Chambray shirt idea. Restyle.

Laura

Hi YLF ladies,
I just saw this post on IG. And I have an old denim /chambray I took from my hubby which was in the donate pile till I saw this!
I think it's kinda cute along the lines of ripped jeans which I love but would never wear with this!
Anyway, I thought of cutting off its cuffs and sprinkling paint drops on it like the one on IG.
Please be honest ladies! Too casual, too ragged or cute and easy to rock the torn denim trend.
Xxo
Laura

http://instagram.com/p/vyZiZgPnEP/

9 years ago

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Janet

(website)

Veteran

I think you should try it! Heck, it's just getting donated anyway.

Did you see karymk's recent thread about refashioning a chambray shirt? Taking off the chest pockets, etc. I'll have to see if I can find it. That could help complete the effect.

9 years ago

Jeanie

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I like this idea...it's really cute. It looks like they did some tapering on the sleeves to make them fitted at the wrists. The tailoring really makes it look more intentional. Wouldn't hurt to try, right?

9 years ago

Firecracker (Sharan)

Veteran

Nifty idea, and great if you like a little Rough Around The Edges with your style.

9 years ago

Staysfit

Veteran

Last year I made a pair of paint splattered shorts, my DD, who is an artist, took one look at them and burst out laughing. All her clothes have paint on them, even the ones she tries to keep clean. She wondered why I would deliberately want my clothes to look like that. She told me to save money on paint and send everything to her :-). Oh, and yes, I love your idea! Go for it! Oil paint works well, but it's expensive, once it dries, it's hard to wash out.

9 years ago

Deb

Veteran

People will presume you're an artist! Give it a go if you like RATE, nothing lost if you dislike it. Personally, I'm too neat to tackle this idea.

9 years ago

Laura

Active Member

Thank you ladies. Tailoring of the sleeves, that right there puts this idea over my levels. But Jeanie, thanks for noticing this, I will give it a shot anyway as shirt is a goner. My husband raised a fuss when I bagged it in the donations, but since, I don't think he even remember it. This will make the little project more interesting and fun especially seeing his look the first time I wear it.
Since my style is in the midst of changing into more professional looks, I still plan to satisfy my shirt addiction on the weekends. I plan on posting a photo of the shirt before as soon as I can. And Firecracker, you bring up a great point about my style, maybe the shirt ought to be left alone in the vein of the ripped jeans trend. This is why I love this forum. I love talking about style. Thanks ladies!
PS. Janet, I'll look for Karymk's post. New at this, so in case, please link it to see. Thank you!

9 years ago

Kristin L

Veteran

I think you should give it a shot! It looks like it would be a fun project and if it doesn't work out like you want, you haven't lost anything. Please post pics so we can see it if you like how it turns out.

9 years ago

Marilyn

Veteran

Could be cute! Different and unique. If the shirt in a goner anyway you have nothing to loose.

9 years ago

rachylou

Veteran

Oh big yes. I hate Jean jackets. Yes, I'm a plebe. But this is pretty and cool.

9 years ago

Laura

Active Member

Here it is ladies. The shirt I am thinking of modifying as per the IG picture above. Or, do I leave it as is? Another idea is to remove its sleeves entirely.
I Like the shirt and want to reuse it.
Please put in your honest ideas and thoughts.

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9 years ago

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