Spring/Summer Trends 2019

Tie-dye appeared on the Spring and Fall 2019 runways in fresh and versatile ways, playing on various decades of the enduring print. From a delicate and artisanal approach at Christian Dior to an ’80s rock ‘n’ roll take, designers proved that tie-dye continues to live on.

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FTF partnered with Mary Anne Cribbs for this post! FTF and Mary Anne met on IG and became sisters and friends in all things fashion!

Mary Anne lives just north of Toronto in Barrie, Ontario Canada. She retired two years ago from a lengthy career (almost 30 years ) in the fashion and beauty industry in management positions, primarily with MAC cosmetics for the latter part. Mary Anne currently freelances as a stylist and makeup artist giving advice and help to many clients whom she’s seen for years (She has been reviving her home business in this field.). She has a background in Psychology and worked for 10 years with the school board in a program that was designed to help build self confidence in children who were shy and withdrawn. In a nutshell, she’s continuing to do this with women by helping them to become more confident with their makeup and wardrobe choices.

Mary Anne has been obsessed with fashion since birth (I can sure relate to that!!!). “Age doesn’t mean giving up on style!” She is an avid fan of the tie dye trend!

Mary Anne stated, “To say that I embrace the return of this trend would be an understatement! I have always loved tie dye as to me it expresses individualism since each piece is unique! And years ago since I always made my own using Rit dye, I decided to start doing it again! Purchased some youth size medium and large tees from Walmart and went for it! Now I’m addicted! My mom calls it the “last of my hippie tendencies”! But I truly do love the boho styles from the 60’s and 70’s the most and continue to wear a lot of this style! Believe it or not I’m actually too young to have been a “true” hippie (in sense of going to Woodstock, or hanging out in Yorkville). As my dad used to say when I wanted to do those things as a young teen, “over my dead body!” So really I guess I was more of a “hippie wannabe”! Anyway I actually think this trend is timeless for the coming spring/summer and I will be wearing it for sure including some of my own creations!”

Tie Dye Process

The first picture below is during Mary Anne’s own “tie dye” adventure. “It’s really so fun and easy; and you can’t go wrong with it however you choose to do it! There are lots of tips and tricks on You Tube too. Walmart has kits of colours or individual Rit dyes as does Michaels or any craft store probably!”

Mary Anne purchased this hoodie from West 49 in a youth size XL . It was only $29.99! “I love the bright colours!”

Mary Anne’s tshirt is from Zara and her jeans are from Forever 21.

Mary Anne found this tee at Winners a month or so ago, jeans are also from Winners and her sandals are from Topshop (old)

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SHOP THE TREND

Tie Dye Trends

FTF recently did a post on spring trends, which included tie dye: How We Style Spring – HERE

I shopped my closet and pulled out a few tie dye items. This tee is so old that I’m not sure where I originally purchased it. My guess is Macy’s. Did you figure out that I love the rhinestone embellished peace sign?

This tie dye top is also from my closet and pretty old. I think I might have gotten it at Carsons. The oversized flowy cut makes it super comfortable and figure forgiving on your mid-section.

Four years ago, we took a family vacation to Disney World. As standard with many families, I decided we needed several sets of matching tops for the trip. This was met with some resistance. However, the tie dye matching tees from Etsy were a big hit! We washed them and wore them twice that week! We are about to embark on a Disney cruise this summer. My favorite girlie and I are going to try and make our own matching tie dye tees this time around! Wish us luck! More to come on how that goes!

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