https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:23:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress#post-646148 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:56:20 +0000 rae 646148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you sew? If the tie dye sounds too risky, you could try draping/pleating the skirt of the dress so that it is more of a coocoon/bubble/pencil/sheath shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress#post-646138 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:41:09 +0000 san 646138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with KikiG that bleach can actually eat holes in the fabric. I also think that if you are having troubles with the shape of the dress that may be the root of why you don't want to wear it. Would you want to show a pic of you wearing it so you could get feedback here? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress#post-645793 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:46:43 +0000 anne 645793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I have always loved that dress whenever I have seen it on Already Pretty.</p> <p>I can't top the advice you have been given but would tend towards accessorizing rather than bleaching. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress#post-645781 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:29:49 +0000 cjh 645781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this bracelet</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/101678577/carmel-and-pink-bracelet?ref=sr_gallery_36&#038;ga_search_query=pink+bracelet&#038;ga_view_type=gallery&#038;ga_ship_to=ZZ&#038;ga_min=0&#038;ga_max=0&#038;ga_search_type=all" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/listing/10.....h_type=all</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress#post-645779 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:27:14 +0000 cjh 645779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kiki's idea of a cami under sounds great. Pick one of those pretty rose or plum colors you like best.</p> <p>How about an obi style belt? You could make your own like this.<br /> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/100805811/looby-lou-obi-belt-dewberry-bloom?utm_source=googleproduct&#038;utm_medium=syndication&#038;utm_campaign=GPS" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/listing/10.....mpaign=GPS</a></p> <p>Then add colorful bracelets - don't be afraid to go with another color, like bright green or salmon/peach. Gladiator sandals would top off the boho feel. Make it summery and casual.</p> <p>Try on the dress with some different stuff you already own that you think DOESN'T go and see what happens. Don't forget to post photos! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress#post-645744 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:43:46 +0000 KikiG 645744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would layer a bright cami under it, and unbutton some buttons so it would show, and add some coordinating mixed up bracelets. Bleach scares me. It doesn't just take color out, it can actually destroy the fibers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress#post-645743 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:41:53 +0000 Mander 645743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a short-sleeved black cotton shirt dress that I wear a lot in summer with "southwestern" accessories: big turquoise and silver earrings, a big silver bangle, sandals, jean jacket, etc. If I were brave enough I'd try it with cowboy boots too, but I still feel a bit silly in them.</p> <p>If your issue is with the shape, then I'm not sure that changing the color will help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress#post-645710 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:56:06 +0000 Asingh 645710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Add a floral scarf around the neck, or around the waist as a belt to add a pop of colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress#post-645658 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:56:57 +0000 Traci 645658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae's 2nd picture is what I was envisioning with the bleach tie dye.</p> <p>Maybe embroidery would be less risky and more fixable if it fails.</p> <p>I know that in theory it should be a wonderful canvas for styling, but I haven't been able to style it yet in a way that felt like me. It always feels like a bit of a costume. The shape is rather different, because I can't usually wear a full skirt, and it has this wonderful sharp collar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress#post-645656 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:37:04 +0000 harmonica 645656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i love that dress and i actually want one in that style as well. I can see your pristine concerns. I'm not very good at DIY so bleeching seems a bit scary to me, but if you can afford the risk of a messed up dress, I'd go for it because you could turrn it into a really cool item. the safest way is of course to work with accessories like scarf, necklaces, bracelets, bags, belts and shoes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress#post-645642 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:56:30 +0000 Jjsloane 645642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Personally I'd try styling it using the formula Angie posted last week in the solid black. It's not earthy, but still could work<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/06/12/earthy-casual-dress-hat-and-bag/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2012/06/.....t-and-bag/</a><br /> If you really think you'd not wear it and are willing to take the chance some of the suggestions here would work. I seem to recall using a spray bottle with bleach for some interesting effects, but youhave to watch the drip patterns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress#post-645553 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 04:00:14 +0000 Nadya 645553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about adding some ribbon trim? You could go arty with black ribbon trim couched into swirls, rosettes or random squiggles - an example:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-rosette-mixed-media-dress/3265099?origin=keywordsearch&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ad.....sultback=0</a></p> <p>Or you could go more southwestern with rickrack, and pair with boots and a macramé or concho belt:<br /> <a href="http://www.my-west.com/products/2011/7/23/if-a-gal-can-swagger-this-is-the-dress-for-it.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.my-west.com/product.....or-it.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress#post-645530 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 03:24:58 +0000 rae 645530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like the idea of bleaching it! You can reverse tie dye first, the texture created might be enough excitement for you without adding extra color... </p> <p>If you stop and evaluate and want to do more, then add color. </p> <p>If you still don't like it, you can remove all the color and start over! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress#post-645510 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 02:29:59 +0000 Anonymous 645510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you don't care about taking a chance with the DIY dying then I would use color remover first then dye a differenct color.</p> <p>You could change all the buttons to a cool boho type button - something that really stands out. You could then add some leather type trim along the collar, neck line, cuffs, and/or down the front. Really bright flowery embrodered trim would could work too (instead). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress#post-645504 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 02:15:02 +0000 Sveta 645504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would not mess with the bleach...<br /> Black dress is a wonderful canvass to add pattern or bright colors too. How about adding a fun scarf and bright shoes? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress#post-645417 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:41:15 +0000 Kristin L 645417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd be hesitant about doing the diy with bleach. that can end up messy very quickly. </p> <p>Like Vicki suggested, what about adding accessories to give it a boho feel? Maybe through a fun top over it or add some sandals with straps that wrap up the leg (sorry, I can't remember the name for those). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress#post-645396 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:20:27 +0000 Vicki 645396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a really cute shirtdress and I'm not a DIY type of person, but have you thought about adding accessories, as in brown here, with yours? I recall Angie having a black dress and adding some really fabulous embroidered boots to the mix.</p> <p>ETA: Here's the photo of Angie I was thinking of, but I can't find the original link. Hope it helps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-ideas-for-a-black-shirt-dress#post-645344 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:24:35 +0000 Traci 645344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a simple, cotton poplin black shirt dress that I enjoy, but it just lacks something to be my style. I don't wear much solid black. I've had it for around a year and have only worn it 3 times at most because it's just a bit too pristine for me. Any ideas for a diy? I was considering tie dying with bleach and then adding colors to it. I have a feeling I'd most likely ruin the dress if I don't follow some sort of a prescribed plan that has worked for someone else in the past. Any cool diy ideas out there that you've seen for black cotton? I want it to be a little less ladylike and a little more boho.</p> <p>I think it may be this exact dress, only in black. </p>