Collina Strada tie-dye sweatshirt // Club Monaco pants
Nordstrom sunglasses (similar here and here) // Marrow Fine ring // Givenchy derby shoes
I want to take you back to the mid-90’s. Picture me in a glorious grunge phase, wearing baggy corduroys, Airwalk sneakers and tie dye Grateful Dead t-shirts. I know, kind of hard to imagine, but it’s true. For a brief moment in time, this was my uniform.
Tie dye is back for 2019 and I’m determined to make it chic. So how do you style tie dye so it’s less hippy and more modern?
1. Make it reflective of your current style.
Tie dye, by nature, is more casual, so if you’re an elevated gal who wears only polished pieces, consider something with a grown-up edge. I adore this dress and actually own it in a different print. Stay tuned for how I style it!
For another elegant option, this silk slip dress screams cool girl and would look amazing with a leather jacket or a nude stiletto sandal for an evening out.
This skirt is office appropriate in its style and length and would look amazing with a pastel blazer or an ivory turtleneck.
2. Incorporate it into your activewear.
We all wear yoga clothes on a weekly basis. This is the perfect opportunity to amp up boring black leggings and basic tees with something fun!
This sweatshirt is so chic and by one of my favorite activewear brands – the quality is top notch. Here’s a close second in one of springs hottest hues – lavender.
These track pants are so edgy and fun I’ll be purchasing them immediately.
3. Pair it with elevated pieces.
To minimize the casual vibe that tie dye can give off, pair it with elevated pieces as I did in today’s look. My derby shoes may not have a heel, but their supple leather and structured style take the sweatshirt up a notch. Going for trousers instead of jeans further elevates the look.
I’m loving this sweater – the fabric creates an instant lift away from casual – and would pair it with a silk midi skirt.
This bodysuit could be worn with a coordinating suit (try wide leg suit pants and a white oversized blazer) for a boss lady look that kills.
What do you think of the tie dye trend?