Standalone dresses are unique, independent fashion statements that can be made from deconstructed, vintage, or fabric-painted dresses. They are often created by independent designers and can be found at stores or made as a DIY project.
The term “standalone dresses” could be used to describe almost any type of dress, as long as they make a standalone fashion statement. Independent fashion is all about wearing unique clothing. Designers who specialize in making independent dresses often call themselves “independent” designers. These clothing designs are generally not associated with a particular clothing label. Some of the common types of indie dresses are deconstructed pieces, vintage pieces, and dresses that incorporate fabric sculptures or paintings.
Some popular indie dress styles involve embellishing and sculpting on the surface of blended knit dresses. The dresses are generally in the form of a T-shirt, but have remnants of contrasting fabric layered on top of each other to form intricate three-dimensional geometric designs. For those who can sew, making one of these standalone dresses could be a fun DIY project, but they’re also available at stores that sell one-of-a-kind garments.
Deconstructing fabrics is a great way to turn ordinary off-the-shelf dresses into unusual and eye-catching indie designs. In fashion terms, deconstruction is literal and usually involves the tearing or shredding of a garment. In most cases, the more complex the deconstruction, the more valuable the piece. Cotton and polyester blend knit dresses work best for shredding, but most any type of fabric will work for the ripped look. Shredding involves the individual separation of fabric fibers until the fabric begins to resemble webbing.
Vintage indie dresses are probably the most common, because the unique look of a vintage piece will make an indie statement without the need for style adjustments. Indie fashion is all about achieving a unique fashion statement, and because vintage clothes are so rare, they already have a distinctive look. Vintage dresses can sometimes be found at yard sales, thrift stores, and estate sales. Another great place to find vintage indie dresses is to check out the attics of older relatives. People often keep their old clothes for many years, and it’s sometimes possible to find a treasure trove of these pieces without looking any further than your grandmother’s attic.
Many of those who would love to have independent dresses but can’t sew, or can’t afford boutique prices, may want to consider fabric painting. Just choose a dress with a style and design that you like, and make it indie by applying paint. Even those who aren’t particularly artistic can probably create a unique standalone piece with the use of stencils. The designs can be traced onto the fabric with a fabric pen and then filled in with paint. For people who have some artistic ability, creating a painted indie dress of your own design could be a fun and rewarding project.
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