It Isn't Even Spring Yet, But This Affordable Trend Is Taking Over the World

We should preface by saying that this isn't the first time we've brought tie-dye to your attention. We've pointed out the nostalgia factor of tie dye, shown you how to wear it (here and here), and championed Reformation's new tie-dye tee collection. The reason we're bringing up the trend yet again is this: It's emerged as one of the major trends to come out of every city of fashion month street style, and we're simply struck by home many cool, affordable pieces on the market right now.

It's always a bummer when a trend is blowing up but you can't find a good affordable version of it (take leather trench coats, for example). That's clearly not the case with tie-dye. You can certainly find plenty of designer takes of the trend (Proenza Schouler is leading the pack), but you also can also find lots of mid-priced and fast-fashion takes. With that, keep scrolling to see how the fashion crowd has been styling tie-dye around the world, and shop our favorite affordable pieces.

On the Streets

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Need we say more?

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This is how to wear tie-dye to work (and get away with it).

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Subtle tie-dye for the win.

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No crazy colors needed.

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Blue tie-dye is the perfect match for denim.

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Made it easy on yourself and just copy this look.

On Instagram

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Next up, the best under-$100 version of every spring trend.

Allyson Payer
Senior Editor

Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.