Hi, Yes, We Need Dua Lipa’s Quirky Patched Cargo Pants RN — Here’s How to DIY the Look
While we're not going to turn down "One Kiss" from Dua Lipa, we can confirm that much less is needed in order to fall in "Love Again" with the mega pop star (pft — as if we ever would fall out of love with her!). Our main point of attraction? Her bad*** style that pushes us to experiment with our own wardrobe. And Dua's done it again with her latest ensemble.
The latest photo quad the pop star posted to the 'gram centered around her adventures outside a seemingly abandoned (yet kinda vibey) building, where she showed off her full 'fit for fans.
Chillin' in front of the moody painted structure, Dua peeks out from underneath a brown High Kick Pal Hat from Palace Skateboards, a brand we've seen her in before. Layering a keyhole cinched white tank with a red tank featuring a gold, off-the-shoulder chain, Dua's top half makes way for a far more chaotic bottom.
The star of this quirky look is obvs the *stunning* pair of brown cargo denim that is littered with patches of square patterned and textured fabrics, alongside some distressing details. And of course, we can't forget the gold hoops that add bling to the fly of the pant, making them the coolest closure we've seen on denim to date.
Possibly vintage, probably designer, and most definitely expensive — these pants are the ultimate alternative to cut-off shorts (think cool bonfire nights and moonlit beach walks) and will work perfectly as a summer-to-fall transition piece. But the question stands: how can you get this look without breaking the bank?
Well, I've got good news for you. With just a little bit of sewing or ironing skills, you too can make pants like Lipa's! For this 'lil DIY moment, you'll need a good pair of brown cargo pants, iron-on or sew-on fabric patches (feel free to head to your local craft store to find a mix of patterns and textures!), needle and thread or a clothes iron, scissors, and a couple of gold o-rings.
Before sewing on the patches, feel free to go in with scissors and create the shape and distressing you desire with the cloth. If your patches follow the iron-on method, simply follow the directions on the back of the cloth patches to adhere the squares to the pants. For sewing, here's a quick tutorial on a simple stitch that will give you the same look as the patches on Dua's trousers:
After you've secured the patches to the pants, it's time to add in a touch of shine. Take your scissors and make a small cut where you want the hoop to be. Then, open the o-ring hoop and thread the metal through the hole. Finally, close the o-ring hoop and let the ring hang.
And to make it extra easier to get Dua's pants, here's a shopping list of the items that may be harder to find (you're welcome!):
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