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Groovy Thursday

There are a few fabrics that go in and out of style every 10 years. Denim (other than jeans), camo, plaid, and my favorite- tie dye, all come to mind. However, when you wear them with reserved style, they will always be fashionable in a timeless, classic way. Today we spent the day in the back yard, throwing frisbees and laying in hammocks, tie-dying old shirts. Never tie-dye a new shirt- wait until they get a little bit dingy, until bleach just won’t make them shine, and then go to town. Wear one under a chambray or denim shirt with a pair of khaki bottoms and some boat or deck shoes, and you’ll always look good.

Those are some of our shirts above. Don’t be afraid to experiment- old bed sheets and table cloths make great beach blankets, and I’ve got the unexplainable urge to tie-dye white denim. It’s a great way to repurpose and bring new life to useful but possibly worn-looking white things. Remember- you don’t have to make swirls, you can use RIT dye to make things solid colors, too.