While polka-dot dress will always have a place in my wardrobe, style insiders are opting for a more everyday alternative to see them through.
In dress form, polka dots are reminiscent of a sort of poshness synonymous with the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. The appeal of the speckled print is tied up with cultural moments and special occasions like glamorous soirées or a visit to a swanky bar for expensive cocktails.
The polka-dot tops succeed is in bringing that sensation to more casual moments like morning brunches or workplace attire.
There’s a real sense of nostalgia to the print, but it doesn’t feel overdone or trend-driven. It’s timeless in the same way gingham is, but there’s a softness to polka dots that makes them feel a little more romantic.
There’s something so feminine about it, like a subtle nod to that classic ’50s, nostalgic but still wearable today for the modern woman.
Today, I am wearing Anewsta polka dot blouse, with a little design details as a bow and big balloon sleeves that really make a piece feel special.
Polka dot blouse – Anewsta
Shorts – Zara
Mules – SHEIN