The Way to Style Your Polka Dot Pieces

There are certain prints that follow a seasonal pattern .For example, floral with spring, plaid with autumn, nautical stripes with summer and then there are prints that follow a longer trend cycle, becoming seemingly retro before coming back in again. Polka dots are one such trend. They feel distinctly reflective of the past, but are reappearing in modern ways. Both oversized graphic iterations and micro spots have made their way back into fashion over the last few seasons.

While you may have once ascribed spots to retro bikinis and '50s-era cocktail dresses, there's something cool about the ways in which brands are approaching the print. On the Spring/Summer 2020 runways, designers reimagined them in micro iterations painted on floor-length dresses and even oversized versions swathed on elegant evening wear. And as for those styling the print IRL, influencers are layering on multiple dotted pieces for maximum impact. It's an easy way to start wearing this spring trend before spring actually arrives, no doubt.

Ahead, find a mix of key runway looks, Instagram outfits, and shopping picks to help inspire your endorsement of polka dots as the print trend to wear this upcoming season.

Polka Dot Trend On The Runway At Sacai

Sacai introduced a patchwork interpretation of polka dots with small and large dotted fabrics woven together into the same dress. When styled with chunky chain necklaces and combat boots, the look is decidedly cool.

Polka Dot Trend On The Runway At Altuzarra

In Paris, Altuzarra reimagined the handkerchief by playing with spot proportions. You can recreate this look yourself by styling a top and skirt with different scales of spots.

Polka Dot Trend On The Runway At Celine

Hedi Slimane sent a handful of polka dot pieces down his Spring/Summer 2020 runway for Celine. His approach translated the pattern into everyday wear that can be worn from office

to an evening out with the simple addition or subtraction of footwear and a coat or vest.

Polka Dot Trend On The Runway At Adam Lippes

Polka dots make an ideal nighttime look when you opt for a small-scale spot. Choose shoes and accessories in a bright color or a metallic for a playful ensemble

Polka Dot Trend On The Runway At Dries Van Noten

Dries Van Noten has always produced inspiring textiles, which is why seeing the brand's oversized interpretation of polka dots for spring feels especially noteworthy.

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