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10 Ways to Wear Polka Dots Now

by Colin Summers

A model wearing a shirt with dots, black pants, a red corset belt, and a straw hat

The polka-dot print has always been a bit tricky to seamlessly fit into your everyday wardrobe. Luckily now, with designers like Gucci and Monse championing the dot, the print has become more accessible and wearable than ever before. Whether it be a pair of wide-legged trousers from Altuzarra to wear to work, or a comfortable balloon-sleeved Balenciaga top to throw on for the weekend, there’s something that almost everyone can get on board with. The print has also found its way into the eyewear game, as recent CFDA Fashion Fund participants Krewe Du Optic have created a great pair of sunglasses with acetate and gold polka-dot frame for your next trip in the sun. All these pieces and more deserve a… spot in your wardrobe. Click through for the best items to buy now.

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Photographed by Alasdair McEllan; styled by Edward Enninful.

“A la Mode”, W Magazine February 2017.

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Altuzarra Ross polka-dot flared trousers, $597, matchesfashion.com

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Balenciaga balloon-sleeved polka-dot print crepe blouse, $1,095, matchesfashion.com

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Gucci Ruffled printed silk-charmeuse gown, $5,100, net-a-porter.com

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Krewe Octavia square-frame acetate and gold-plated sunglasses, $315, net-a-porter.com

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Marc Jacobs polka-dot streatch-jersey dress, $540, net-a-porter.com

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Monse asymmetric polka-dot silk-twill top, $750, net-a-porter.com

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Oscar De La Renta Printed silk crepe de chine wide-leg pants, $1,890, net-a-porter.com

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Rochas flower application polka-dot ballerinas, $398, farfetch.com

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Saloni Ruby polka-dot and floral print silk dress, $562, matchesfashion.com

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Vetements ruffled-shoulder polka-dot print crepe dress, $3,265, matchesfashion.com