# Chic DIY Christmas Wear Make Your Own Festive Party Wear with This Fashionable DIY By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2013-11-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-wear References: [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-beaded-button-down-shirt/) If you can't for the life of you find that perfect outfit for Christmas dinner this festive fashion forward Christmas wear, DIY is sure to be a quick fix to that pesky problem. This beautiful beaded button down shirt just screams festivity as well undeniable style. Using any old button down you want to recreate into a beautiful Christmas wear piece, a mix of any kind of beads your heart desires (make sure they're colorful!) and some needle and thread is all you need to turn that boring old shirt into wearable Christmas attire. Definitely perfect for any festive dinner you'll be attending, and the shirt even looks just as good beyond the holidays. Make one for yourself of as a gift to a fashion fabulous friend of yours. Either way, passing up this delightful DIY would be a crime. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Fashion:** Opportunity for companies to provide DIY fashion kits and tutorials for consumers to create their own customized clothing. - **Upcycling:** Opportunity for companies to offer resources and ideas for transforming old clothing into fashionable and festive pieces. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Opportunity for companies to promote the use of sustainable materials and production methods in DIY fashion projects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the DIY fashion trend by offering a wide range of fashion kits and supplies for customers to create their own festive wear. - **Crafting and Hobby:** Craft stores can provide specialized sections and workshops focused on DIY fashion, attracting customers interested in creating their own unique holiday outfits. - **Sewing and Alterations:** Tailors and alteration businesses can diversify their services by offering DIY fashion consultation and support for customers looking to transform their old clothing into festive wear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Understated Festive Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christina-fair-isle-cardigan.md) - [Opulent Holiday Apparel Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunette-the-label-3.md) - [Sparkling Illuminated Festive Wreaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-wreath.md) - [Timeless Holiday Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-apparel-collection.md) - [Embellished Holiday Party Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-party-edit.md) - [Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthytweens.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Wine-Themed Holiday Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matching-holiday-sweater.md)