HOW TO STYLE POLKA DOTS

Yes – you are seeing spots, but don’t worry. 2026’s proliferation of polka dots, as spotted everywhere from Copenhagen Fashion Week to your favourite influencer’s wardrobe, is completely normal. Case in point: our adidas Originals x ASOS polka-dot set, which sold out near-instantly. We've got polka-dot dresses, polka-dot tops, polka-dot skirts... everything that's dotty. Patterns don’t get much more classic than polka dots, so there truly are countless ways to style them. Read on to see five of our faves, as seen on you.

Big, bright colours have summer written all over them, especially primary colours of red, yellow and blue. @kathrynlucyoutfit’s gone for lipstick-red adidas Firebird shorts to go with her shirred polka-dot top, and added some blue statement earrings for good measure. You don’t need to do all three colours to get the essence of the look – two will do just fine.

 

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Similar: ASOS DESIGN shirred slash neck top in yellow and black polka dots, £24
Similar: Accessorize beaded hibiscus flower earrings in pink, £14
Topshop Bobbi leather woven ballet in buttermilk, £48
adidas Originals Firebird shorts in red, £35

If you’re apprehensive about doing a head-to-toe polka-dot look, don’t be – @luisamuhs’s co-ord is a subtler, pared-back take on the graphic. The denim set has a tonal palette, and the subtle variations of brown keep it in chic territory. She’s styled it with a colour-coordinating bag and shoes.

 

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ASOS DESIGN denim funnel neck jacket in chocolate polka dot, £50
ASOS DESIGN barrel jeans in chocolate polka dot, £40
Similar: Bershka Soft faux suede bowling bag in brown, £39.99
Similar: ASOS DESIGN rimless sunglasses in gold with purple gradient lens, £16

Polka dots are the hero pattern of the 50s vintage aesthetic, so why not channel the Old Hollywood starlet vibe with another era-appropriate, very much trending style? We're talking capri pants. @emiliesaunders has gone for a sleek black pair with a polka-dot jacket up top. By matching her cream tank top to the spots, she’s making her monochrome look even more harmonious.

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Similar: Bershka Oversize polka dot jacket in black, £39.99
Similar: Topshop bengaline capri in black, £36
Similar: JW PEI Hana medium weave texture tote bag in black, £150
Similar: Schuh Linnet slip on mesh ballet in black, £28

Don’t want to commit to head-to-toe polka dots? Head scarves, scrunchies and scarves are by far the easiest way to add some of the kitsch print into your ‘fit, but we’re especially big fans of a polka-dot bag moment. @linseyluong’s ludicrously capacious bag elevates her classic jeans and white tee combination. We love the buttermilk yellow Bershka style but are equally into the brand’s brown-and-pink version too.

 

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ASOS DESIGN oversized t-shirt with double peplum hem in white, £24
Similar: Bershka Polka dot bucket bag in brown, £29.99
Similar: Havaianas slim square toe metallic logo flip flops in pink, £34
Similar: ASOS DESIGN baggy horseshoe jean in light mid wash, £36

@beffshuff has brought polka dots bang up to date by mixing and matching her colours. In this case, it’s spring’s most beloved hues, buttermilk and chocolate – how delicious is that? Her adidas SL72s are shaded in both colours, which tie the entire look together. She’s finished it off with a yellow bag.

 

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Similar: COLLUSION polka dot keyhole corseted top co-ord in lemon, £25.99
Similar: Topshop Maddie large shoulder bag in buttermilk, £32
adidas Originals SL 72 OG trainers in brown and yellow, £85
ASOS DESIGN asymmetric dropped waist maxi skirt in polka dot, £32