If you like to make your own clothes, your style has something that even the most enthusiastic shoppers can’t compete with—pure originality. Still, it can be hard to come up with new ideas from time to time. If you’re looking to add a bit of edge to your current wardrobe, try spicing things up with spandex. Shaped by your creativity and craftiness, the following garments are sure to turn heads.

3 Spandex Garments to Give Your Wardrobe an Edge

1. Pleather Jacket

While you may have thought of this material as a separate category of faux leather, pleather is a type of spandex with a unique, leathery finish. With plenty of cold weather still to bear, you can rev up your new year in a pleather jacket without the high price tag and moral implications of genuine hide. Go classic with black pleather, or make a bold statement in bright pink, studded with silver embellishments and closures. All you have to do is slip on this outerwear piece over any dress or skirt ensemble to add some serious edginess to your look.

2. Metallic Dress

Looking to ring in the new year with a head-turning cocktail dress? You can’t go wrong with silver or gold spandex. If you can’t choose between colors, opt for solid spandex and one with punched holes—then layer the latticed version over the solid one to get the best of both worlds. In this dress, you’ll hardly need jewelry to shine on a night out!

3. Slinky Crop Top

Since high-waisted skirts and pants are currently on-trend, make the most of this flattering look by making a crop top from slinky spandex. Cut right at the waist, this top will preserve the long-legged illusion of a high waist, while still drawing the eye upward. Slinky spandex comes in solid, patterned, and glittery varieties, so you can experiment unencumbered by design. To pair two types together, make a long sleeve crop top with a solid bodice and sleeves, then choose a patterned slinky for the collar and cuffs.

If you’re looking for the widest spandex selection in New York City, turn to Spandex House. Set in the Garment District, this is a one-stop shop for aspiring fashion designers and sewing hobbyists alike. To browse their metallic, slinky, and pleather spandex options, visit the website. You can also call them at (212) 354-6711 to inquire about a specific item.