Materials are the finish layer of a Dress to Impress outfit: swap a dress from Matte to Sequins or Latex and the same item reads completely differently under the runway lights. Unlike patterns, a material keeps the layer's color fully changeable, which makes them the cheapest way to make a recolored item look custom-made.
Access
Free Materials
The lineup every player has: the everyday finishes from Matte and Glitter through Denim, Silk, and Leather.
Default
Gives an item layer the plain baseline finish, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Free
- Price
- Free
- Giftable
- -
Matte
Gives an item layer the plain baseline finish, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Free
- Price
- Free
- Giftable
- -
Glitter
Gives an item layer a glittering finish that catches the runway lights, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Free
- Price
- Free
- Giftable
- -
Rainbow Glitter
Gives an item layer a glittering finish that catches the runway lights, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Free
- Price
- Free
- Giftable
- -
Denim
Gives an item layer a realistic cloth weave, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Free
- Price
- Free
- Giftable
- -
Silk
Gives an item layer a realistic cloth weave, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Free
- Price
- Free
- Giftable
- -
Light Silk
Gives an item layer a realistic cloth weave, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Free
- Price
- Free
- Giftable
- -
Metalic
Gives an item layer a hard metallic sheen, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Free
- Price
- Free
- Giftable
- -
Neon
Gives an item layer a bright glow finish, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Free
- Price
- Free
- Giftable
- -
Foil
Gives an item layer a hard metallic sheen, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Free
- Price
- Free
- Giftable
- -
Leather
Gives an item layer a leather grain finish, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Free
- Price
- Free
- Giftable
- -
Access
Materials+ Gamepass
The 24 extra finishes from the 299 Robux giftable gamepass, covering the premium and specialty textures.
Sequins
Gives an item layer a glittering finish that catches the runway lights, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Rhinestone
Gives an item layer a glittering finish that catches the runway lights, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Sparkly
Gives an item layer a glittering finish that catches the runway lights, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Fish Scales
Gives an item layer a sculpted 3D texture, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Jacquard
Gives an item layer a realistic cloth weave, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Latex
Gives an item layer a glossy high-shine surface, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Knit
Gives an item layer a realistic cloth weave, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Lace
Gives an item layer a realistic cloth weave, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Crocodile Leather
Gives an item layer a leather grain finish, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Velvet
Gives an item layer a realistic cloth weave, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Metal Tiles
Gives an item layer a hard metallic sheen, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Tartan
Gives an item layer a repeating print that recolors with the layer, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Leopard Print
Gives an item layer a repeating print that recolors with the layer, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Zebra Print
Gives an item layer a repeating print that recolors with the layer, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Checker Pattern
Gives an item layer a repeating print that recolors with the layer, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Scale
Gives an item layer a sculpted 3D texture, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Patterned Glass
Gives an item layer a translucent glasswork look, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Beads
Gives an item layer a glittering finish that catches the runway lights, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Stripes
Gives an item layer a repeating print that recolors with the layer, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Suede
Gives an item layer a realistic cloth weave, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Chainmail
Gives an item layer a hard metallic sheen, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Shapes
Gives an item layer a repeating print that recolors with the layer, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Diamond Metal
Gives an item layer a hard metallic sheen, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
Creases
Gives an item layer a sculpted 3D texture, and like every material it keeps the layer's color fully changeable.
- Access
- Materials+ Gamepass
- Price
- 299 Robux gamepass
- Giftable
- Yes
How materials work
Every item layer starts on its Default material, and any material you apply replaces the finish while leaving color editing untouched. That independence is the trick: one dress can be matte black, sequined black, or latex black without touching a single color slider. Materials arrived with the Winter 2024 update and became a core styling layer almost immediately.
Free versus Materials+
The free lineup covers the essentials: glitters, silks, metallics, leather, denim, and neon. The Materials+ gamepass (299 Robux, giftable) adds 24 more finishes, leaning into the premium textures: rhinestones, lace, velvet, crocodile leather, animal prints, and chainmail. If you compete in themed rounds regularly, the pass finishes tend to carry unusual themes (mermaid scales, armor, vintage fabrics) that the free set cannot fake.
Using finishes in judged rounds
- Match finish to theme: latex and neon for futuristic themes, velvet and lace for vintage, scales for aquatic.
- Mixed finishes on adjacent layers read as intentional tailoring; a single finish over everything reads flat.
- Sparkle finishes photograph loudest on the runway, but matte layers underneath keep them from swallowing the outfit.
FAQ
How do materials work in Dress to Impress?
Select an item layer and apply a material to change its finish, from Matte to Sequins to Latex. The layer's color stays fully editable, so materials and colors combine freely.
What does the Materials+ gamepass include?
24 additional finishes beyond the free set, including rhinestones, lace, velvet, crocodile leather, animal prints, and chainmail. It costs 299 Robux and can be gifted to other players.
Do materials replace patterns?
No, they are separate layers of customization. Patterns print a design onto an item, while materials change its surface finish, and a material stays applied while you keep recoloring the layer.
