Simple Paint Design Dress

Simple Paint Design Dress - Where Did I Purchase it?

Simple paint design dress.


I purchased this dress at a thrift shop a few years ago.


I thought it was plain, but pretty. 


I normally begin my search for clothing in the dress section.


I love dresses, and I enjoy browsing through them.


Painting them gives me the opportunity to enhance them in some way.


Simple Paint Design Dress - What Was My Approach?


In preparing to paint this dress, I realized that I needed to keep it simple.


If I were to add too much paint, it may look gaudy.


There was a thick band across the waist, and a thinner horizontal band, that connected with the other band.


I decided to only paint the bands.


I chose the color yellow because it provided a soft contrast to the black.


Jordanblackdressfrontsbi.jpegFront view of simple paint design dress.

Simple Paint Design Dress - I Needed a Model

I painted the dress a few years ago, but it is a size small, and I had no one to model it.


A relative of mine, who is a size small, was able to wear it, and allowed me to take photos.


It fit her perfectly.


Once she put the dress on, I was able to get a better feel for the design.


Very elegant.


Jordanblackdresssideviewsbi.jpegSide view of simple paint design dress.

Simple Paint Design Dress - How Would I Style it?

I would probably wear this dress with strappy black sandals. 


I would also pair it with a dainty, lightweight cardigan sweater.


My purse would be very small, black, and strapless.


I may choose small pearl earrings, and my hair would be worn in an updo.


Jordanblackdressbacksbi.jpegBack view of simple paint design dress.

Simple Paint Design Dress - What if the Colors Don't Mesh Well Together?

I usually take a long, hard stare at a project once the paint is dry.


This is when I determine if anything needs to be added or changed.


I think I'm pretty good with putting colors together, but yes, there are times when the chosen colors do not look well together.


When this happens, I paint over the existing color(s) with the new one(s). 


Most times, the second set of colors is more flattering.


Sometimes I need to change the design.


Still, there are times when nothing seems to work.


I have literally thrown items in the trash because I did not know how to "fix" them.


Normally, however, it does not get this drastic.


This is all part of my creative process...


Simple Paint Design Dress - Re-Branding

I am re-branding to ethnically diverse hand painted graphics for fashionistas, and this website will be disabled on June 30, 2025.


The new website link is girlypaintstyle.