We were all joining up the dots this year, as the fashionable flocked for spots. Seen across dresses in early Dior shows or adorning Marilyn Monroe’s bikini, polka dots may come with vintage connotations, but in 2017 they were a thoroughly up-to-the-minute affair. From gargantuan to minuscule, offset with stripes or flocked with fur, here’s how to shop the most modern of dots.
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Who says your polkas need to be uniform? Experiment with varying sizes of spot to keep it modern. This Diane Von Furstenberg printed silk shirt dress (on sale for £223 Shop Farfetch) will get you started
or for casual cool this snuggly Asos White ( £75) sweater www.asos.com mixes supersized spots and stripes.
Or on the playful side with scattered spots by Natasha Zinko. This silk dress can be perfectly layered amidst wintery knits. £1260 Shop Farfetch.
This pussybow blouse with multi-coloured polka dots makes for a suave eighties-inspired staple. Tuck into high-waisted tuxedo trousers to reproduce Saint Laurent’s catwalk styling, or wear loose over fitted jeans for a slick daytime get-up. On sale for £876 Shop Farfetch.
Another way to don dots is to experiment with texture. Dries Van Noten mixes sequins and velvet in this ultra luxe midi skirt that’s sure to prove sparkles are not just for Christmas (half price for £610 at Harvey Nichols),
while we’re also going dotty for this architectural masterpiece from Jonathan Anderson at Loewe (£1895 at Browns).
Diane Von Furstenberg’s pulled out the polkas again in this chiffon midi that’s flocked with blue and red velvet. It can be worn alone or detached from its slip and thrown over jeans and a cami for the kind of contemporary cool we’ve come to expect from Jonathan Saunders at the brand’s helm. £520 Shop Net-a-Porter
On the high street, Zara finds texture in the form of fur with this spotted sweater now on sale for just £12.99,
While Topshop Boutique offers vintage vibes with this polka dot shift dress (£95) that features more splits than you can shake a banana at.
For retro styling applied to cutting-edge design, Balenciaga have hit the mark with these ingeniously crafted knife-point heels. Navy and cream polka dot satin envelops slick, Italian leather in a shoe built with a hidden space between heel and sole to accentuate feminine arches. £695 Shop Net-a-Porter
Written by Thea Carley
