the short trench

Step One: Start with a vintage trench. One with cool flaps and nice epaulets.

Step Two: Rip out the God awful shoulder pads that will probably be in it. Use a seam ripper, not scissors so you can re-stitch later.

Step Three: Figure out where you want it to hit and then get the scissors. Line it up straight on the floor and chop carefully.

Step Four: Once its cut, hang it up on a closet and trim it so its even. At this point you can pin it and hem it properly, or you can be like me and keep it frayed. Every three or four inches I made a small stitch it hold it in place.

Step Five: Voila! It's uneven and a little messy but I like it just fine. Reminds me of the CDG one from the inspiration above.

Add some old shoe buckles, make some epaulets and you've got your utility jacket and cropped trench all in one. Love.