There are garments and stylistic details from past decades that re-enter our lives every once in a while as well as prints that persist over time and become not just a fashion trend but a classic. Polka dots are just that: the print has led the fashion industry to revive it over and over again until it has become an object of mass desire. After its marked success in recent seasons, the polka dot print is here to stay, both in its more traditional form and with a play on sizes or textures.
The Carolina Herrera spring/summer runway showcased tulle puff-sleeved dresses, and shorts and jacket outfits where polka dots were the absolute star of the show in their classic black and white combo, a combination also seen in the runway collaboration between Dries Van Noten and Christian Lacroix. Other fashion houses also gave them the limelight in several different forms, including some more technicolored proposals. Several stars were also seen in polka dots, showing that they certainly don't think this print will ever go out of style. See how your favorite stars rocked the print and how they elevated it with the right accessories.
Zoe Kravitz mixes and wins
Zoe Kravitz opted for polka dots at the Golden Globes with this beautiful outfit from Saint Laurent. Here we can see one of the most popular trends this season: the mix of small, close-together polka dots with large, widely spaced ones. Over the coming months, circles of varying sizes on a variety of backgrounds will be a must.
The casual vibe
The Big Little Lies actress repeated the trend during a talk about her new series High Fidelity on the TCA Press Tour. For the occasion, she chose a pair of jeans, a white top, pointy heeled sandals with an ankle strap and a black shirt with white polka dots. Once again, the black and white print was the star of her look, and is without a doubt one of the ideal combinations for getting into the trend. So simple you can't go wrong.
Scarlett knows how to balance the print
The pencil silhouette dress
Scarlett Johansson
wore to the Film Independent Spirit Awards is an example of the variety of this print. The combo, formed by the spheres on the upper flounce and the small, sharp black dots on the bottom, is the perfect balance for this print.
Reese glams the dots up with some sparkle!
Reese Witherspoon
is another star who has surrendered to the dot plot! For the Screen Actors Guild Awards, she wore this one-shoulder column style dress by Celine with metallic stitches that contrasted with the black number. The glossy look is back in business, so bear that in mind for your up-and-coming event looks.
More than just circles
The Morning Show actress revamped the classic ‘50s print with this Dolce & Gabbana dress. If you take a closer look, the small black diamond-shaped print details replace regular dots— another way of wearing the polka dot trend.
Cute and romantic like Eiza
Eiza Gonzalez
has shown this print is one of her absolute faves on several occasions. This time the actress chose a light and delicate Giambattista Valli dress scattered with small, discreet black polka dots, ideal for the springtime.
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