If you’re struggling to sew a piece, Krogman says to check secondhand stores such as Plato’s Closet and Goodwill to find items. “Why go through the trouble of creating the whole outfit if you’re not going to do everything? Krogman also encourages the use of makeup, but – as with almost everything else – she advises to practice beforehand. “Don’t underestimate it,” Krogman says.