35 Fresh Ways To Wear Polka Dots

Updated March 5, 2020

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Like florals, plaids and stripes, polka dots never really go out of style. The pattern was spotted all over SS20 runways (Balenciaga, Gucci, Carolina Herrera and Tory Burch, to name a few), where it was given a fresh new look for spring with graphic takes on the classic dot, playful hues and unexpected silhouettes.

Whether you go for a monochrome look that plays on scale with a mix of dainty and oversized dots or opt for a bold new take on the style with dotty garments in unexpected cuts and colours, the polka dot trend is an effortless way to make a statement. Scroll on to shop a few of our favourite ways to wear this season's hottest motif.

H&M

Puff-Sleeved Dress, $30, hm.com.

Twik

Polka Dot Tie Tee, $25, simons.ca.

Madewell

The Boxy-Crop Jean Jacket, $97, madewell.com.

Modcloth x Collectif

Cherished Past Midi Dress, $165, modcloth.com.

Oasis

Polka Dot Pleated Midi Skirt, $97, asos.com.

Farm Rio

Black Dots Mini Dress, $197, shopbop.com.

J.Crew

Long-Sleeve Peplum Top, $115, jcrew.com.

Aldo

Polka Oxford Shoes, $80, aldoshoes.com.

Mango

Polka-Dot Organza Shirt, $100, mango.com.

Addition Elle

Polka Dot T-Shirt Bra, $55, additionelle.com.

Lazy Oaf

Daytrip Polka Dot Jumpsuit, $164, urbanoutfitters.com.

Zara

Embroidered Polka Dot Blouse, $46, zara.com.

& Other Stories

Relaxed Heart Motif Dotted Sweater, US$99, stories.com.

Mango

Polka Dots Midi Skirt, $60, mango.com.

Boohoo

Twist Front Polka Dot Jumpsuit, $93, boohoo.com.

In The Style Plus

Plunge Front Blazer Dress with Pleated Skirt, $90, asos.com.

Chinti and Parker

Painted Spot Trackpants, $198, shopbop.com.

H&M

Dotted Pyjamas, $30, hm.com.

Eloquii

Tie Neck Blouse, US$80, eloquii.com.

Anthropologie

Lavinia Polka Dot Plus Jumpsuit, $110, anthropologie.com.

Everlane

Polka Dot Shirt Dress, $147, everlane.com.

Banana Republic

Polka Dot T-Shirt, $45, bananarepublic.ca.

La Vie En Rose

Minish Bikini, $46 top and $36 bottom, lavieenrose.com.

Modcloth

Timeless Tailoring Blazer, $70, modcloth.com.

Nasty Gal

Save Us A Spot Polka Dot Button-Down Blouse, $83, nastygal.com.

Marshalls

Blue Polka Dot Wrap Dress, $40, available in stores.

Reformation

Rowan Dress Es, $358, thereformation.com.

Onzie

High-Rise Leggings, $94, shopbop.com.

SheIn

Plus Polka-Dot Print Wide Leg Pants, $17, shein.com.

Topshop

Spot Tiered Midi Shirt Dress, $67, topshop.com.

Vans

Suede Polka Dot Authentic Platform 2.0, $85, vans.ca.

Simons

Polka Dot Bow Headband, $9, simons.ca.

Zara

Pearl Box Handbag, $50, zara.com.

Old Navy

Mid-Rise Secret-Slim Pockets Plus-Size Pixie Pants, $52, oldnavy.ca.

London Fog

Polka Dot Double Collar Trench Coat, $220, thebay.com.

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Andréanne Dion

Andréanne Dion is the senior editor, style and beauty at Chatelaine.

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