Polka dots are returning as a hot trend this season! Marc Jacobs’ Resort 2011 collection was filled with polka dots, but this time around they were bigger, more structured and therefore more sophisticated.
So, how do we wear polka dots, without looking dated and matronly? You can choose to follow this trend through details and accessories, or you can go all the way and wear a polka dot dress or jacket. Whatever you choose to do, have fun with it!
Here are three different looks for inspiration:
Fashionista At Work
PRODUCT INFO: Top – Wedges – Sunglasses – Skirt – Earrings
– Blazer
If you’re in a creative, modern company that likes to dress casually and smart, this outfit could inspire your summer wardrobe. Here, the polka dots are subtle mixed with another hot summer trend, namely the floral print!
Gone shopping…
PRODUCT INFO: Bag – Sandals – Jumpsuit – Hat - Bangle
This little jumpsuit is very fashionable – we saw something similar on Sienna Miller not too long ago. Mixing it with a 1960s woven hat with polka dots makes the look more personal and chic. Adding some raw details like the bangle and the gladiators with silver studs creates the perfect contrast to the hat and the polka dots, making the outfit more modern and edgy.
Spotted at night…
PRODUCT INFO: Dress – Clutch – Shoes – Ring
Polka dots are mostly associated with daytime and especially swimwear and lingerie. But the bigger and more structured dots can add a little fun to a sophisticated party outfit. A dress like this needs subtle accessories, so go with simple jewelry, handbag, hair and shoes. The dots are enough detail on their own!
How would you wear it? Subtle details or polka dots all the way?
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Love the way you’ve interpreted this trend! :D
Thanks, Leia :)
These are fabulous! xxx
Thanks, Jasna :)
I’m not much for prints, but I have to admit I am LOVING polka dots this year. Want more! Love the skirt in the first ensemble, really fun!
Yeah, such a great way to incorporate polka dots. It is Marc Jacobs, after all :) So fresh and fun!
Thanks for your comment, Elisa :)
I just want all these outfits.. I have a polka dot bustier dress I got last year for a wedding (it was so 80s and I Was so in love with it) and I think I should wear it again!
xoxo
Miss Neira
Thanks Neira! I like these new Marc Jacobs polka dots! So sophisticated!
We love the style of ‘Spotted at Night’
Old meets new, revisioned, re-vamped… lovely!
Polka-dots are timeless, chic and sometimes tongue-in-chic
Victoria Whiteland
We love Polka-dot Corsets with red roses too..
Our own sophisticated summer nights mix retro style glamour…
Simply love the work and shopping looks! I think I’d prefer the subtle hint of polka dots in my outfit. :)
I love the fact that you have not gone for the very obvious polka dot styles. Less is more as they say!
love linds xx
Yes, I like this style to be a little more subtle. It loses effect when all you have on are polka dots! Thanks so much for the comment, Lindsey! Xx Milana
wow! lovely pics
your blog is great!
xx
hi, I need help,
I have just purchased a great Navy & white polka dot dress.1950′s style to wear to chester races…HELP how do I assessories without making the dress look taky rather than sophisticated. I need a facinator? which colour do I go for.
The model had a red rose on belt which was nice but then how do I work shoes,bag,facinator and in what colour…