https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:54:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat/page/2#post-1375350 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 01:49:03 +0000 Sara L. 1375350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, both items look great post dye job. &nbsp;I've considered dying clothing but I've always chickened out. &nbsp;I bought some black dye months ago&nbsp;to over-dye a few&nbsp;black items that have faded and I still haven't done it. &nbsp;Maybe this will inspire me... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat/page/2#post-1375306 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 23:31:41 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1375306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You really picked the perfect color for you. The difference is so striking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat/page/2#post-1375102 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 17:31:45 +0000 rabbit 1375102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>chouette</b> - sorry to hear that the other colors in the shoes&nbsp;didn't work out. &nbsp;Yeah, the coat is a little broad shouldered, I'm usually a true medium but one size down isn't tight at all on me, so sizing down might be the solution. &nbsp;I was curious about even going two sizes down but I think that would be too tight at the neck and there is nowhere I could try it on in my vicinity in a B&amp;M store.</p> <p><b>Jeanie</b> - &nbsp;what I've read about dying is that if the fibers are really damaged (bleach spots or something) the dye won't take quite the same in those areas, but regular stains might be able to be masked, I agree. &nbsp;The only problem I read about with RIT (besides people's experiences with some particular color packets turning out different than they expected)&nbsp;is that for the color to take and fix&nbsp;correctly hot water is important -- so maybe not great for knits that need a cold wash. &nbsp;That's why I went with a cold water dye. &nbsp;Also natural fibers and rayon dye well but you sometimes have to get a different type of dye if you are dying something with a very heavy synthetic percentage.&nbsp;</p> <p>thanks <b>alaskagirl!</b> It is a bit of a pain, but kind of fun as a craft project</p> <p>Thanks <b>Elly </b>- yes the pants before would have worked okay, although especially in the bright sun the light teal color was bugging me. &nbsp;After dying they are darker but maybe not as much as in my photo. &nbsp;Outdoors in the sun they are closer to a mid-tone cool&nbsp;blue with the pattern still sharp. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat/page/2#post-1375023 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 15:21:27 +0000 Elly 1375023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow-- I love both outfits. The skinnies were cool before but I see that it brought the sophistication level up closer to what you preffer. I love to spotted coat on you. Nice combo of silhouettes, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat/page/2#post-1374957 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 14:25:20 +0000 catgirl 1374957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dye job!&nbsp; I should consider this option more.&nbsp; It really made a huge difference here.&nbsp; You have vision! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat/page/2#post-1374843 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 06:17:00 +0000 Jeanie 1374843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Rabbit, how cool! &nbsp;I love the way everything turned out! &nbsp;I have been pondering dyeing a hat and a sweater that are cream but have stains. &nbsp;I am hoping that dyeing a dark color will mask the stains. &nbsp;I will check out the dye you mentioned. &nbsp;I have some Rit in the closet but it sounds like you had some issues with it. &nbsp;Great point about adding texture to pair ink blues. &nbsp;I think I remember that rule in contemporary decorating with neutrals as well. &nbsp;So if you are decorating a bedroom with all cream you want to add texture by adding things like quilts and rough ceramic,&nbsp;etc. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat/page/2#post-1374575 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 23:08:17 +0000 chouette22 1374575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well you know already that I love those shoes and they look fantastic on you. I ended up not getting them from the UK site for the much higher price, and the black and bordeaux just didn't compare to the blue ones you have. I am still searching for the perfect blue shoes! And - I have the same coat at home (just got it yesterday) and believe that I need to size down as well. I ordered the S but it's just a tad big on me (shoulders are sticking out a bit, not good). Your plaid skinnies couldn't be more perfect - wow! You look super FAB! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat/page/2#post-1374551 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 22:44:48 +0000 rabbit 1374551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><b>Suz,</b> yes, I can easily picture this coat on you. &nbsp;I got it during a 40% off sale. &nbsp;I wonder if the Loft near you has one in or could transfer one for you to try? &nbsp;The Loft in Seattle had several, but my local Loft in Portland only had one on a mannequin, but they let me try on that one.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks <b>lisap,</b> yes dying can be a bit of all that. &nbsp;There are places you can send your clothes to have them dyed also, that aren't that expensive, but the ones I was looking at to send some items to&nbsp;use hot water, and I was worried about shrinkage.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Ambergreen</b> - I got the dye at an art supply shop, and they also sold the soda ash that was recommended (I can give you some if you ever want it, I only used a little). &nbsp;The dye was under 4$ so about the same price as the RIT liquid dyes. From what I've read dying in the washer is fine as long as you clean it with bleach and hot water afterwards: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ritstudio.com/techniques/the-basics/washing-machine-top-loader/">https://www.ritstudio.com/tech.....op-loader/</a> I've done black and pastel colors in top loaders before and it's been fine, they were steel inside however.</p> <p></div><div>Thanks <b>shedev<br /></b><br /><b>Cocolion</b>, good to know the coat is working :).</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat/page/2#post-1374395 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 18:13:09 +0000 CocoLion 1374395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoa, beautifully styled outfits here! &nbsp;I would never in a million years think it possible to dye plaid… very inspiring.</p> <p>And love the coat on you in a smaller size, I say keep! &nbsp;It actually looks better on you than the model. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374390 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 18:03:20 +0000 shedev 1374390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great dye job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374382 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 17:42:29 +0000 Suzanne (ambergreen) 1374382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, the results of the dye project--worked out great! And now you have these custom-colored pieces that of course go perfectly together. Procion huh...I'll check it out for dyeing my awful salmon-paté-colored top...</p> <p>I agree, the smaller coat is an even better proportion--good thought on that. It looks quite Mod (one of <i>my</i> favorite styles, anyway). Go Team Plaid, and of course, those shoes are awesome. And great furry bag. You do really well at the ol' GW!</p> <p>Dyeing in the washer, though...is there no risk to the next load or two (or the inside of the washer itself)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374279 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 14:52:08 +0000 Anonymous 1374279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - from me too! &nbsp;I love these pieces on you, and am in love with that coat &nbsp;I have never gone the dyeing route either, as it's always sounded too time consuming and intimidating (never mind messy!) but I can see how it can give you a perfectly individualized and "tailored to you" wardrobe. You look fantastic!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374274 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 14:44:56 +0000 Suz 1374274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW, <b>rabbit</b>, these are amazing outfits. First of all the coat is spectacular on you. Just love it! The moody tones are fantastic on you and it will be incredibly versatile.&nbsp;</p> <p>And the dye job is fantastic! There's a real richness to the overdye and you look fantastic in ink. I also love the addition of the furry bag. So creative and fun.&nbsp;</p> <p>I would love to try that coat myself. It might be too dark on me, but I can see it becoming a workhorse. For anyone who wears a lot of denim and solids underneath (which I tend to do) this could be a real outfit maker. I wish I could try on in person but I suspect that will be difficult. The Loft in Toronto doesn't really carry a whole lot, alas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374262 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 14:33:05 +0000 jackiec 1374262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow Rabbit, this is so awesome! I can't believe you dyed those! Love love love. You are super creative. I'd never have figured that out. I love the shade of blue for the top, and how it muted the pants. So perfect with those fabulous oxfords. Applause </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374259 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 14:30:08 +0000 rabbit 1374259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Missey, Debbie, Elizabeth, deb,&nbsp;Neel, shevia, kiwigal, thimbleina, &nbsp;Uggbootdiva, Deborah, dianthus&nbsp;</b>and<b> texstyle</b>&nbsp;!</p> <p><b>bj1111 -</b> &nbsp;yeah, even with a small on the coat rather than a medium&nbsp;I can still fit lightweight sweaters underneath, and it's a little better fit (actually it looks a little more fitted in the waist&nbsp;in the mirror than in the photos).</p> <p><b>caro -</b> yes, I've only dyed clothes that were inexpensive, or otherwise on their way out due to fading. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Gigi </b>- it is exhausting with all the rinsing and stirring, assuming you don't do it in a washer which saves all the labor&nbsp;(I have a front-loading washer so it doesn't work as well, although I've used a top loading washer in the past just fine).</p> <p><b>Dashielle</b> - heh I do my hair too, and re-dying denim can be one of the more foolproof things to do I think. &nbsp;I think you can even use household blueing for it.</p> <p><b>tulle</b> - thanks, and&nbsp;good advice on the heathering. &nbsp; I've used Mrs. Stewart's bluing for yellowing items, have you ever used that? &nbsp; With RIT dye do you use hot water? That's where I got into trouble in the past, I ended up shrinking some favorite printed tees I was trying to dye back to a rich black background. &nbsp;Which blue do you use? &nbsp; I'd read Amazon reviews that RIT navy turned out purple for some folks, so I tried this dye I got at an art supply shop instead. &nbsp; Yes, I like my sporran/furry pet bag. ;)</p> <p><b>Firecracker</b> - heh, I kind of fell for this bag at Goodwill, it had a not so attractive decorative strap across the front, but it was in like new&nbsp;condition so I cut that off. &nbsp;I've found dying not as time consuming in a top loading washer, but by hand going for deep colors, it can be. &nbsp;With things like the pants you can test first by dipping in a white paper towel and rinsing and drying&nbsp;it. &nbsp;I ended up dying the pants for about five minutes, rinsing them out and letting them dry, and when that didn't make much difference in color, dyed them again in the same solution for 15 more minutes.</p> <p><b>Beth Ann</b> - ha, I did it in a big steel canning pot (not used for food) in a stainless steel sink, so most of the mess was contained, but it did occasionally splash so I wore old black clothes.</p> <p><b>goldenpig</b> - thanks, it was great to meet you and share the tables with your kids (being awfully cute with deb and bj) also. :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374249 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 14:25:16 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1374249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rabbit, what a great transformation of the top and jeans. &nbsp;They look great together and with the shoes and bag. &nbsp;Very creative and daring of you to try this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374204 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 13:08:08 +0000 texstyle 1374204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a change on the pants/top - brilliant and it looks fantastic! Love the outfit and your new coat is wonderful. You look great in these deep ink tones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374183 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 10:44:57 +0000 Deborah 1374183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I need you to take me through 'dyeing clothing 101', I am so rubbish at it.<br />I love the pants and top. &nbsp;Well done, the colours are just stunnng on you. &nbsp;And that coat... so fab.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374175 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 10:16:36 +0000 Uggbootdiva 1374175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do not like the top in mauve but in navy it is magic! And what clever thing to do with the plaid pants. I would never have thought of that. Wow, inspirational, and I the shoes rock. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374159 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 06:56:01 +0000 thimblelina 1374159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! Those shoes are excellent! A.nd the coat too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374158 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 06:52:35 +0000 Sal 1374158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ink blue looks great on you, and what a difference the dye makes! Inspirational really, it gives me some ideas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374140 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 05:20:56 +0000 goldenpig 1374140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. I am in love with everything you posted! I am super impressed with your dye jobs. And the furry purse. And the leopard coat! So glad I had a chance to meet you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374133 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 05:04:30 +0000 tulle 1374133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Must agree with Firecracker:&nbsp; the coat comes alive on you in a way it doesn't on the model.&nbsp; Also, forgot to say before how wickedly clever the pairing of that sporran-like crossbody is with those tartan pants! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374132 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 05:03:09 +0000 Beth Ann 1374132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Never tried dyeing!&nbsp; I'm afraid I would end up dyeing my carpet, or skin, or floor....you get the idea!</p> <p>Love this look --- so rich but harmonious.&nbsp; The dyed plaid is gorgeous, and the shoes are practical and full of texture and interest.&nbsp; And absolutely yes to the coat!&nbsp; I saw this in the store and loved it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374114 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 04:02:58 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1374114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm super impressed with your dyeing! The outfit is terrific. The little faux-fur bag is such a great addition. I've never dyed anything. It sounds very time-consuming and risky to me. I like tulle's wisdom about textures and tones. Makes it seem like something I could actually do, if I had a reason to try it one of these days. </p> <p>I love the coat on you, too. The fit looks just right! It suits you better than it does the model, imo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374107 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 03:51:45 +0000 Jaime 1374107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your dye job is brilliant! I never tried but this was well worth it - the blue looks fantastic on you. I love the new coat too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374097 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 03:13:10 +0000 Neel 1374097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fantastic dye job! The new color is definitely more flattering on you. And isn't ink blue + black = instant sophistication. Thanks to Angie for introducing us to it!</p> <p>Your new coat is gorgeous too! Fantastic outfit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374095 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 03:06:22 +0000 tulle 1374095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Swooning over these looks, Rabbit--I would happily steal every one of them! You look stunning in your new inky wardrobe (that overdyed plaid! that coat! those shoes!) and I'm so glad you've demonstrated what a bit of dye can do.&nbsp; I have used blue dye to revive some heathered gray sweaters that had begun to yellow (very unflattering to my complexion) with great success, and I'm about to use the same color (regular old Rit liquid dye for me) on a dalmation-spotted ivory sweater (again, too yellow, and too high-contrast for me.)&nbsp;As I'm sure you noticed, it's hard to go wrong with the resulting colors if the tone of the dye is right;&nbsp; a little lighter or deeper doesn't seem to matter when you're building a monochromatic look--which you've done to perfection here. For those interested in trying this, though, I should note that in my experience heathered fabrics (wools, linens, denims) are more forgiving of any unevenness in the dyeing.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374089 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 02:38:32 +0000 rabbit 1374089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Dashielle</b> - I have fairly low volume&nbsp;feet and am usually true to size. &nbsp;When I tried these on in my usual size (8) they felt like they might be&nbsp;a little narrow in the toe box, but a half-size up had too much room around the ankle to lace tightly enough to fit snug&nbsp;(although an insole might have helped. They are slightly padded inside already also.) &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>So I got my usual size and wore them a little bit each day, the stiffness eased a little on the first wearing (they are leather inside and out, although the patent patches probably won't stretch much) and they have been comfortable all-day walking&nbsp;shoes since then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-ink-dye-job-plus-ssif-coat#post-1374088 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 02:33:41 +0000 deb 1374088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those jeans are the best!!! The coat is great on you. </p>