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30 polka dot pieces perfect for a summer soirée30 polka dot pieces perfect for a summer soirée
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30 polka dot pieces perfect for a summer soirée


by Sarah Gill
29th Apr 2025

Though they’re being hailed as the attention-grabbing pattern du jour for spring/summer, polka dots never truly go out of style. Here’s how to wear them…

There are 101 ways to wear the polka dot “trend”, so whether you want incorporate it with a simple accessory, or go all out with a head to toe polka dot look, the options are endless.

While the classic black and white polka dot offers a timeless appeal, there are fun alternatives that make good use of colour and mismatched dot sizing. A block print co-ord polka dot set? Yes please. 

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