# Convertible Colorblock Tanks Multifunctional Dress by Mary Ping's Slow and Steady Wins the Race By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-08-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-pings-slow-and-steady-wins-the-race References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2009/08/27/cool-casual-colorblock-covertible-tank-dress/) & [urbanoutfitters](http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&navAction=jump&id=16561490&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=SEARCH) Urban Outfitters and Mary Ping's Slow and Steady Win the Race teamed for this [colorblock tank dress that converts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-uniform-collection) in a multitude of ways. It can be worn has a [loose fitting layered tank top](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-bandits-phoebe-cardigan) (in orange, ivory, blue, or grey) or as an ankle length tank dress. The top layer is a low cut scoop neck that sits atop a [spaghetti strap racer back](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logo-ribbed-knit-tank). Check out the gallery above to see all the different ways you can wear this Urban Outfitters and Mary Ping's Slow and Steady Win the Race colorblock tank dress. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multifunctional Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to design clothing that can be worn in multiple ways for added versatility and value. - **Colorblocking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with different color combinations and techniques to create visually striking designs. - **Collaborative Fashion Collections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with designers or brands to create unique and exclusive clothing collections that blend different styles and aesthetics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize technology, such as virtual try-on tools or personalized styling algorithms, to enhance the online shopping experience. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly and sustainable materials and production processes to meet the growing demand for environmentally conscious fashion. - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate technology, such as 3D printing or smart fabrics, into the design process to create innovative and futuristic clothing designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tunic-Style Summer Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-back-shift-dress.md) - [Summer-Ready Wool Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quintessential-tank-top.md) - [Versatile Sleek Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar.md) - [Utilitarian Convertible Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convertible-padded-coat.md) - [Sporty Modular Cargo Skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-cargo-midi.md) - [3-in-1 Platform Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise.md) - [Versatile Summer Rompers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hadley-romper.md) - [Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colville.md) - [Modular Outerwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-dj-vu.md)