Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

Expert October 2016

Dying Shoes at David's Bridal

Flag
Hide content

Connie, on March 23, 2016 at 5:34 PM

Hello, all! My bridesmaids already purchased their shoes from David's Bridal. I have them all here, so they'll be taken in at the same time to ensure the dye is the same. I have a few questions, for anyone who knows! 1. How early can we dye the shoes? I've read a lot about the dye running if they...

1. How early can we dye the shoes? I've read a lot about the dye running if they get wet. Will humidity in our apartment affect those? Or should we wait until only a month or so before the wedding? We do get crazy humidity in here sometimes. The wedding is 10/1/16.

2. Do any of you have experience with waterproofing specifically David's Bridal dye jobs to help with any running or staining? What waterproofer is best that won't ruin or show on the color? They'll be dark purple (Regency in DB terms) and they are these: http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_dyeable-wedge-peep-toe-with-rhinestone-ornaments-kelsey

3. I've read a bit about the shoes shrinking after dying. Does anyone have experience with that?

Thanks for any help you can give!

Show all

24 Comments

Master March 2017
BlueHenBride · on March 24, 2016 at 1:23 PM
Flag

Hide content
They've had shoes on clearance for $14 before.
- Reply
Master September 2016
Chrissy · on March 24, 2016 at 1:24 PM
Flag

Hide content
I hate dyed shoes. Who's going to wear matchy matchy purple shoes again? Why can't they just wear black or whatever shoe?
- Reply
Expert October 2016
Connie · on March 24, 2016 at 1:26 PM
Flag

Hide content
Because they all liked the purple shoes? Jeez, people. You and I have different ideas of how we want our weddings. There's no need to snark about someone's decision. I created this thread to ask about the dying itself, not the colors.

#getoverthepurpleshoes

Edit: Also, I paid for the shoes and I'm paying for the dying. If they don't get to wear them again, poor bridesmaids. They got free shoes.
- Reply

Devoted June 2016
HisKitten · on March 24, 2016 at 1:33 PM
Flag

Hide content
@Connie you are awesome. Paying for shoes and dying. Mine alone came up to I think 50 something bucks with the dying. And that's with the coupon they give you.
- Reply