Trend of the week: Fashion goes full circle with a season dedicated to dots

Fashion goes full circle with another season dedicated to dots writes Annmarie O'Connor
Trend of the week: Fashion goes full circle with a season dedicated to dots
V by Very puff sleeve polka dot midi dress, Littlewoods Ireland, €38

Fashion goes full circle with another season dedicated to dots writes Annmarie O'Connor

Inspiration:

Spotted! Polka dots remain true to their boho-folk dance roots and quickstep their way seamlessly into another trend cycle.

Gone are the ingénue iterations of polka dots past. Expect mutton sleeves, print splicing and augmented silhouettes to dominate – a hop, skip and a jump from an old favourite.

Sandro, Classic polka dot shirt, €195; pleated polka dot skirt with belt, €195
Sandro, Classic polka dot shirt, €195; pleated polka dot skirt with belt, €195

Style notes:

  • Offset the whimsy of a polka dot dress with tread sole army boots or chunky trainers.
  • Brighten up a business casual blazer and luxe tee with a polka dot scarf.
  • Pro user tip: mix polka dots with other prints (like checks or stripes) by keeping to a similar colourway.
  • Swap traditional black and white spots for this season’s pretty pastels.

THE EDIT:

Go dotty for these wardrobe heroes.

Rejina Pyo, ‘Nane’ satin polka dot bag, €352.58
Rejina Pyo, ‘Nane’ satin polka dot bag, €352.58

V by Very ruffle detail midi skirt, Littlewoods Ireland, €30
V by Very ruffle detail midi skirt, Littlewoods Ireland, €30

Polka dot slingbacks, Zara, €39.95
Polka dot slingbacks, Zara, €39.95

Caroline Constas, Romy’ twist-front polka-dot silk-blend satin top,‘Net-a-porter',€530
Caroline Constas, Romy’ twist-front polka-dot silk-blend satin top,‘Net-a-porter',€530

Reformation ‘Mabille’ polka-dot woven dress, Net-a-Porter, €285
Reformation ‘Mabille’ polka-dot woven dress, Net-a-Porter, €285

Belted long polka dot dress, Mango, €69.99 (belt not featured)
Belted long polka dot dress, Mango, €69.99 (belt not featured)

Whilsa Studio polka dot scarf, Etsy, €10.84
Whilsa Studio polka dot scarf, Etsy, €10.84

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