I love some decent, decadent fall fashion! The rich, luxurious colors, the textured fabrics and layers just make styling and people watching much more enjoyable during this season.
During the fall season, I usually make my way to Paris in some kind of fashion (pun intended). I’ve explained before how this time of the year is even more magical in my favorite city in the world. This year however, I ended up traveling to Paris earlier in the year for Cowboy Carter. I had an amazing time in the City of Lights during the warmer season, but I ultimately missed seeing all the cooler weather French fashion.
Because of my missed opportunity to see Paris fashion first hand this season, I went online to explore more. From Dior, to Chanel, to YSL this season’s fashion truly caught my eye. Saint Lauren for their 2025 winter catalog brought back the feeling of the 1980s with the structured coats, exaggerated shoulders pads, accentuated waist and bright colors.
The entire YSL seasonal line is absolutely incredible, but one particular outfit caught my eye that I could not forget. This intricate structured lace bodysuit with color blocking chocolate pencil lace skirt. The $20,000 price tag for this outfit was way out of my price range, so I made the decision to recreate the fit for a more reasonable price and my personal style.
The entire DIY was super easy to complete and I loved how the look turned out.
Here’s what I did:
Materials
– Lace bodysuit
– Lace pencil skirt
– Rit synthetic dye; colors Chocolate Brown & Apricot Orange
– Liquid dish detergent
– Stainless steel large pot
– Rubber gloves
– Metal Tongs
– Candy thermometer (optional)
– Foil pans
– Shoulder pads/ bra inserts (optional)
Directions
- Make sure you have purchased a lace bodysuit and pencil skirt that is light colored and suitable for dye.
- Pre-wash and clean clothing per fabric recommendations.
- Fill large stainless steel pot with enough water to cover clothing while dying.
- Follow synthetic dye package directions for Stove-top method dying: Heat water to 200F, add tbsp. of dish detergent to the water. Add clothing to water and continue to stir for designated time until clothing color desired is reached.
- Use tongs to transfer clothing to foil pan and allow clothing to completely cool.
- Rinse clothing with cool water until water runs clear.
- Allow clothing to completely dry.
Ta-da!! Just like that you have fabulous DIY couture ensemble that looks Paris designer chic!
*Bonus: You can dye satin shoes (like in the video) using the same method, but proceed cautiously as shoes may change shape with heat.
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