# DIY Dotted Menswear Attire This Tutorial Turns an Average Shirt into a Colorful Ensemble By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-05-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menswear-attire References: [studsandbuttonholes](http://www.studsandbuttonholes.com/2013/04/made-damien-hirst.html) DIY fashion activities are not just limited to the female market, and these cleverly designed [menswear attire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-touch-by-bugatchi) will surely encourage the male demographic to start adding arts and crafts to their list of hobbies. This DIY activity allows males to turn their otherwise ordinary white-collared shirts into fashionably stylish apparel with the simple addition of [vibrant colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy). The given tutorial demonstrates how you can revamp an ordinary ensemble with the addition of evenly spaced-out [dotted buttons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beau-mccall), giving the shirt a much younger and hipper appeal. Featured on the blog 'Studs and Buttonholes,' this DIY project is a great way for individuals to add their own personalized touches to their wardrobe, and this creative dotted technique is sure to make you stand out from the crowd with its unique and vibrant design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Fashion:** Opportunity to tap into the growing trend of DIY fashion for both men and women. - **Personalized Apparel:** Growing demand for customizable clothing presents an opportunity to offer personalized and unique designs. - **Crafting for Men:** Rising interest in arts and crafts among men creates a market for DIY projects tailored specifically to them. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the DIY fashion trend by offering DIY kits and customization services. - **E-commerce:** Online retailers can cater to the demand for personalized apparel by providing customization options and tools on their platforms. - **Crafting Supplies:** Companies producing arts and crafts supplies can target the growing market of men interested in DIY projects by developing new products and tutorials specifically designed for them. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Palm Beach-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-stuff.md) - [Worldly Paint Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-collection-for-men.md) - [Summer-Ready Crochet Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-open-knit.md) - [Monster-Adorned Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-collections.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Adaptive Button-Down Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooks-brothers-x-magnaready.md) - [Humorous Menswear Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse.md) - [Inaugural Men-Focused Wedding Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perry-ellis1.md)