Dot Dress

Polka dot is a pattern consisting of an array of filled circles. Early instances were generally equally sized and spaced relatively closely in relation to their diameters. Many modern prints include more randomly spaced, sized and coloured dots. Polka dots are most commonly seen on children's clothing, toys, and furniture, but they appear in a wide array of contexts. The pattern rarely appears in formal contexts, however, and is generally confined to more playful attire such as bathing suits and lingerie. Occasionally, white-on-black small dots appear on more formal clothing .Polka dots became common on clothing in the late nineteenth century in the United Kingdom.

Polka dot dresses are always in style, but they are best accented with accessories such as jewelry, scarves, shoes, hats and purses. Having the correct accessories can either make your entire outfit a hit or miss. Fashionable polka dot dresses are usually shorter, a little above the knee, with short sleeves. This type of dress creates a great template for adding accessories. Decide on a certain color you want to wear to accent the polka dot dress. This depends on what color the polka dots are. Common styles are black, red or white polka dots. If your dress is black and white polka dots, accent it with a couple black or white pieces of jewelry, then add a colorful scarf or purse such as red, green, blue or yellow. Use your favorite color to accent the dress colors.
Polka dots are a bold, fun fashion choice, and a polka dot dress is something almost any woman can wear. The right shoes are important, though, to make your outfit look pulled together and not silly. Several factors are involved in finding the perfect shoes to pair with your new dress. The style of dress is crucial in deciding which shoe to wear. Pair your dress with shoes from the same era. With a fifties-style dress, try a pair of simple, high-heeled pumps with an ankle strap. A dress that was new in the eighties will look just right with a kitten-heel granny boot. Round-toe pumps with a chunky heel would be perfect with a thirties- or forties-style dress. If the dress is a current style, look for a shoe that's in style now. A strappy shoe with a platform sole and rounded peep-toe would go well with a short, sleeveless dress, while a low-heeled, calf-high boot would be perfect with a long-sleeved dress and a pair of heavy tights, for fall.
Polka dot is a classic print in the way a stripe is," says Clare Mukherjee, a stylist. "It's something that is never really out of style and brings a youthful quality to any outfit."
Joshua Seth, an editorial stylist who has worked with 'InStyle,' "Zink" and "Flaunt," says he loves the impact polka dots have. "Polka dots are a simple way to turn an ordinary look into something that is funky, retro or even futuristic," he says. "It can also make it really chic and sophisticated. It's a really easy way to put any twist on your everyday outfit."
Big dots, small dots, tiny dots. Pink dots, blue dots, white dots. Next size up is the traditional small polka dot. Finally, don't shy away from the big polka dot. "The large, structured polka dot is a lot more high-fashion and fashion-forward," says Seth. He suggests reserving this look for evening wear. Try the large polka dot in a full dress or a full-length, A-line skirt.