# Colorful Jellybean Dresses This Carnival Dress is a Fun and Vibrant Summer Dress By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-09-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-dress References: [modcloth](http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/carefree-carnival-dress-in-jelly-beans) For the ladies who don't mind dressing up quirkier than the rest, the carnival dress is perfect for your taste. This sweetly designed dress is anything but simple. While the base color is black, it's overloaded with [fun and whimsical designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-wear-label) of [colorful jellybeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenny-lemons-x-magnolia-bakery). The A-line look and scooped neckline makes this dress super girly while still embodying a fun personality. This dress is called the carnival dress, as it's definitely a great choice for a day at the fair. As its length will ensure you don't get too hot while walking around, you'll definitely fit in with all the fantastic elements at a carnival. This cute dress is perfect for a date as well, or just hanging out with friends. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Quirky Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by offering unique and playful designs. - **Fun Summer Dresses:** Innovation potential in creating vibrant and whimsical dresses for the summer season. - **A-line Silhouette:** Opportunity to innovate by exploring new variations of the A-line dress silhouette. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Incorporating fun and colorful elements in dresses can attract younger consumer demographics. - **Entertainment:** Collaborating with carnivals and fairs to create exclusive dress designs for attendees. - **Hospitality:** Providing dress options suitable for casual dates and hanging out with friends at venues like restaurants and cafes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Yellow Fit-and-Flare Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-fitandflare-dresses.md) - [Tunic-Style Summer Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-back-shift-dress.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Easter Jelly Bean Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-bean-dessert.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Leopard Mini Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-mini-dresses.md) - [Gelatin Dessert Jelly Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jello-jelly-beans.md) - [Captivating Valetine's Day Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petal-pups-latest-valentines-day-collection.md) - [Social Good Prairie Dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gwen-dress.md)