For years, polka dots have been somewhat considered as unserious or playful garments despite how their origin goes back to 1700s. Polka dots rose to fame throughout the 1950s when Hollywood icon such as Marilyn Monroe and Lucille Ball sported wearing the piece. Disney's icon Minnie Mouse also often seen in a red dress adorned with white dots all over it. Soon enough, polka dots have become part of the modern fashion movement with more and more famous people starting to love the playful print.
While the polka dots have still been someone's favorite garments to wear when summer or spring comes, you could say that its popularity isn't on par with stripes However--thanks to a few things--now the streetstyle are filled with dots, dots, and dots. First, we can't help but mention the Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama collaboration that has got to be one of fashion's biggest moment of the year.
The Yayoi Kusama's signature print which is polka dots sprinkles all over LV signature products from their monogram purse to their ready-to-wear collection. Not only that it seems that the 'painted polka dots' have also rained on the LV stores located all over the world, through designs on their pop up stores or even a gigantic installation of the Japanese contemporary artist on top of Louis Vuitton's store on the Champs-Élysées.
 Polka dots/ Foto: Pinterest |
It is also no secret that British heartthrob Harry Styles is also obsessed with the print perhaps since his One Direction era. Now, while being on his solo tour, "Love on Tour", Harry has made his polka dot printed Gucci tee a signature look of his. From yellow dots, red dots, blue-red polka dots tee, to matching polka dots pants, it seems that the British singer owns an extensive collection of the garments.
If you want to try the on-going trend, you should pay attention on how to balance out your looks. Polka dots can never go wrong when paired with basics. However, adding more patterns can also elevate the look and compliment the playful vibe even more. Polka dots goes well with patterns such as florals or even stripes only if you mix them in the same tonal range. This helps the outfit to look more put together and doesn't come off as if you're just throwing everything in. Don't be scared to incorporate colors to your outfit to make your look become more popping!
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