[my DIY] Kanye Ombre Denim Shirt

9.11.2011


Kanye image from MTV Style
Over the years, the style at the VMA has gotten progessively crazier - Stuffed animal purses and meat dresses just to name a few moments. I don't often take my fashion cues from the evening,  but died a little over Kanye's ombre denim shirt. 
The fade from dark to light turn an everyday jean top, into shirt worth talking about. 
The final look is prefect to wear over a short dress instead of a cardigan, 
or button up and pair with a bright mini skirt.  

Supplies: Shirt from H&M, Brilliant Blue iDye, Navy blue fabric dye and plastic gloves (bucket optional)
Steps after the break! 






I just used my sink, but you can use a bucket for easier clean up. 
First dissolve the Brilliant Blue in a full sink of water.  

Next dip half your denim shirt into the dye, making sure you have a straight line across the chest. Let the shirt soak in the dye for 10 minutes. 
Wash out the dye. 
Let your shirt dry to make sure you achieved the desired color. If not, re-dip in dye. 

Next fill up your sink with water and dissolve the navy blue dye. 

Dip half of the area you already dyed into the navy blue, and let sit for 10 min. 
Let dry!


34 comments:

  1. i must try this! great post, thanks for sharing!
    http://www.modernsuburbanites.blogspot.com/

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  2. I want to do this now. I thought about it seeing Kanye wearing it but i thought it was complicated, but this makes it look s simple lol.
    MalibuMara

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  3. Looks awesome! I just wore my denim top tonight and I am thinking I need to do that now!

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  4. I love this, it looks so good! :) x

    sharpest-lives@blogspot.com

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  5. looks great, I've been meaning to do something to an old denim shirt...

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  6. You have been great! I copy it! This week my DIY is a purse like the stars MIU MIU, I leave the link and I hope you like!
    http://www.desdetenerifeconamor.com/2011/09/diy-miu-miu-stars-purse.html

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  7. this soooo awesome :) i must try it next week thx for sharing it

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  8. Must try this one. Only, I think I'll dye the arms as well.

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  9. Wow, awesome! Totally loving the ombre look.

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  10. Love this; trying very soon :)

    -Aisha
    http://aiapaperdoll.wordpress.com

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  11. What a great idea. Will try this for my boyfriend.

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  12. okay this is amazing and i'm so happy you did this!!!! definitely definitely trying this.

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  13. Denim shirts scared me. I never know what to wear them with and fear I look like I walked straight out of the 80's Suggestions on outfits?

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  15. i love how this would be very flattering, light on top and dark on bottom.

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  16. I gotta try this, turned out great!

    Natalie
    www.projectdowhatyoulove.wordpress.com

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  17. Adorable!! I'd love to see how your style it!

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  18. Oh man, I am in business. I LOVE this. This just might be everyone's Christmas gift this year, including Nana's.

    Slow Strut, Rouge Lips - Not Just a Fashion Blog

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  19. Love this shirt. What do I wear it with? Show me the complete outfit.

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  20. LOVE this look but you're so lucky it didn't stain your sink. I once dyed my curtain panels with tea bags in the bathtub & it stained the entire tub. Not even bleach got it out although a mr. clean magic eraser finally did the trick. Hubby was not too happy with me that day!

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  21. this is super! i can't wait to try it. hope you don't mind that i am re-posting it on my bloggity blog, let me know if you do ; )

    thanks!

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  22. I´ll try it including sleeves! ;)

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  23. I love this idea! I have a denim shirt that I never wear, great way to re-purpose it! Thanks!

    www.mythriftychic.blogspot.com

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  24. So cool!! Great idea!!! Thank you.
    Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina

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  25. Ombre denim is such a cool look, I must give the blue dye a try. I also tried ombre over at my blog if you're interested in taking a look.

    Erin

    http://thebeardedladyvintage.blogspot.com/2011/12/diy-ombre-denim.html

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  26. Denims can never go wrong....I love this idea! I cant wait to try it on my denim skirt which i wear in a very rare case,great way to re-purpose it! Thanks!

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  27. Hi,

    I have some questions.
    The iDye you use, is that the machine iDye? And can it be used just for hand dying?

    also the iDye instructions say to dissolve the dye in boiling water first etc. etc. Could you tell me a bit more about the methods you used. You just dissolved them in the sink?

    Thank you in advance!

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  28. And the iDye instructions also say you have to add salt, did you also do this?

    thus, a short more detailed description would help me a lot haha.

    thank you!

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  29. Love the DIY ombre top! Such a clever way to add flair to a denim shirt!

    Really can't wait to try it!

    http://www.thecitysheartbeat.com

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  30. I love dying clothing and have had my share of experiences with it, if you want the ombre colors to blend even more, then get the fabric we before it goes into the dye, but you still want to let it dry between colors so you know you are getting the effect you want

    Cant wait to use this!

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  31. Love this! It would also be great on a mini or your favorite pair of skinnies!

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