Balmain Slashed Army T-shirt $1,626 ~ Net-A-Porter.com & Balmain Spring 2010 Runway photos
Men’s oversized T-shirt {this is a Medium, Dickies, but any will do}
, Sharp Scissors, Rit dye {I couldn’t find an army/olive green so I had to create my own with Dark Green
, Golden Yellow
, & Taupe
}, Salt, Bucket {or sink/tub}, Mixing spoon, detergent, water
CAREFULLY slash, cut up & destroy t-shirt. Use your hands to physically pull slashes apart creating holes. *Don’t cut a round hole with scissors or it won’t look distressed. You want the edges of the hole to fray a bit and look worn.
…see video below for further demonstration
Time to dip dye. Follow instructions on Rit Dye boxes. I mixed the green and yellow together first and left shirt in for only a couple of minutes
removed and rinsed . . .
poured out the green mix and created a . . .
left and stirred shirt in taupe dye mix for about five minutes
more destroying action …don’t forget to stretch out the neck & sleeves
Of course, you could always just skip the dying step altogether and buy a T-shirt that’s already olive/army green
…however, it won’t be as fun 😉
Victoria’s Secret fleece boyfriend crop pant …got them almost a year ago -they’re finally making more colors -my husband hates these, fyi!}, Pour La Victoire Tarissa Women’s Black Wedge Sandals
, Tom Ford cat-eye sunnies, old Gap 1969 denim motorcycle jacket in the background
Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries
I admire your dedication to plan, buy what you need and finally DIY… looks like so much fun… you’re isnspiring, I’m starting to consider doing something myself… 🙂
xxx
http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/
Nicole Smith
you’re amazing! I like the look with a military jacket, not sure i could pull it off otherwise 😉
L.
wow, your sooo creative! nice job!
Erin
Fun!
Juani
these are actually pretty funny.my boyfriend is a boilermaker/welder by profession,and his workshirts always end up looking like this.maybe i could make a few bucks by selling them?
josephine
I totally like yours better, too!
Nineteen Zero Six
Another great DIY! Thanks!!
http://nineteenzerosix.com
Iva
OMG!! totally awesome Maegan!! AND looks like a really FUN DIY too!!! Thank you for the videos!! 🙂 super awesome, I love it!
Astérisque
what an amazing DIY-project – you are absolutely talented!
X
Matissera
that’s really amazing and fun!
J-Diggety
You have totally influenced me… I’ll see something I can’t spend money on (well, I can’t spend money, period), and I think, “I can do that! How would Maegan do this..?!”
You kick ass girl!
xoxo J
Jac
This looks cute on you, but I don’t know I could ever pull it off. Maybe to one of my bf’s shows, but then he might be afraid that we’re too matchy (as a punk drummer all of his tees end up looking like this).
Katie
Love seeing/watching these – thanks for sharing 🙂
María Silvia
Love this DYI, but I can’y figure how to use it or even if it would look good on me.
BTW, my brother works in the field and most of his T-shirts end up looking like this. So he is fashionable 😉
PS: loved the videos!
Bree
I’ll take your version over the 1600$ one any day; like really? I might have to try this..
Glamour Bbey.
Wauw! Amazing!
capperson
I love it! Amazing!
Hollywood
That look Fabulous! you are so creative I love it
daer0n
My husband’s t shirts totally look like that! haha, he used to work doing seismic and his shirts looked old, discolored and very very holey, -totally the way these t shirts look! I could totally rock this look!
Though, this trend hasn’t become quite as popular over here, but if it does, i will wear his shirts for sure!
Thanks for your fabulous ideas =)
Life with Kaishon
So creative and amazing. I love it : )
Violet
you always have the best diy’s great job
XX
Vi from Cali
ashlina
YOU, my dear….are a GEEEEnius!
i love it!!!
xo
ashlina
thedecorista.com
Melanie's Randomness
So that original shirt is seriously over a $1,000????? My mouth just fell open. I love the DIY because omg that is SOO EXPENSIVE!! I think it looks rockin on you! Thanks for the heads up!
Francesca
i love those wedges
p.s. youve made me obsessed w shopping on amazon
xoxo,
F
lekisskiss.blogspot.com <-- Texas girl bloggin fashion from NYC!
Alex
I really like this and I think I’m going to try it….I also am thinking this might work for my little guy too…hmmm…
sharonlei
Oh wow! What a fun DIY… so doing this this weekend. Thanks for the tips.. will definitely link you back when I post this DIY…
I think yours came out fabulous! Dare I say better than the original? 😉
xx Love & Aloha
Aleutie
Wow you did much more damage than I two days ago, and the results are much more impressive! Personally, I am a bleach DIY addict, but I am absolutely willing to broaden my repertoire and include cut and dye 🙂
Angela
Wow!! I simply can’t believe that used to be a plain white t-shirt… Great job! Looks amazing on you 🙂
Oh, and I totally know what you mean about your Husband hating those pants… There are certain styles that I think men will never get! Keep wearing them anyways, they look fab <3
http://quirkynerdyprincess.blogspot.com/
xo Shan
HOW FREAKY, I justtt did the same DIY last weekend for the hell of it! I will post pics on my blog as soon as I get my new camera, but NICE JOB, the dye makes the look Balmain authentic! I added some chains to mine just to add some pop.
Awesome job!
http://www.jeunessedoreeavecelan.blogspot.com
Andi
LOVE IT! The DIY dye results in the perfect color, the pre-bought Olive green shirts would have been too perfect looking. You seriously rock.
Love the sweatpants and heels too, perfect!
Lorena
I have to be honest.
This only looks good on you, well because you are Maegan… I would look like a homeless gal.
Tamara Nicole
My husband hates capri and cropped pants too, so funny!
Meagan
i LOVE this. times a million. but i also adoooooore those sweats. they are so cute. boys don’t know anything!! 🙂
gigiofca
You’re a DIY star. I always love these posts.
I like your VS pants! Do you mind telling what size you wear in them and how tall you are?
gigiofca at gmail
Felicia
I just got an e-mail today from VS featuring those pants and immediately fell in love with them! Can’t wait to buy some!
SabinePsynopsis
Great idea! I love a good diy job and the money you save… Amazing!
Nadine
LOVE the pants! I wonder what effect you would get if the shirt went through the dryer as well . . .?
Picnics and Peonies
WOW, amazing DIY. And I happen to love your pants 😉
letterstobetsy
how fun! i always try to do projects like this with the best of intentions and they never turn out right! This looks wonderful though and it looks pricey too as if it was just not a plain tshirt. Very cool girl!
xoxo
KC
HipHome
Love it!!! Thanks for the great tutorial. Have a great weekend!
drollgirl
i love it!
and i am CRAZY FOR THOSE SHOES!!!
stacy
AWESOME!
Amber
Really cool!
Lions, Tigers and Fashion OH MY!
love this one! when I made mine I just used an olive green top I already had, but this definitely looks more fun 😉
andrea
I think you are so creative, but , I don’t understand why this t-shirt is a sensation, It’s just for the brand also it’s so expensive, in fact I think yours is better!!!:)
www.majormusthaves.com
Megan, you know you are so creative. Love this darn blog…
A.Co
You’re so creative and teach us all such great things/ideas! Thanks!
INSANE to believe this sells for more than a grand – wild!
GOOD WORK!
A.Co @ A.Co est. 1984
PS – love that you have the pop-up comment box now!
Dancing Branflake
I so could have used this three months ago for a show I did. The holes are perfect! I love it.
Maria Hita
Oh that looks like fun!
x0x0
http://vodkaandcupcake.blogspot.com
6roove
hah, great tutorial, Meg!
the effect is nice and cheaper (the price of original is a little shocking :))
outfit is great, I like sweatpants idea!
kisses 🙂
Watching the waves
MELISSA Z.
Congrats! You’re a genus! The t-shirt is awesome!
http://www.abitoffashion.com
duckalicious
I smiled when I saw the brand of those dyes though – “rit” means “ass” in Slovenian 😀
Manda
I want to dye a pair of shoes for a wedding I’m in this summer…any tips? 🙂
Down and Out Chic
you are the DIY queen! wonderful tutorial and i like the all the videos too.
shenai
Amazing!! i love your blog! just found it, and now obsessed! 🙂
http://midnighteaparty.blogspot.com/
Rachel@oneprettything.com
I love your recent DIY’s Maegan. These are gorgeous! I’ll be linking. And I’m off to seatch for my own crystals right now. I’ve got to make that necklace!
Niika
hi love the tutorial..i hope u don;t mind me linkin it in my blog post u can check it here
http://vida-dolce.blogspot.com/2010/04/save-or-splurge.html
Ife
I actually like your DIY version better than the Balmain! Nice!!!
Tarabell150
I did it! It is drying as we speak. And speaking of drying, my hands are super dry from the twenty-five minutes it took me to wash the shirt out in the end. I really like how it is coming out and I can wait to try and rock this! Thanks for the fab DIY!!!
shirley
I know this is an old post but I had to comment. My husband is a welder and occasionally will weld in a T-shirt when it is hot. I literally just made of a pile of 5 shirts that looked exactly like this. I wasn’t sure what to do with them because they have too many holes to be used as rags. You make it look very cute. Wonder what he’d think if I started wearing them? 😉
Valerie
I absolutely love your site! I have been looking for a website that gives these types of DIY tutorials for awhile now, thank you so much!!!! You gave me so much inspiration!!
Anonymous
I would have never thought about doing that to a shirt. Great Idea! If you need any ideas for your next project check out eco18’s article http://eco18.com/recycled-fashion-easy-to-do-diy-for-falls-hottest-trends/
Anonymous
I would have never thought about doing that to a shirt. Great Idea! If you need any ideas for your next project check out eco18’s article http://eco18.com/recycled-fashion-easy-to-do-diy-for-falls-hottest-trends/
Anonymous
If you buy a forest green/dark green tee and put in watered down household bleach you will get the same khaki effect