Yes, polka dots are all over this season again! This simple yet effective motif is usually recognized as a cartoonish print that is unabashedly feminine; today that’s no long the case, the polka dot has been deconstructed in various forms that give it a brand new edgy image.
In the late ’40s Christian Dior used it in his revolutionary New Look collection, that made women instantly feel extravagant and romantic. Beauty icon Marilyn Monroe for whom polka dots are a signature, also wore them on a bikini; and one cannot forget Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons, who was one of the first to print them blue and white on T-shirts and wallets.
Leading the trend for this fall season included designers like Jacquemus, Balenciaga, and Loewe- who made a modern mark by slaying the runways with dots everywhere. If you are not a fan yet, there are many ways you can add playful polka dots into your winter closet without looking like Disney’s Minnie Mouse.
To toughen up this super feminine print, pair your favourite blouse with dark-washed jeans and finish the look with some edgy and structural accessories. Another way, is to go with a ruffled printed skirt and wear it with a chunky sweater paired with biker leather boots. Strips and dots are a good match, so don’t be afraid to pair your pinstriped silk blouse with a pair of wide-legged polka dot pants that will definitely keep your look contemporary cool.
Click through the gallery above to see how streetstyle icons wear their dots for winter.
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