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Vintage Americana to Parisian Chic: Polka Dots For Every Summer OccasionJUNE 30, 2024
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From vibrant, cutesy ladybugs to bold, elegant Dalmatians, polka dot patterns in nature are surely found in versatile forms. That certainly carries on to the appearance of polka dots this season. From swimwear and sundresses to sheer blouses and slips, you can wear the timeless pattern anywhere without looking like you're dressed for the wrong occasion. I especially adore polka dot print's centuries-long popularity in fashion because they complement so many different body types, allowing all to wear and enjoy it.
Leave your solid-color bikinis at home this summer! With some of the most popular choices being black, navy, white, and red, polka dot printed kinis are chic, while adding a flirty flair to what would otherwise be a dull look. And Many Many Clothes sells polka dot printed skirt bottoms and swim shorts if you're looking to sport something other than the typical cheeky bottom.
What's more of a 2024 summer staple than an effortless sundress? But ditch the florals and those plain "European summer" linen dresses. Since polka dots continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1950s and '60s, wearing them now can add a retro playfulness to your look. Take this custom mint blue Mirror Palais dress worn by model Darianka Sánchez, for example. Posed in front of a NYC ice cream truck with quarter crew socks and ballet flats, the photo evokes the vibe of Lana Del Rey (during her Lizzy Grant era, of course) and sweltering summer days spent on Coney Island.
Brands like Reformation and Réalisation Par have designed numerous polka dot dresses that put a modern spin on elements found in '50s and '60s dresses; i.e., plunging halter necks, collars, and foldover necklines. Rouge by Jeanne Damas also carries a ton of cute polka dot pieces.
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On the flip side of Vintage Americana, polka dots also exude je ne sais quoi. They can be incredibly sexy yet classy on blouses and evening attire when styled correctly. Try pairing sheer or mesh—perhaps with a lacy balconette bra underneath—or lightweight tops with a black/red mini skirt or trousers for a casual dinner or night out.
Slip on a pair of black polka dot tights underneath a classic LBD. No, it's not boring. It's YSL girl parading down Saint Laurent's FW Ready-to-Wear 2019 runway.
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Looking for a set? The "Remi Top" and "Marie Capri" by Fait Par Foutch merge French elegance with a relaxed Italian silhouette.
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If there's a fashion icon who knows how to pull off polka dots, it's Devon Lee Carlson. Despite donning some questionable looks—like that one dress with Bart Simpsons's face plastered all over—she still manages to carry an aura of chic charm. Although, I give her huge props for her fearless experimentation; after all, how can one be a fashion icon without dressing out of the norms of the fashion industry once in a while? But I digress.
We can see the duality of polka dots through her recent outfits: In Réalisation Par's "The Jaime" in Petite Spot, Carlson embodies the look of what I'd call the French girl-next-door—sweet and sophisticated. While in a shoot for Document Journal, she stuns as a femme fatale in a chiffon calf-length Dolce and Gabbana dress.
We can see the duality of polka dots through her recent outfits: In Réalisation Par's "The Jaime" in Petite Spot, Carlson embodies the look of what I'd call the French girl-next-door—sweet and sophisticated. While in a shoot for Document Journal, she stuns as a femme fatale in a chiffon calf-length Dolce and Gabbana dress.
