I’ve been anxiously awaiting 2019’s tie-dye trend since I first caught wind of it last fall. At September’s Spring/Summer 2019 fashion week, tons of designers showcased new takes on everyone’s favorite DIY fabric—rendering it chicer and more fashion-forward than ever. The tie-dye clothes trend didn’t quite hit its stride during the winter, but now that retailers are swapping their cold-weather collections for spring options, tie-dye is officially trickling into the zeitgeist—and as a maximalist who loves all things bold prints and bright colors, I’m very, very here for it.
And it’s not just high-fashion designers ushering in tie-dye’s resurrection. Though designers like R13, Prabal Gurung and Eckhaus Latta took full advantage of tie-dye in their Spring/Summer 2019 collections, fast-fashion retailers have gotten in on the trend, too. Tie-dye clothes are popping up everywhere—from high-fashion hubs, like Shopbop and Farfetch, to trendy stores with lower price-points, like ASOS and Zara. So no matter where you shop, you’re sure to find at least one tie-dye piece to fall in love with. (Seriously, the tie-dye clothes selection is so vast and varied you’d be hard-pressed not to.)
If 2019’s tie-dye trend has you tempted to find the nearest backyard and DIY a bunch of colorful tees, go forth and embrace your inner craft goddess. But if you’re not interested in expending the effort of tie-dyeing clothes—or if you know your tie-dye efforts always seem to result in some kind of runny brown mess (yo, been there)—there are plenty of ways to get in on the trend that involve zero DIYing what so ever. And I’m planning to take full advantage of all of them.
This dip-dye mini makes the most of two of 2019’s favorite trends: tie-dye and burnt orange.
Proof tie-dye doesn’t have to be over-the-top colorful.
A classic tie-dye print rendered in a not-so-classic silhouette.
The only thing you’ll want to snuggle up in all spring/summer long.
My friend owns this midi, and it’s exactly as cute in-person as it looks online.
Utility pants are coming in hot this spring—making this tie-dye pair even more of a must-have.
Monochromatic tie-dye offers a semi-minimalist way into a very maximalist trend.
I saw this in a store window recently and stopped to stare at it for way too long. It’s beautiful.
This tie-dye top allows for instant statement-making style—without asking you to wear anything too over-the-top.
A subtler way into the trend—and a super fun one, at that.
The styling options for this tie-dye button-down are basically endless.
A super on-trend take on a classic, silky silhouette.
Never knew tie-dye statement sleeves were a thing I needed in my life, but now that I’ve seen them, I’m obsessed.
Rendered in such a dark olive, this tie-dye sweatshirt is practically a neutral basic.
Quite possibly the trendiest date night dress on the market right now.
A tie-dye shirt you could definitely wear to work—and like, everywhere else, too.
Simultaneously strange, bold and delightful—leave it to the tie-dye trend to make weird look cool.
Who knew tie-dye and mesh could look this good together?
Tie-dye turtlenecks are here to make your winter a little bit more fun.
This tie-dye tunic is bringing all kinds of bohemian vibes to the table.
A tie-dye print so tight it almost looks like a geometric pattern.
Gray tie-dye T-shirts are cute. Gray tie-dye T-shirts with hot pink stitching are definitely cuter.
Undoubtedly the coziest—and most on-trend—sweatsuit you’ve encountered in a while.
You know that dress I said I saw in a store window and stared at for way too long? This one was next to it, and I stared at it for way too long, too.
Obsessed with the ’90s feel of this absolutely delightful turtleneck.
This tee is tie-dye and embellished—because two maximalist elements are better than one.
The way you wish your DIY tie-dye tees came out.
Another silky tie-dye slip dress—because one simply wasn’t enough.
OK, this iteration definitely qualifies as minimalist.
Definitely a bolder way into the tie-dye movement. But they’re fun and comfy, so why not give ’em a try?
Tie-dye you could probably get away with wearing to the bar.
In case tie-dye accessories are more your speed than tie-dye clothes.
A maxi so cute you’ll want to live in it—and so comfortable you probably could.
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