Dye Job

Once a mainstay of Grateful Dead fans and summer campers, tie-dye is making a modern come back. Updated in an array of muted colors and ombré-inspired patterns, this psychedelic staple gives boys’ and girls’ styles a whole new groove. Borrowing inspiration from dip-dyed women’s resort looks in 2015—from chiffon skirts at Alexander Wang to flared trousers at Michael Kors—children’s designers are adding eye-catching swirls and subtle color fades to button-downs, blankets and board shorts. With the power to elevate casual duds and bestow formal silhouettes with an extra oomph of cool, we recommend dipping into this season’s twisted trend.