Can't afford the latest It bag? Take a leaf out of Dick Whittington's bookPhotograph: Benoit Tessier/ReutersGet bathmat, wear bathmat, flyPhotograph: Christophe Ena/APKnot together some bin bags to recreate this dressPhotograph: Christophe Ena/AP
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, thoughPhotograph: Christophe Ena/APOh good, chaps are back. Cut some leather trousers up and reassemble with a few belts. Voila!Photograph: Christophe Ena/APBelts can also be teamed with socks to imitate these sandalsPhotograph: Christophe Ena/APLooking for that flamenco look? Dye granny's doilies and attach to an LBDPhotograph: Christophe Ena/APWrap any outfit in a layer of gauze for instant fashion pointsPhotograph: Benoit Tessier/ReutersRaid the dressing-up box for some wacky specs and team with black lipstickPhotograph: Christophe Ena/APStripy bedsheets are especially effective if you can persuade a friend to join in the funPhotograph: Pierre Verdy/AFPWear a hairnet. Job donePhotograph: Christophe Ena/APWe draw the line at DIY underwear. If you need some new pants, just buy themPhotograph: Pierre Verdy/AFP
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