Quand un point vaut plus que mille lignes : le retour du motif à pois
Discover how to style the polka-dots pattern in the chicest women’s summer looks
How to create an outfit with a polka dot dress
The polka dot dress is the laziest yet most brilliant shortcut out there. It does everything on its own. If it’s long and soft, wear it with slouchy boots and a roomy bag. If it’s fitted with small dots, let it do the work: pointed pumps, no necklaces. And never a matching jacket. The more graphic the dress, the less you add around it. A clutch is more than enough.
Choosing polka dot trousers for a more graphic look
Graphic, wide, sometimes even sharp or masculine in cut. Black-on-white straight-leg trousers pair well with a basic T-shirt and a black blazer: you’ll look like you stepped out of a Wim Wenders film. Trousers, neutral top, “heavy” shoes—and it already feels like contemporary art.
Choosing polka dot trousers for a more graphic look
Graphic, wide, sometimes even sharp or masculine in cut. Black-on-white straight-leg trousers pair well with a basic T-shirt and a black blazer: you’ll look like you stepped out of a Wim Wenders film. Trousers, neutral top, “heavy” shoes and it already feels like contemporary art.
The total polka dot look: when overdoing it is the only smart choice
The total polka dot look is the closest thing to wearing an opinion. Two directions: the same dot everywhere, but playing with scale and breaking it up with skin (wrists, ankles, neckline). Or layered polka dots with different colors, it may look messy, but it’s actually graphic layering. Golden rule: clean shoes, clean bag or same pattern. But usually, polka dots already have a voice. They don’t need a chorus.
Shoes, scarves, and polka dot accessories to play with the pattern
If you don’t want to go all in, start with accessories. A polka dot scarf tied to a bag handle. Micro-dot ballet flats. Or simple polka dot socks peeking out from sneakers. It seems like nothing, but people notice. A polka dot bag can elevate jeans and a grey T-shirt instantly. But only one polka dot accessory at a time—two will clash, three becomes a manifesto. Polka dots are already an ornament; they don’t need company. Let them breathe. Let them disturb a little. In the end, that’s what they do best.
VALENTINO GARAVANI
Vanilla silk shirt with logo print
€ 1900
PATOU
Blue polka dot draped one-shoulder dress
€ 1150
PATOU
Polka-dot bloomer mini skirt
€ 580
DRIES VAN NOTEN
Écru polka-dot sheer silk cape
€ 1850
CHLOE'
Black silk jacquard mini dress with polka dot print
€ 1950
CHLOE'
Maxi black dress with lightweight silk ruffles
€ 4800
VALENTINO GARAVANI
Ivory supergran trousers with Plusdepois print
€ 1900
VALENTINO GARAVANI
Brown silk skirt with Plusdepois motif
€ 2850
GANNI
Black satin mini dress with polka dots
€ 320
VALENTINO GARAVANI
Brown swimsuit with Plusdepois motif
€ 880
MANU ATELIER
Romy perforated red suede pouch
€ 605
VALENTINO GARAVANI
Little Stars Starry silk scarf
€ 440
