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# Feline-Flecked Frocks
The IDS Meow T-Shirt Dress Boasts a Purring Print

By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-08-28 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ids-meow-tshirt-dress
References: [outblush](http://www.outblush.com/women/fashion/dresses-skirts/ids-meow-tshirt-dress) & [birdsnest.au](http://www.birdsnest.com.au/brands/ids/21629-meow-t-shirt-dress)

The IDS Meow T-Shirt Dress is not your average cat-lady moo moo. This brightly colored clothing garment, which features an unconventional pattern, is a sweet way to show your endearment for cuddly [cat companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds).

With a playful approach to [party dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-back-shift-dress), the IDS Meow T-Shirt Dress will show off your carefree personality and lighthearted approach to fashionable apparel. This striking red dress features a minimalist nude-colored collection of cats; although, one of the cats stands out with a striking orange shade.

This dress is perfect for the summer and will look beautiful paired with nude heels and simple statement jewelry pieces. Keep the stereotypical [cat-lady apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-and-sanrio) in the closets -- at all times -- and instead, opt for a more fashionable way to showcase your unashamed affection for felines.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.1/10
- Popularity: 18% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Playful Prints:** Opportunity for clothing brands to incorporate unconventional patterns and designs into their garments.
- **Carefree Fashion:** Potential for brands to create clothing that showcases a carefree and lighthearted personality.
- **Statement Summer Dresses:** Demand for unique and eye-catching dresses for summer occasions.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of unconventional and playful prints in their clothing lines.
- **Jewelry:** Opportunity for jewelry brands to provide simple statement pieces that complement unique clothing patterns.
- **Footwear:** Potential for shoe companies to offer nude heels that pair well with striking summer dresses.

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