How to Style Polka Dots
Taking top spot for 2025? Polka dots. We enlisted the help of influencers Laura & Liz to show you how they’re wearing them.
Step aside, stripes and florals, polka dots are taking over! The good news? They suit everyone! From our polka dot dresses and polka dot skirts to polka dot tops and polka dot accessories, we’ve got plenty of options for your polka dot outfits. Let influencers Laura and Liz from the trio The Styling Three show you the pieces they’ve spotted and how they’re wearing them.
How to Style Polka Dot Dresses
A striking yet simple print, the polka dot's appeal is arguably in its chic association with the ‘50s. Laura has opted for the classic monochrome colour palette in our polka dot mini dress. A fitted top-half style with a tie-waist and delicate angel sleeves that flow into an airy A-line shape at the hem. Keep things tonal with a white bag and sandals, or add bold color pops to embrace a dopamine dressing approach.
Liz is sporting the trend with the help of our polka dot midi tea dress. The puff sleeves and V-neckline add a feminine touch, which she has juxtaposed with statement sunglasses and a knotted woven shoulder bag. To style these throughout the seasons, use faux-leather jackets, oversized blazers, and chunky knitwear. Then, swap sandals for knee-high cowboy boots and biker boots, or sneakers.
What accessories go with polka dots?
Put simply, go for block colors and avoid prints. The failsafe approach is to pick out the color of the polka dots and match your bags, shoes, jewelry, and hair accessories to that. But don’t be afraid to add metallics and pops of colour to reinvent the look and get the most out of your polka dot clothing pieces!
How to Wear a Polka Dot Skirt
The easiest way to ease yourself into the polka dot trend in 2025 is through a polka dot skirt. Lightweight and versatile enough for vacation packing and uber-polished for summer occasion dressing or events, it goes with everything from wardrobe staples to structured tailoring. For day-to-day styling, we’d wear this with a plain tank or t-shirt, or a black vest or bandeau top. To dress it up, add a kitten heel, a chunky necklace, and an effortless clutch bag. So chic.