Dress to Impress: All You Need to Know to Win the "Dystopia" Theme

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Learn what you need to create a dystopian look in DTI

Co-authored by Lucy V. Hay and Hannah Dillon

Last Updated: December 21, 2024 Fact Checked

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• What "Dystopia" Means
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• Dystopian Fashion
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• Best Items for the "Dystopia" Theme
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• Tips

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Are you a fan of Dress to Impress, but you're not sure how to win the "Dystopia" theme? If so, this is the perfect article for you! In this article we go over what dystopia means, what dystopian fashion looks like, and some Dress to Impress items you can use to make your own dystopian outfits (no VIP required!)

How to Look Dystopian in Dress to Impress

• Focus on items that look utilitarian, militaristic, or asymmetrical.
• Use a color scheme with black, brown, and muted colors.
• Avoid super glam makeup looks and hair styles.

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Section 1 of 3:

What "Dystopia" Means

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1. A "Dystopia" is a bad and frightening imagined future. It's usually post-apocalyptic. According to professional writer Lucy V. Hay, dystopia as a genre "is something that usually has its feet, or its foundations in something real." There is usually a lot of suffering and injustice, and people usually live in wastelands or squalid conditions. Some popular dystopian movies and media include The Hunger Games, Divergent, Dune, Fallout, and Blade Runner.
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Section 2 of 3:

Dystopian Fashion

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   Dystopian fashion has a unique look. Depending on the lore of the dystopian universe, the fashion might be more retro (like in Fallout) or more futuristic (like in Dune). However, there are a few key themes when looking at dystopian fashion:

   • Utilitarian and/or militaristic: Since dystopias tend to be dangerous, your clothes need to protect you from the elements or other people.
   • Loose-fitting: Many dystopian outfits are loose to allow for ease of movement, and to keep you cool in a wasteland-type setting.
   • Capes and cowls: Capes and cowls are a common element in many dystopian outfits.
   • Leather: Leather is a popular fabric choice.
   • Asymmetrical hems and lines: Many dystopian fashion outfits are asymmetrical, most likely because it looks "different" from the fashion norms of today.
   • Goggles: Goggles are featured in a lot of dystopian outfits, both for their utility as eye protection, and because they look pretty cool.
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   Stick to a brown or black color scheme, with muted colors overall. In general, dystopian fashion uses dark or muted colors. Black and brown are used often.
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Section 3 of 3:

Best Items for the "Dystopia" Theme

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   Tops The best tops for a "Dystopia" theme are:

   • The tank tops in the male section can be worn by either model type, and are good utilitarian options if you don't want the feminine tank tops in the female section.
   • The one-shoulder tank top across from the dressing rooms is a good choice if you want an asymmetrical look.
   • The slouchy sweater across from the dressing rooms is a good choice for a loose-fitting top.
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   Bottoms The best bottoms for a "Dystopia" theme are:

   • The baggy pants on the mannequin with the puffer jacket in the male section can be worn by either model type, and are a good choice if you want something loose-fitting and a little more utilitarian than the feminine options in the female section.
   • The asymmetrical skirt diagonal from the skin tone selection area is a great choice for an outfit with asymmetrical hemlines.
   • The denim shorts across from the accessories are a good basic pair of shorts for a dystopian outfit.
   • The leggings across from the dressing rooms are a great layering piece to go under a skirt.
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   Dresses The best dresses for a "Dystopia" theme are:

   • The white dress next to the female body picker is a good loose-fitting dress. It can also be turned into a skirt.
   • The Summer Ruffle Dress & Skirt from the shop is a good asymmetrical dress that can be used for layering. It costs $3000, which you can earn either by winning a round or picking it up off the floor.
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   Shoes The best shoes for a "Dystopia" theme are:

   • The combat boots next to the fuzzy hat and puffer coat mannequin are a great utilitarian and militaristic choice for a dystopian outfit.
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   Accessories The best accessories for a "Dystopia" theme are:

   • The headscarf on the mannequin with the loose white dress is a good choice for a protective head covering.
   • The goggles on the shelf next to the belts are a great addition to a dystopian outfit.
   • The arm warmers on the mannequin with the maid headwear is a good accessory choice for a dystopian outfit to add a little bit "extra."
   • Either the backpack or the messenger bag in the accessories section next to the skin tone selector would be a good bag choice for a dystopian outfit.
   • The skinny scarf in the accessories section is good utilitarian neckwear for a dystopian outfit.
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   Hair The best hair for a "Dystopia" theme is:

   • A ponytail hair. Ponytails are great for keeping your hair out of your face, which is very utilitarian.
   • Hair in braids. Similar to the ponytail style, having hair in braids will help keep it tidy and out of your face.
   • Hair down. You might opt for a hair down look if you're wearing some kind of hat. Choose a style that is more straight and plain versus one that looks heavily styled.
   • Something wispy. A wispy style makes you look a little windblown, which can help make your dystopian look more convincing.
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   Makeup The best makeup for a "Dystopia" theme is:

   • Something natural. While this is a little difficult in the Dress to Impress game, go for something that's not super glam. A dystopian universe won't have the same luxuries as ours, so makeup is likely scarce!
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   Nails The best nails for a "Dystopia" theme are:

   • Something short and natural. Just like makeup, the luxury of having long nails is probably long gone in a dystopian world. Choose a style that is short and one that matches your skin tone.
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   Seasonal and VIP Don't forget to check out the seasonal cosmetics with the various seasonal updates, as well as the VIP room if you have access to it!
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• Try layering clothes that clip together, then make one of the tops match your model's skin color. This will make the clothes look ripped.
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