Paint Color Dress

Paint Color Dress- Multicolored

Paint Color Dress.

I purchased a dress from a thrift shop, and I really liked the sheer skirt of the dress, and the high-low design.

The detailed stitching on the front also drew me in.

The exposed back was the selling point for me.

When it came time to paint the dress, I didn't really know where to begin.

Solid strokes, or splashes of paint?

I was also not able to envision the color(s) that would best complement its original gray.

As I reflect on it now, many colors come to mind, but in that moment, I was stumped.

I started with red, and then I added white. Something was missing.

I tried to "fix it" by adding more colors.

With each added color, it became apparent to me that this wasn't going well.

I didn't want to add too much paint because that would cause the fabric to become a little stiff.

Regretfully, I had to stop painting.

To finalize it, I added red paint to the four strips of fabric on the back.

Did I love the finished product? No, not exactly.

Could I live with it? That would be an unenthusiastic "yes."

Front of the dress the first time I painted it.

Back of the dress the first time I painted it.

I had accepted the colors of the dress, and moved on to other projects.

One day when I was painting another piece of clothing, this dress caught my eye as it was hanging on the clothes rack.

And, just like that, I had a new vision for the dress.

It should be painted a solid color.

I noticed the turquoise paint, and looked at the dress again.

"Yes, that should work.", I thought.

I painted the top front a solid turquoise, but it still did not seem complete.

That's when I splashed additional turquoise all over the dress.

Indeed, it looked much better than before.

Front of dress after being painted a second time.

Back of dress after being painted a second time.

Back of dress after being painted a second time.

I am equally creative, and analytical.

I once had a very thought-provoking job.

When faced with a difficult assignment, my then supervisor would admonish me to think about my approach before diving in.

I still remember her words, and try to apply them, even in a creative scenario.

I guess I need to take heed a little more frequently...

Here is a link to Pinterest for cheap ways to make your old clothes new again.