Usually this is the time of year when I am writing about pastels and floral prints, not this season, S/S 2019 is all about Tie-Dye.
The words Tie-Dye occupy a very specific space. When you hear them you immediately think hippies and The Grateful Dead- neither of which are my jam so needless to say when I first heard that this was going to be a major thing for Spring I was less than excited.
In fact I think I made a yuck face. Okay I KNOW I made a yuck face, BUT after viewing the S/S runways shows I realized that this season’s tie-dye has been elevated and refined, it’s definitely not the tie-dye of yesteryear.
From the dark dreamy tie-dyes at Christian Dior to the remade classic navy/white dyed combos at Michael Kors and the sporty street-style luxe sweatshirts at Proenza Schouler, this runway tie-dye resurgence looks a lot different than how you might remember it from the last PHISH concert you attended.
Forget everything you know about tie-dye, this season designers have translated the psychedelic print into a bold graphic to stand out against neutrals. It’s more of a refined print than a crazy explosion of color.
The result is a trend that feels clean but organic, bohemian but tailored, nostalgic but contemporary. A breath of fresh non-patchouli ridden air.
The key to incorporating it into you look is to choose silhouettes that merge with your personal style. A circle skirt and band tee, an easy slip dress or mono-chrome tie-dyed jeans are the perfect starting point.
What I’m Wearing: TOPSHOP Tie Dye Pleated Midi Skirt | DayDreamer Black Sabbath Tee | Vintage Clutch | Free People Bootie | Vintage Belt | Bagatelle Denim Jacket |
Click to shop some of my favorite non-hippie tie-dye pieces:
10 Comments
I really like your skirt! It doesn’t even look like tie dye which I like!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
Right! It’s more of a pattern/print. There are so many great non-tie-dye tie-dye pieces this season!
Tis the season for tie-dye! So many different style prints. All very cool.
Yes so fresh and fun!
Loving the colors in this photo and your entire outfit! Beautiful!
Thanks so much
this blog title made me laugh – I totally find myself second guessing myself with an outfit choice that has a little bit of tie dye!! haha!
I find myself going for a distressed wash/tie dye that gives off a more grundge-y look.
This skirt is soo fabulous!
xo, allie
There are so many options out there this season you can totally make it fit any type of personal style right!
Love the skirt..pretty!
Thank you!!!