This dress used to be my favorite - just a plain black cotton knit dress but very flattering. Then I changed shape and it didn't look as sassy any more. So here it is after yesterday's DIY. Please ignore sicky face. I'm still sick today but still had to go to the office.

Here's the instructions if you're interested:

The DIY was super-easy. I used to be really crafty but time is not on my side these days. Here's the basics (you can find plenty of tutorials online too):

HINT: Use fresh bleach (mine was 10 years old... Had to buy a new bottle.)
Put bleach in a spray bottle which has an adjustable nozzle for different spray effects. I did not dilute it, though some sites say to do so.
Per Parsley, wear glasses and gloves in well ventilated area.
Spray bleach randomly on a black cotton item (I didn't put a piece of carboard inside because I wanted to do front and back, but if you just want to do the front, you can put cardboard or a trashbag inside. You can also tape off an area to get a shape, like a triangle).
To get the swirl effect (with bonus unintended skull), I just did the old tie-dye method of twisting the fabric in a circle and sprayed more bleach in the center, let it sit, then untwisted it.
Like magic, you'll see things turn brown then red then orange - this took no more than 10 minutes.
Rinse out with son's dirty socks in laundry and dry in dryer.
I used a sponge brush and cheap acrylic paints for the "special effects" - some with glitter, some just flourescent. Planets, clouds, a shooting comet - you really can't make a mistake. The colors tone down in the fabric and can be mixed up. For the stars, I dabbed with a toothpick. Some sites suggest using a toothbrush to splatter the paint by running your finger over the bristles after dipping in white paint, but I was afraid I'd get myself in the face instead.

I'd be happy to make one for anyone who wants to send me a black item they are willing to sacrifice! It is fun, and minus the washer/dryer time only took about 1/2 hour.