For those with small busts
Nov 27, 2007
Tie & dye fabrics are a versatile, cheap and very often untapped resource that can replenish and revive our wardrobes if used cleverly. A tie & dye garment can be worn with something that has been in our wardrobe forever and give it new life, new life the African way.
By Suubi Njuki
Tie & dye fabrics are a versatile, cheap and very often untapped resource that can replenish and revive our wardrobes if used cleverly. A tie & dye garment can be worn with something that has been in our wardrobe forever and give it new life, new life the African way.
Eight different tie & dye options are explored for you to find something that will work for you and give an African revival to your wardrobe. This is number six
The outfit:
This is a loud helping of African chic. This hot pink and black gown is suitable for all formal functions that do not dictate your colours.
Tip:
The asymmetrical tie & dye panel draws attention away from a small bust. To carry off this style with elegance, straight shoulders are mandatory so ladies with rounded shoulders should avoid this style.
Fabric requirements:
Bazaar is perfect for this outfit. The tie & dye pattern should be abstract and very busy to achieve the illustrated look. The colours of the dye should be suitable for evening wear.
Two metres of double width tie & dye fabric is needed for the dress. It is not cut on the bias grain. (The taller and fuller the figure, the more the fabric required)
1 ½-2 metres of contrasting black fabric is needed for the dress and 1metre of the plain hot pink is needed for the bust.
Tie & dye fabrics are a versatile, cheap and very often untapped resource that can replenish and revive our wardrobes if used cleverly. A tie & dye garment can be worn with something that has been in our wardrobe forever and give it new life, new life the African way.
Eight different tie & dye options are explored for you to find something that will work for you and give an African revival to your wardrobe. This is number six
The outfit:
This is a loud helping of African chic. This hot pink and black gown is suitable for all formal functions that do not dictate your colours.
Tip:
The asymmetrical tie & dye panel draws attention away from a small bust. To carry off this style with elegance, straight shoulders are mandatory so ladies with rounded shoulders should avoid this style.
Fabric requirements:
Bazaar is perfect for this outfit. The tie & dye pattern should be abstract and very busy to achieve the illustrated look. The colours of the dye should be suitable for evening wear.
Two metres of double width tie & dye fabric is needed for the dress. It is not cut on the bias grain. (The taller and fuller the figure, the more the fabric required)
1 ½-2 metres of contrasting black fabric is needed for the dress and 1metre of the plain hot pink is needed for the bust.