Popularized during the hippie heyday of the Sixties and Seventies, tie-dye has made a massive comeback of late. It’s a trend that started in 2019, with the likes of Prada and Proenza Schouler bringing surfer-girl style to their runways, with pastel-hued T-shirt dresses and multicolored jackets paired with frayed denim shorts.
Fast forward a year, and the Spring/Summer 2020 runways were awash with tie-dye, from Versace’s uber-bright jackets and tops to Stella McCartney and Isabel Marant’s faded denim designs. Skip yet another year and the tie-dye trend refuses to go away. In fact, the Spring/Summer 2021 runways of brands like Dior, Alberta Ferretti, and Tom Ford were abundant with stunning tie-dye looks.
If it’s saturated shades you’re after, there’s plenty to choose from on the high street. Tie-dye beachwear and swimwear look cool whether you’re going abroad or sunbathing on a staycation, while denim is the natural partner of the happy hippie print.
For a more grown-up take on the trend, limit your color palette to muted tones like khaki, gray, or black and white, and opt for more sophisticated styles – a tie-dye midi skirt looks chic when teamed with a simple white tee or racerback body top and block-heeled sandals. On the contrary, you can also pair a subtle tie-dye shirt with a pair of denim shorts or pants.
The most popular way to wear the trend in 2021, however, is tie-dye slip dresses. “It” girls can’t get enough of tie-dye slip dresses and if you ask us, it’s the perfect outfit choice for the summer.
Scroll down to discover Savoir Flair’s edit of the best tie-dye pieces.
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