Get Spotted For All the Right Reasons in 23 of Summer's Best Polka-Dot Dresses
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Another year, another polka-dot piece taking over Instagram. This season, it's "The Dress", aka a £40 Zara polka-dot creation so popular and universally flattering, it's spawned its own Instagram tribute account. The Duchess of Cambridge certainly knows the power of a polka-dot dress, re-wearing her favourites in 2019, and it's certainly the print to be seen in this year.
This Summer, you can replace the perennial Rockabilly retro designs — with their large spots, circle skirts, and bright colours — with a more subtle take on the trend. We're talking small, dark spots on minimal white midi dresses. They'll see you through all of the Summer's key occasions. Ahead, take a look at 23 of the very best polka-dot dresses to get you spotted for all the right reasons this season.
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Topshop Black and White Starlight Spot Smock Dress
The Topshop Black and White Starlight Spot Smock Dress (£39) comes in tall and petite sizes, too.
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H&M Calf-Length Wrap Dress
We love the balloon sleeves on the H&M Calf-Length Wrap Dress (£40).
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Warehouse Spot Prairie Dress
The Warehouse Spot Prairie Dress (£70) has gathered detailing.
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ASOS Design Tall Pleated Midi Dress
The floaty ASOS Design Tall Pleated Midi Dress (£48) with lace inserts will keep you cool.
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Boohoo Woven Wrap Polka Dot Hanky Hem Maxi Dress
The spots get stretched in the Boohoo Woven Wrap Polka Dot Hanky Hem Maxi Dress (£25, originally £28).
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River Island Beige Spot Wrap Slip Dress
Go sleek in the River Island Beige Spot Wrap Slip Dress (£15, originally £40).
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Fashion Union Wrap Midi Dress
The frill trims add the perfect detail to this Fashion Union Wrap Midi Dress (£38).
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Georgia Alice Fairytale Tiered Polka-Dot Twill Midi Dress
Live out your fairytale dreams in the silk-satin Georgia Alice Fairytale Tiered Polka-Dot Twill Midi Dress (£305, originally £610).
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Self-Portrait Polka-Dot & Floral Lace Midi Dress
We love the delicacy of this Self-Portrait Polka-Dot & Floral Lace Midi Dress (£350).
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Farm Rio Onca Dot Midi Dress
The contrast trim of the linen weave draws attention to the scalloped neckline of the Farm Rio Onca Dot Midi Dress (£135).
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I Saw It First White Polka Dot Frill Midi Dress
The hemline brings a fun edge to the I Saw It First White Polka Dot Frill Midi Dress (£31, originally £60).
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Ganni Cameron Polka-Dot Satin Midi Dress
The Ganni Cameron Polka-Dot Satin Midi Dress (£170, originally £340) is all elegance.
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Boohoo Plus Polka Dot Strappy Knot Front Maxi Dress
The Boohoo Plus Polka Dot Strappy Knot Front Maxi Dress (£18, originally £20) is effortlessly stylish.
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Missguided White Polka Dot Tiered Midi Dress
The tiny spots on the Missguided White Polka Dot Tiered Midi Dress (£30) are so subtle.
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Lost + Wander Dottie Ruffle Midi
The spots get structured in the Lost + Wander Dottie Ruffle Midi (£130).
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Boohoo Woven Polka Dot Covered Button Maxi Dress
Go for relaxed style in the Boohoo Woven Polka Dot Covered Button Maxi Dress (£16, originally £18).
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Jovonna London White Besa Polka Dotted Frilly Cotton Dres
Switch up the usual black spots in the Jovonna London White Besa Polka Dotted Frilly Cotton Dress (£29, originally £60).
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Forever U Mesh Midaxi Dress
Float on in the Forever U Mesh Midaxi Dress (£84, originally £120).
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Pretty Lavish Midi Wrap Frill Dress
Let the layers flow in the Pretty Lavish Midi Wrap Frill Dress (£54).
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Paisie Polka Dot Maxi Wrap Dress
The navy spots are super-tiny in the Paisie Polka Dot Maxi Wrap Dress With Ruffle Tie Sleeves (£90).
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Maiyet 3/4 Length Dress
The irregular-shaped, multi-coloured spots on the silk Maiyet 3/4 Length Dress (£188, originally £369) add lots of interest.
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Bec & Bridge 3/4 Length Dress
Go classic with the Bec & Bridge 3/4 Length Dress (£195, originally £297).
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