by Cheryl Woodruff-Brooks

The embellished collar is one of the most versatile trends this season! It can be a very inexpensive way to dress up an outfit for a special occasion, while showing off your unique style. Try one of these options:

*Take an old shirt and cut the collar off. Use post earrings that you no longer wear or have lost one to decorate the collar. Hand sew a clasp on the back of it to snap around your neck.
*Visit a fabric store and purchase an embellished collar kit. Most of them do not require any sewing.
*Shop at a retail store for an embellished collar shirt that is ready to wear.