One of the emerging trends now that summer is getting closer is the sublimation dress, a lightweight sundress that has undergone dye sublimation.

Dye sublimation is a printing technique that has been used on a lot of things like coffee mugs, tiles and yes, fabric.  Unlike tie dyeing, dye sublimation leaves very bright and very vibrant colors on the textile.  Not only that, the process can create photorealistic graphics and images on the fabric.

The new summer trend, however, is similar to tie dyeing.  The fabric is creased in different ways so that each dress comes out unique.  The creases create gaps among the colors so that no two dresses are the same.

It is like wearing an abstract art, only more comfortable and perfect for summer.  Sublimation dresses and tops are available at major retailers and on Amazon.com.

So how do you pull it off?  Remember that summer is all about fighting the heat and being comfortable.

For this dress, you can experiment with flip flops or gladiator sandals, which should look good with an anklet made out of wood or corals.  And this:

White sterling silver cuff bracelet with Flowers

There are also sublimation maxi dresses like this one:

These maxi dresses are great because they can flatter your curves, highlighting your womanly charms.  Pregnant women can aslo be sassy in these.

Accessorize with these:

Gray Designo Heart Pendant with Sterling Silver

Grey sterling silver cuff bangle with floral design

For a more flexible sublimation dress that you can don day or night, go for a tunic dress like this one:

Go ahead and bring out your gladiator sandals for a quick lunch with your BFF, but don’t forget these:

Jasper Earrings on French Wire

Silver brown millacreli murano glass heart pendant

You can also pair this tunic dress with a more formal pair of shoes, then wear your gold jewelry or pearls for a great night out with friends or that special someone.