. I would so wear them now.
I have a friend that would absolutly LOVE this! She loves camo stuff! Great christmas idea! Thank you for this! I was suck on what to get her!
Yay Jeanette, I love that. I’m a sucker for camo myself.
Looks super cute! I love how you added your own flair to it. 🙂
Thanks Nancy, I’m obsessed with branding.
This is cute! But I’d never be able to wear it. Only our paramilitary men are allowed to wear camo here on the island
Oh wow Carlana, that is very interesting. I had no idea.
What a fun way to dress up a camo jacket!! I know my wife would love this for her outfits in the fall.
That wold be super cute for her Bill.
You look super cute with that camo jacket on. I love how it turned out. Very impressive!
Thanks Michele.
What a fun way to personalize a camo jacket. I love the way you added personality and interest to this jacket. It looks really cool now.
Thanks Jenn.
You really made that jacket your own! It is so cool how you added your own style to a basic wardrobe piece.
Thanks Pam, you can use this same concept with anything.
Oh my goodness that looks absolutely amazing – I love what you have done to it! It reminds of thing sI used to do to clothes, I really need to get into it again as its such fun!
Thanks Sarah. You should so get back into it again.
Very well done, you really turned it into a great piece. It is always fun to create unique fashion statements.
Thanks Bella, I love to make things my own.
LOL, too cute, what to make that camo jacket your own. We live near a military base too but have never thought to check the thrift stores for uniforms, great tip!
The thrift stores are a win when looking for camo.
Super cute. I mad at you that you started this project in May. lol I love all the cute personality patches that reflect YOU!
I know right Kirstin, I try to work on the idea soon as it comes to me. lol
This is such a cute idea! I love patch jackets, and fashion with a little military style, too. This would be a fun project for fashonitas, and children!
Yes, this would be a great project for kids as well.
Now, this is too cute! I love the lips on the back of the camo! I never thought about doctoring up one, but now you make we want to go work on one.
Thanks Dee, I try to represent my lips in a variety of ways. Go for it.
I would love to have a camouflage jacket like this. I think I would personalize mind similar to how you did yours. I think it is super cute and stylish!
Great minds think a like Michelle.
You better jazz that cameo up! I actually never owned a cute one like this but now I want to I have ideas now. I already collect pins and patches so this is perfect to display them on!
Go for it girl, this or a jean jacket is perfect.
So it’s about 7am in Starbucks as I am reading this and I literally almost screamed YASSSSS at “Because my branding is always on point” so I just started snapping my fingers instead! lol But honestly, you did that. I love the lips, the gold, the PATCH, the bling, everything! Way to add your own style and some feminine touches Mimi!
CJ you give me life girl, I am cracking up. Thanks girl, I love to create.
I love the idea of adding style to your Camo Jacket. This is awesome how you spiced the camo jacket up by adding a few things. It really looks cute on you. Thanks for sharing the idea.
Thanks Rebecca, it was a lot of fun to make. There are no rules to fashion.
You’ve definitely blinged it up a bit. I love the sparkly lips on the back and the jewels on the pockets.
Thanks Heather.
I plan on doing one this weekend but with a jean jacket. Love how yours turned out
Oh fun Chante, I have a jean jacket but I only have my logo on the back. I should funk it up a bit. I have another that I added spikes to the shoulder.
You are so creative with fashion., I never thought of making a camo jacket very fashionable but you did, kudos to you!
Thanks Rose, it was a lot of fun to do.
Mimi you slayed this jacket, girl. This is very cute and very MimiCuteLips!
Thanks Jonna, it was a lot of fun to do.
This is super cute and came out great. I love how you paired it with the belt to make it your own.
Thanks Gwen, I love having fun with my looks.
This is really cute in a grungy type of way. How creative!
Yes, thanks Lexi.
Awesome Camo Jacket …..Its a huge collection !!!.
I have some collection also
If you wanna see please have a look
Thanks Amy.