Current Trend: Polka dots and Stripes

New current trend alert: polka dots and stripes!

It's giving rich, euro-girl summer mixed with Emily in Paris (Rome edition) kind of vibes, and we are here for it. Urban Outfitters, Shop Cider, Bershka and many more high street brands are releasing polka dot and striped themed pieces.

Polka dots in Emily in Paris (Rome Edition)

If you're feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about how to style polka dots, don't worry! Below are some excellent examples of how to either go all-out with the polka dots, or, simply incorporate them into your current style.

Whether you're dressed entirely in polka dots, or just adding them subtly to your outfit, they will make your outfit stand out, ensuring you look fashionable this summer.

A trend that has remained stylish in 2025 is the Co-Ord. This is a two piece set that matches, enabling us to look put together without even trying. This has been mixed with polka dots to create, yes, you guessed right, a polka dot Co-Ord!

Shop Cider - Polka Dot Co-Ord

A polka dot Co-Ord is perfect for so many different occasions, whether you are city break exploring or sitting at your desk in the office.

Polka dots are fun and express character, but still remain professional and neutral. This makes them perfect for the office!

Polka dots are not new in the history of fashion. They first gained popularity in the 1920s and 30s, a period of time when we immediately think of class and elegance. Therefore, if you want to radiate a classy and elegant vibe, incorporate polka dots into your outfits this summer.

If Co-Ords aren't your style, you can easily add polka dots to your outfit with single items, such as a polka dot top or scarf. You could also tie the scarf around your bag, as bag accessories are currently trending all over Instagram.

If effortless yet chic is your vibe, polka dot dresses are the way to go. They scream Euro-summer classy lady.

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Places to shop for affordable polka dot Co-Ords:

• Shop Cider

• ASOS

• River Island

  
  

Places to shop for affordable polka dot tops and dresses:

• H&M

• New Look

• Bershka

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Where polka dots are giving rich Euro-summer, stripes are giving a more relaxed, sporty vibe. Most of the trending pieces are oversized style and seem to be inspired by the traditional striped rugby shirt. Where polka dot pieces seem to be more fitted, stripes seem to be more oversized in fit.

Places to shop for affordable stripes:

• White Fox

• Boohoo

• Weekday

• Urban Outfitters

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