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Weekly Fashion Fix: Join The Dots

This season, the polka dot reigns supreme.

Posted 28th October 2011, 7:30pm in Extra by Amy Rich


This season, the polka dot reigns supreme. And as far as the fashion pack are concerned there’s simply no other print to be wearing. From the coveted polka dot dress to the more daring polka dot shoe, for fashion’s sake, don’t leave home without your spots on show.

For a cheeky modernist take on a 1950s-style hat, we love this Pillbox Polka Dot Hat by ASOS. Its simple shape means the print can do the talking. Just pin at a jaunty angle and sashay out in style. £10 well spent.

Forget the ubiquitous cherry reds and pull out all the stops in a pair of Softy T Dot Flock Dr. Martens. They’re basically like bother boots with a cute and soft side. Awww. Keep it goth and team with skinny black jeans. £48.99 from Tower Boots.

Next up in your polka dot fashion checklist is this cute but ohhhh so sophisticated Spot Mesh Bodycon Dress. Featuring an exposed zip at the back, mesh polka dots and a bodycon shape, this LBD is a must-have for the party season. Slinky doesn’t even come close. £42 from Miss Selfridge.

Once upon a time (thanks to an odious school uniform) we thought we’d never be seen dead in bottle green. Ever. Again. But, ooh, how times have changed. And it’s all thanks to this delectable pair of Green Polka Dot Super Skinny Jeans for £40 from River Island. Please excuse us - we’re kind of salivating right now…

Our Jessie J moment du jour comes courtesy of Violent Lips Temporary Lip Tattoos for £12 from ASOS. Remember those little fake tattoos you’d get from a machine back in the 80s? You wet the back and then applied to your arm and fooled your mates into thinking it was the real deal…? Well, these aren’t them but they’re not far off. Just trim the lips to the shape of yours, wet the back and apply. They’ll last for up to eight hours. Polka dot fashion doesn’t get much more crazier than a polka dot pout. Mwah!

Et finally, keep the polka dot trend casual in this Spot Collar Front Tee from Topshop. Featuring a mesh peter pan collar and cute button-down back this little top is fashion perfection. £28 and that’s your lot for this week…

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