Chloée Ohayon-Crosby
Costume Designer & Wardrobe Specialist
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Co-authored Articles (51)
How to
Fix a Separated Zipper
It's frustrating when zippers break suddenly, such as when their teeth separate and the zipper slider won't open and close them anymore. This can be embarrassing if it's on your pants zipper or if it's on a backpack and ...
How to
Tie a Tie
Have you graduated beyond the clip-on tie? Beginning with these helpful instructions, a sharp-looking tie, a mirror, and some patience, you can become an expert in tying your own fashionable knot. You have several option...
How to Measure Your Waist For Pants & Find the Perfect Fit
Learn to measure your waist and choose the right pant size onlineThere’s nothing better than finding pants that are flattering and comfortable, but choosing a well-fitting pair can be tricky. Sizes vary based on the br...
How to
Wrap a Toga
Once the tuxedo of the Ancient Romans, the toga is now a favorite costume at many events, including fraternity, sorority or Halloween parties. It’s also a great option for last-minute costume planners, because you can ...
How to Tie a Full Windsor Tie: 8 Easy Steps
If you’re putting the finishing touches on a formal outfit, tying your necktie into a Windsor knot will make you look super stylish. A full Windsor, or double Windsor, has a large triangular knot that’s the perfect a...
How to
Take the Stretch Out of an Elastic in Clothing
If you have a piece of clothing that just doesn’t seem to be fitting right because of the tight elastic, you can make some quick adjustments to better them for you. Luckily, you can make these adjustments without the u...
How to
Measure for a Suit
If you want to be well-dressed, nothing looks better than a properly cut suit. Suits should be flattering and sophisticated, giving you a sense of keen professionalism and style. Taking the time to measure yourself for t...
Real vs. Fake Adidas Yeezy Slides: What to Look For
An in-depth guide for easily identifying real and fake Yeezy slidesYeezy slides are almost impossible to secure at retail price. They sell out instantly, ''but'' you can always purchase a pair from resellers (if you kno...
How to
Fix a Broken Zipper
While zippers are mostly reliable, they do break or get stuck sometimes. When this happens, you may be frustrated and fear that you’ll need to replace the entire item itself. However, there are a variety of ways you ca...
How to Make a Simple Toga Out of a Bedsheet
Whip up a quick toga costume with items in your home A toga is essential for anyone attending a college fraternity or sorority party or in need of a last-minute costume for Halloween. While a bed sheet is not the ideal f...
How to
Darn a Hole
Knowing how to darn a hole in a piece of clothing or other fabric is an essential skill. Repairing items rather than buying new ones can save you money and prolong the life of your clothing, blankets, and other items. It...
How to
Tell If Yeezys are Fake
With Kanye West and Adidas regularly releasing new Yeezys each year, people are attempting to profit by creating counterfeit sneakers. To ensure you’re getting the real deal and not wasting money on some fraudulent pai...
How to
Sew Elastic
Elastic is most often used to create waistbands in clothing, but you may also want to sew elastic to create fitted cuffs on a shirt, the top for a dress, or to provide a snug fit in other areas of a garment. Sewing elast...
How to Darn Socks: Choosing Thread, Weaving a Patch & More
Breathe new life into your favorite socks with a fast and simple patch When cold weather comes, it’s time to pull out your favorite coats, scarves, and warm socks. Just one problem—your trustworthy winter socks are g...
How to Be the Hottest Girl in the Room: 24 Powerful Tricks
Enjoy the spotlight, make jaws drop, and steal hearts just by being youWhile being a hot girl might seem like an elusive goal, it's totally achievable. Plus, everyone has their own definition of what's "hot," so there's ...
The Subtle Differences Between Cute and Hot
Picking the right slang term when describing an attractive personHave you ever wondered why some people are called “cute” while other people are called “hot”? While these terms are both complimentary, there are s...
How to
Measure Your Pants
'''Measuring your pants involves finding the length of the waist, inseam, and hips, as well as other fit specifications on occasion.''' When getting the measurements, you should use your favorite pair of pants so that yo...
How to
Design Clothes
Fashion design is an exciting, constantly evolving field. It also takes a lot of work and can be incredibly competitive. If you want to become a successful fashion designer, you have a long road ahead of you, but there a...
How to
Be More Attractive to Men
A lot of people assume that being attractive is all about physical appearance but studies show that your personality is even more important than how you look when it comes to how attractive you are. If you want to be mor...
How to
Make Elf Shoes
Elf shoes look great as Christmas decorations, and are also fun accessories to wear at holiday parties! If you want to try your hand at creating a pair, there are several options you can choose from. You can stitch your ...
