These outfits are for Team Polka Dot, which I suspect is a smaller team than Team Stripe. Polka dots come in all sorts. Large, small, two-toned, multi-coloured, neutral, non-neutral, subtle and bold. I love polka dots. Personally, I prefer my own polka dots two-toned, with white as one of the colours. Apart from an avocado scarf and black satchel, the polka dots in my wardrobe are dark blue and white. I like them both big and small. Here are the items:
On to some outfit ideas. Feel free to create your own versions of these in any colour palette.
1. Dotty Dress
Pull on a polka dot dress in a silhouette that tickles your fancy, and finish it off with a pair of shoes that work with the silhouette. Here, the high-low kimono dress with defined waist is combined with a pair of heeled cognac sandals that match the colour of the dots, and bookend the model’s hair. Simple and striking.
2. Dotty Skirt
This skirt is what I call “polka-dot-lite” because the design isn’t a perfectly round and regimented dot, but rather a loose dot in a loose square creating a similar geometric integrity. That might be how you prefer to wear polka dots. An on-trend olive tiered skirt is combined with a fluid linen olive shirt. It’s tucked to showcase the waistline, which creates outfit structure. The look is finished off with matching flat olive sandals and belt. A canary yellow straw bag complements the greens. An elegantly relaxed and casual look.
3. Dotty Blouse
A two-toned polka dot pattern mixes well with plaids in a similar colour palette, which is what you see here. A dressy navy and white dotty blouse is combined with a dressy pair of earthy plaid cropped pants. The navy and white in the plaid of the pants match the navy and white in the blouse. A forest green topper unexpectedly graces the outfit, and matches a pair of green sling-back pumps. Gorgeous for business casual, or whenever you feel like wearing the look.
4. Dotty Texture
If you prefer dots in one colour, try them as a texture. Here a white eyelet dress is made of a polka dot pattern. It’s like a self-colour polka dot. The expanse of white is broken up with a cognac belt, and adds a waistline to the dress. A shiny gold topper and metallic platform sandals add drama to the look, and further break up the expanse of white. A brown bag that matches the belt would work well too. Fashion-forward. Add jewellery, watch and eyewear as desired.
