Classic and timeless, polka dots hark back to an elegance of yesteryear – of Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch, of Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina, and of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. But there’s also a playfulness to polka dots that can instantly enliven any look. From polka-dot pussycat bows by Marc Jacobs to Loeffler Randall’s rickrack-trimmed mules and a halter-neck Ganni swimsuit, here’s our edit of the best polka dot clothing and accessories to don this summer.
Marc Jacobs Dot silk sleeveless midi dress; HK8,790, marcjacobs.com
P.A.R.O.S.H. Polka dot satin trousers; HK$3,295, farfetch.com
Anine Bing Polka dot skirt; HK$2,623, farfetch.com
Alix of Bohemia Limited edition Charlie polka dot trousers; HK$4,080, modaoperandi.com
Rosie Assoulin Polka-dot flocked cotton-blend poplin midi skirt; HK$6,124.97, net-a-porter.com
Ganni Polka-dot halterneck swimsuit; HK$990, net-a-porter.com
Isla Polka dot shoulder bag; $HK2,098, farfetch.com
Michael Kors Collection Off-the-shoulder lace-trimmed polka-dot silk crepe de chine top; HK$7,375, net-a-porter.com
Ulla Johnson Niko embroidered polka-dot high-rise flared jeans; HK$2,540, net-a-porter.com
Loeffler Randall Vera ruffled rickrack-trimmed polka-dot canvas mules; HK$2,351.25, net-a-porter.com
Dice Kayek High-waisted polka dot trousers; HK$9,660, farfetch.com
Zimmermann Zippy polka-dot tiered midi dress; HK$8,705, matchesfashion.com
Prada Polka-dot chiffon blouse; HK$8,975, matchesfashion.com
Lisa Marie Fernandez Polka-dot linen midi dress; HK$4,870, net-a-porter.com
Marc Jacobs Dot organza bow blouse; HK6,890, marcjacobs.com
Sleeper “Atlanta” Linen dress in Polka Dot; HK$2,511.70, the-sleeper.com
Adriana Degreas Mille Punti polka-dot print headband; HK$1,093, matchesfashion.com
Oscar de la Renta Strapless asymmetric polka-dot flocked tulle top; HK$15,394, net-a-porter.com
Rejina Pyo Sibylle draped two-tone polka-dot crepe midi dress; HK$6,205, net-a-porter.com
Comme des Garçons Ruched polka-dot washed-satin blouse; HK$3,095, net-a-porter.com
Mother of Pearl Jasper pleated polka-dot satin shirt; HK$3,260, net-a-porter.com
Faithfull The Brand Tessa and Helena polka-dot bikini; HK$1,385, net-a-porter.com
Malone Souliers + Emanuel Ungaro Maureen 100 satin-trimmed polka-dot faille mules; HK3,918, net-a-porter.com
Maria La Rosa Polka-dot silk-blend socks; HK$495, net-a-porter.com
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Alice Riley-Smith
