Whether you dig tie dye or not, designers this year are having a major aha moment with this technique. Long gone are the days where the phrase may conjure up images of summer camp, arts and crafts, or Grateful Dead fans, today tie dye has evolved into a chic and refreshing part of fashion culture. One thing that is absolutely certain is that this trend is ultra hip, and when worn right can be a showstopper! From iconic 60s festival wear to tattered 90s street style, this vibrant and totally groovy dying process has again twisted its way to the top of becoming fashion’s most wanted print. Tie dye’s modern rebirth is still splashing colors and designs of every kind, so gorge your eyes on 4 stylish ways to wear this avant-garde trend. Read on to find out how you can bring peace, happiness, and love to your summer wardrobe...
LOOK #1 OFF DUTY TOP
On those off duty days, forget the white t-shirts, or the solid color camis, why not switch the roster around and go with a tye dye shirt. A tye dye shirt does not have to look grungy or festival inspired, instead it can be downright chic.
DAY: Wear with skinny jeans or shorts.
NIGHT: Wear it with asymmetrical mini skirt and pair a moto style jacket, and open toed cutout booties to add some edge.
STYLE TIP: MONOCHROMATIC COLOR SCHEMES: When looking for the off duty top it’s best to go for patterns that use only one or two colors. This provides for more versatility and simplicity within your look, whereas going for swirls of multi-colored tye dye can be more funky, and harder to style for the everyday look.
Here are links to get this look:
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=top&ProductID=2000069039&VariantID=
Surreal Tie Dye Tank Top $13.80
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=top&ProductID=2000122986&VariantID=
Wanderlust Tye-Dye Flared Tank $9.66 at Forever 21
LOOK #2 BOARDROOM SKIRT AND BLOUSE/TOP
Move over Donald Trump, and make way for a new rising star! What better way to move up the corporate ladder in style and make your mark than wearing tye-dye. Dressing to go to work with this trend has never looked so fun, and possibilities are endless. Remember whatever key piece you choose will be the focal point that you build your look around.
DAY: Go for a pleated or full skirt and complete your look with a solid neutral blouse.
NIGHT: Whether you rock out in a mini skirt, and pair with a sleeveless top. Another option is to try a loose flowy maxi style skirt, and pair with a crop top you can’t go wrong! Finish your look off with a neutral wedge and a cuff and your good to go!
STYLE TIP: OMBRE PATTERN: The term “ombre”, means color that graduates from light to dark. This technique has evolved in more of a stark contrast in dip dyed clothing. Of all the dye techniques, the ombre pattern is by far the easiest to wear to the office. For summer, pair with white, crème, or lighter solids with your ombre choice. Add a pop of color in the accessories or the shoe from either a color from the ombre pattern or a contrasting color from that print.
Here are links to get this look:
http://www.wetseal.com/tie-dye-skater-skirt-50005581.html?dwvar_50005581_color=590#q=dye&start=13
Tye Dye Skater Skirt $10.11 at wet seal
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/american-rag-strapless-tie-dye-ombre-fringe-handkerchief-hem?ID=1479182
American Rag Strapless Tie-Dye Ombre Fringe Handkerchief-Hem $59 at Macys
http://www.venus.com/viewproduct.aspx?BRANCH=7~72~&ProductDisplayID=22681
Blue Multi Tie Dye Maxi Dress $29 at Venus
LOOK #3 DATE NIGHT DRESS
Are you ready to throw a wild card into your love life? Tye-dye dresses of 2014 are a for sure heart breaker in the game of love, and will want your date or man pining for more. Designers have made the tie dye dress more glamorous, sexy, and breathtaking than ever with unconventional cuts, exotic patterns, and luxe fabrics.
DAY: Wear a long maxi dress with no more than 3 colors within the color palette. Less is always more during the day when it comes to rocking out colors. Finish this look with wedges and tribal inspired jewelry. If you are not down for rocking a maxi dress, try styles like scuba, skater, shift, or fit and flare.
NIGHT: For the night time date go for more fabric hugging dresses like body con, bandage, or midi. Complete your look with strappy heels and metallic jewelry.
STYLE TIP: GO FOR EXOTIC OR MULTI-COLORED WITH THE PRINT: Wearing a tye dye dress calls for you to be a bit more wild with the prints. Don’t be afraid to take your notch up a style, and be a bit more fashion forward in the dress you choose. Try to opt for an exotic or multi colored print that has at least 3 or more colors within the pattern. I did exactly that by choosing a multi colored midi dress with the colors green, yellow, red, and black. I kept the shoe in a lighter hue of green-mint to bring another dimension to my look by incorporating two different shades of green. Since the print of the dress was eye catching, I wanted to keep the jewelry simple and light, so I wore a gold cuff, and tiny gold stud earrings.
Here are links to get this look:
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=DRESS&ProductID=2000068222&VariantID=
Tye Dye Cami Dress $24.80 at Forever 21
http://www.rainbowshops.com/Tie-Dye-Printed-Midi-Dress/0094040263288,default,pd.html?dwvar_0094040263288_color=BLACK%2fMINT%2fORANGE&dwvar_0094040263288_size=L
Tye Dye Printed Midi Dress at Rainbow $12.99- the dress I wore above
http://www.cicihot.com/clothing-dresses-bet-d10696-olive.html?color=olive
Olive Distressed Maxi Dress at $31.50 at LuLus
LOOK #4 YOUNG HOLLYWOOD
Do you want to push your style to new heights, but get others talking too? Of course you do! Take a cue from celebs like Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, or Selena Gomez when it comes to pulling off this look. Whether you choose to wear it in the form of heels, or a clutch sporting a tye dye accessory is the easiest way to do this.
DAY: Wear a tye dye scarf with your favorite denim and classic white button up shirt.
NIGHT: Go for your favorite LBD or LWD and pair with a tye dye clutch or heel.
STYLE TIP: PAIR WITH SOLID COLOR ENSEMBLES
Add bit of unpredictability to solid color ensembles. Pairing with solid color pieces and using tie-dye accessories, as a highlight to your overall look will make it more chic! Also, to get more creative try color blocking two contrasting color pieces and use the tye dye accessory as an accent to your overall look.
Here are links to get this look:
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=ACC&ProductID=1000089455&VariantID=
Day Dreamer Tye Dye Wrap at Forever 21 at $1.90
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=ACC&ProductID=1000107772&VariantID=
Surrealist Tye Dye Scarf at Forever 21 $9.80
http://shop.guess.com/en/Catalog/View/FP453577
Delaney Mini Tie-Dye Tote at Guess $65.00
http://shop.guess.com/en/Catalog/View/FP453551
Delaney Tie-Slim Clutch at Guess
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