PLAYFUL YET POISED, POLKA DOTS ARE ALL GROWN UP THIS WINTER, SPANNING STYLES FROM RETRO ROMANCE TO SLEEK SOPHISTICATION, PROVING THERE’S POWER IN THE PRINT
BY DANIELLE KIRIAKOS
Dolce & Gabbana Polka Dot Cotton Poplin Sundress
Channeling the brand’s signature Sicilian glam our, this cotton-poplin dress from the Mambo collection brings ‘50s pin-up energy into modern day, complete with a sweetheart neckline and flirty flared skirt. And yes, there are pockets! $2,395, modesens.com
Valentino Garavani Ruffle Polka Dot Belted Mini Dress
All flutter and no fuss, this wool-silk mini dress cinches at the waist with a matching belt and falls into a playful A-line shape. Ruffle accents and subtle dots bring a feminine rhythm to the piece for equal parts flirtation and finesse. $5,100, bergdorfgoodman.com
Jacquemus The Punto Top
In true Jacquemus spirit, scale is everything. Oversized polka dots dance across this exaggerated silhouette, complete with a high stand-up collar and zip detail for a playful wink to ‘60s mod. $3,500, jacquemus.com
Khaite Lina Medium Studded Suede Crossbody Bag
for the minimalist who loves a little mischief, this suede crossbody is traced with subtle studs, echoing the rhythm of polka dots in a tactile finish. It’s structure meets softness, modern femininity made tangible. $1,900, khaite.com
Valentino Garavani Equivoque Tall Polka Dot Boots
Find your groove in these lively knee-high boots that reinterpret classic polish with playful precision, deliver ing style and structure in every strut. Crafted in smooth leather and patterned with contrasting polka dots, the round toe and sculpted silhouette salute to retro glamour while remaining unmistakably of-the-moment. $1,990, bergdorfgoodman.com
Brandon Maxwell Exclusive Riviera Polka-Dot Wool-Silk Maxi Dress
Where fantasy meets form, this maxi dress channels Old Hollywood through a modern lens. Cut in a flowing wool-silk blend and scattered with dreamy dots, it’s equal parts glamour and grace. $2,800, modaoperandi.com
Miu Miu Polka-Dot Crepe de Chine Skirt
Classic meets coquette. This high-rise silk crepe de chine skirt falls just below the knee and moves with soft pleats that give every step a feminine sway. Finished with an invisible side zip, it’s the kind of piece that feels effortlessly vintage yet refreshingly modern. $2,150, bergdorfgoodman.com
Prada Polka-Dot Chiffon Short-Sleeve Midi Shirtdress
Sheer chiffon drapes with weight less ease on this playful shirtdress. Finished with contrast buttons and patch pockets, it walks the line between office-ready and off-duty chic – Prada’s kind of effortless authority. $6,200, prada.com
Chloé Flowy Tiered Polka Dot Long Dress
Light as air, this flowy chiffon maxi cascades in soft tiers, each layer catching movement with graceful ease. The subtle dot print lends a sweetness to the gown’s bohemian spirit. $3,225, fwrd.com