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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

Designer DIY

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Can't afford the latest It bag? Take a leaf out of Dick Whittington's book Photograph: Benoit Tessier/Reuters
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Get bathmat, wear bathmat, fly Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP
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Knot together some bin bags to recreate this dress Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP
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Tie an old sarong round your shoulders to give it a whole new lease of life. There's no cheat's way to get those abs, though Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP
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Oh good, chaps are back. Cut some leather trousers up and reassemble with a few belts. Voila! Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP
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Belts can also be teamed with socks to imitate these sandals Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP
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Looking for that flamenco look? Dye granny's doilies and attach to an LBD Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP
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Wrap any outfit in a layer of gauze for instant fashion points Photograph: Benoit Tessier/Reuters
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Raid the dressing-up box for some wacky specs and team with black lipstick Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP
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Stripy bedsheets are especially effective if you can persuade a friend to join in the fun Photograph: Pierre Verdy/AFP
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Wear a hairnet. Job done Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP
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We draw the line at DIY underwear. If you need some new pants, just buy them Photograph: Pierre Verdy/AFP
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