WIW: White Moto Vest (Future Dye Project?)

This is the outfit I wore today (a little end of day wrinkly). This white top is really sheer so I wore a dark cami under to prevent "grinning". Wondering if that makes the top look "dirty"??? Also, as this vest is a bit shorter I picked a white top for layering to keep the contrast low for lengthening. Feedback and suggestions welcome.

I just got this vest and love the cut/fit. In fact I bought 2 (end of season clearance), and I'm thinking about dyeing one a different color (a la Rae). Do I dare? What color? I am not a DIY-er so it scares me a little. We also have a front loader; can I even dye something in it?

The beaded top is Calvin Klein Jeans, DKNY Jeans vest, Levi's 512 bermudas, Ecco skimmers, Michael Kors watch, Coach bag and mother of pearl circle earrings.

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12 years ago

Aida

Veteran

I think it depends on what you're going for with the top; the black does look muddled, a white would look very crisp, and nude would keep it sheer looking. Options, options I am not sure about dying, hopefully others can chime in on that. Is there a color you've been really wanting to try out but haven't bought? That could be a fun candidate for dying!

EDIT: Forgot to say this is a cute outfit! I really like the metallic shoes with this.

DressLover

I like the white, but dying it would be a lot of fun!

Anonymous

Cute! love the outfit; I wouldn't dye the vest unless you really dislike white. I think it looks so fresh and modern. Awesome bag and I have my eye on those Ecco skimmers!

cobaltblue

Cute! I really like the watch. Maybe a white camisole instead of black?

rae

(website)

Ooh, i like it! Did you buy two vests in white?

I think a dark, longer top would actually look better. That would preserve a long line from top to bottom, and also create a column of contrast in the middle to bring the eyes inward.

It really is a cool vest!

Lyrebirdgully

Active Member

Hi Kappy! I really love the white top! it looks fine to me over the black- in fact I enjoy the sublety of the softened colour. The top looks especially soft and pretty with those dainty flats, and the bermudas are perfect.
The problem here is that the vest is shorter than the top - and more importantly , it is a stiff moto-style garment that overpowers the delicacy of the top and makes it look wrinkly and structureless, when both are put together. I think you will find that a soft "drapy" jacket that is at least as long as the top will look fine. The vest is just fine BTW, but it would go more easily with garments with clear, strong lines.

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