The ombre look is no longer just reserved for hairstyles. The trend has its way from hair styling to make-up to nail design. Such effects also find their place in the fabrics of the current fashion collections. Soft color gradients are very popular and an absolute must-have for the coming summer. Below we present outfits in fresh colors and 18 styling tips for a stunning look.
We start the post with a princess dress that Jennifer Lopez chose for the 2015 American Music Awards. The fantastic dress is decorated entirely with sparkling crystals and sequins that reflect the light and create a fairytale appearance. The material under the glitters is characterized by a pink color gradient - from magenta (the so-called fuchsia color) through pink to white. A loose bun and glittering high heels complete the glamorous look.
Hot summer trend
The ombre look in clothing and fashion in general is very typical, especially for the boho style. Gentle color gradients and washed-out motifs look casual and exude a special summer feeling. If you haven't bought a maxi skirt or long summer dress yet, then it's long past time. Go for cheerful summer colors such as turquoise, green, yellow or orange and choose a model with a beautiful effect on the lower part.
Such dresses are very diverse, like the garment itself. If you want a fresh but at the same time elegant summery look, then choose a simple model with a color gradient between white and another color, for example blue. If the dress has a classic line and is not too short, it is perfect even for business meetings, but also for other special informal occasions.
On the other hand, an airy dress with spaghetti straps is something for leisure time. It is simply ideal for the hot summer days and the perfect companion for everyday life as well as for a trip or a walk. The fresh colors and casual cut combine very easily with flat or heeled shoes. Espadrilles are very trendy at the moment and are also comfortable and extremely easy to care for. The outfit in the picture is a true inspiration.
Pastel tones and neutral, light colors are ideal for summer office outfits. Although they look fresh, they are not as bright and do not stand out as much. By gently transitioning between the different tones, you can create a stylish ombre look that is suitable for any occasion. For an elegant appearance, avoid strong contrasts. Shoes in a nude color go very well with this. By the way, with such a pair you can complement any outfit.
Denim Ombre Look
Ombre look in jeans is a hot trend, especially in ankle length. Here too, as with dresses and skirts, it is possible for the color gradient to run from bottom to top or vice versa. It would be optimal for the figure if the dark area was around the hips. Optionally, the garment is largely light and the contrast is placed in the lower area, below the knees. The effect can be achieved using different techniques. A variant is the immersion bath or dip-dye. Alternatively, a similar result can be achieved if different pieces of fabric in the corresponding color shades are sewn together. Look at the example above.
Make your own jeans – instructions
In the dip-dye technique, the respective textiles are dipped into one or more dye baths. Depending on how long the fabric hangs in the water, the color transition becomes more intense or, on the contrary, lighter. However, this method only achieves best results if the textiles are white. On the other hand, dark fabrics can be bleached. Depending on the concentration of the bleach, the color gradient results. Coming soon with simple instructions.
There are commercially available dyes specifically designed for textiles that you can use to dye your clothes directly in the washing machine. However, these can be used to design a garment by hand in the selected color. Only half the amount is used and dissolved in hot water. Depending on the desired color depth, you can use more or less colorants. Usually 60 °C water temperature is enough to achieve the desired result. It is recommended to leave the textile in the dye bath for 30 to 45 minutes.
If you want to dye the garment in two equal halves or achieve several equal layers with different thicknesses, you can mark individual areas that you can later design in the respective color strength. Safety pins or simply pins can be used here as marking points and for fixing. It's best to use a coat hanger and hang the garment over a bucket. This makes it easier to handle the fabric to achieve relatively even layers of paint and the excess paint drips into the bucket. If you get more than just two colors with a nice gradient, dip the fabric into the dye bath little by little for the same amount of time, for example about 10 minutes.
To achieve additional effects, you can fix the fabric in some places with rubber bands or cable ties and thus immerse it in the dye bath. If you place the ties at the same distance between them, you get a nice, regular pattern. Finally, rinse thoroughly with water and wash once separately from other clothing.
*It is advisable to wear rubber gloves during the coloring process, as the metal agent severely damages the skin. You should also protect your clothing as unwanted bleach stains can quickly appear.
Der Denim Look
Jeans shorts are definitely something for the summer and combined with the effect they quickly become a favorite piece. In fact, it makes sense to do your first attempt at the immersion technique with something smaller than pants.
A denim jacket or denim skirt with an ombre effect is also something very special. Brands like Acne and Levis rely on the trendy look in their collections. In addition, details such as rips and frayed hems appear every now and then in clothing made from destroyed denim and complement the casual, loose appearance.
If the ombre look in clothing is not something for you, then rely on effective accessories. Here we have some inspiration for you.
