Polka dots are arguably the trend this spring and show no signs of fading. Printed on skirts, tops, dresses, accessories, and more, the spotted motif is appearing everywhere from high-end fashion, such as Réalisation Par’s Sadie dress, to the high street. Supermarkets are also embracing the trend, offering affordable ways to adopt the look.
A Brief History of Polka Dots
The “it” girl trend of today has actually been a popular print for decades. Emerging in the mid-19th century, it gained its name from the popular Bohemian polka dance. Its popularity lasted through the 1900s, with Norma Smallwood winning Miss America in 1926 wearing a dotted swimsuit. Polka dots cemented their peak in the 1950s when icons like Marilyn Monroe embraced the pattern.
Polka Dots Today
Fast forward to the present, and the trend continues to have a lasting impact on the fashion industry. The dots dominated last summer’s clothing, leading Kylie Jenner to dub it “a polka dot summer” on Instagram. A year on, we still can’t get enough. Instagram and TikTok are full of inspiration, with styling videos receiving hundreds of thousands of views. Notably, fans watching Olivia Dean at London’s O2 chose the trend for their outfits.
Supermarket Fashion Buys
For those looking to participate in the trend without breaking the bank, supermarket fashion aisles are a great place to start. To save you the digging, here are some top polka dot picks:
- M&S polka dot scarf detail top – £30 from Marksandspencer.com
- F&F textured polka dot co-ord midi skirt in multi white – £18 from Tesco.com
- M&S polka dot puff sleeve midaxi tea dress – £45 from Marksandspencer.com
- Tu light yellow polka dot funnel neck bomber jacket – £20 from Tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk
- F&F satin polka dot halterneck midi dress in black – £28 from Tesco.com
- George navy polka dot midi dress – £28 from Asda.com
- George brown polka dot shirred mini dress – £15 from Asda.com
- M&S satin printed neckerchief – £13 from Marksandspencer.com
Prices may vary. Embrace the polka dot trend with these affordable supermarket options.
