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Friday, November 4, 2011

White shirt makeover

I found this lovely white button down Ann Taylor Loft shirt for $0.99 one day at goodwill. I loved it and it was in good shape.


But I have a bunch of white button down shirts in my closet and I thought I would challenge myself to change the color. It had wonderful black buttons so I thought why not try gray.


When I actually cut off the tags, I realized the shirt HAD NEVER BEEN WORN BEFORE! It still had the magnetic security tag in the shirt! OMG!!!


Maybe it is because I am in saving mode right now but I can not image spending a lot of money on a shirt and never wearing it. I just can't. I usually buy something and pretty much wear it! But then again I just got out of grad school, I have a different mindset.

I chose RIT dye in pearl gray. I had no idea how this was going to turn out b/c it was purple until it was dry.


The end product no hemming or alterations needed. And since it was a blend of fabrics I kind of got a heathered gray. Very happy! Perfect for work!


XOXOXO,
Lauren

4 comments:

  1. Love the results! I've never dyed anything but this make me want to try.

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  2. I too love dying fabric especially as the colour will vary depending on the type of fabric used.

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  3. Neat! I've always wanted to dye something but never got up the courage. Good for you!

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  4. I can relate to the not wearing something I spend money on? Who does that? Anyway... so you know, a lot of clothing co.'s (and others)donate stuff that doesn't sell for a tax write off! It turned out cute!

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