
Spot On: Fashion’s Enduring Love Of A Polka Dot
Polka dots remain the most playful punctuation in fashion’s lexicon.
Few patterns walk the line between chic and cheerful quite like the polka dot. Endlessly adaptable – from Audrey Hepburn elegance to off-duty cool – the humble spot has danced through decades with ineffable charm. Whether worn bold or barely there, it’s a print that never tries too hard, yet always makes an impression. Here, we round up our favourite pieces bringing dots delightfully back into focus this season.

By
Lucy Abletshauser
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Published June 2025
Lucy is The Guide's go-to expert on the best online buys, from fashion to interiors. An aesthete to her core, she does the trawling so you don't have to.