Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Trend Watch: Polka Pants

Dots Dots everywhere, not a dot to drink. Polka dots and summer have a long history and given the printed pants obsession this summer it's no surprise (and a delight) to see the dots dotting the pants.

Dressed up and dressed down, playful and edgy Poppy Delevigne, Kristen Bell, Taylor Swift and Gwen Stefani were spotted in their respective polka pants while just strolling down the streets to the red carpet. Kristen makes it dressy at the red carpet with a embroidered white button down, formal blazer, statement necklace and high slingback platforms, while Taylor Swift goes the effortless chic route with simple button down shirt and loafers paired with her polka dot ankle jeans, Gwen brightened her black and white polka pants with a colour pop pink jacket and red lips and Poppy Delevigne took the chic route with button down shirt, scalloped edged jacket and Ivory Platform sandals. 

 Kristen Bell and Poppy Delevigne in Topshop Polka Dot Cropped Pants

Taylor Swift in AG Adriano Polka Dot Ankle Jean and GwenStefani in Paige Polka Dot Verdugo Jeggings

My favourite among the four is Poppy Delevigne. You?


Get the Polka Pants look


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2. Paige Polka Dot Denims (as seen on Gwen) - An edgy casual look can be easily pulled with these Paige polka denims. Pair it with a airy tee or dress it with a bright colour jacket to make it a day-to-night look. Finish off with some sleek heeled pumps.  

1. J Crew Capri in Polka Dot for £100 (approx Rs 9700, ships to India) - A retro-ish capri will grant you a chic head turner look with its giant dots. Wear it with flats (for working androgyny think orxfords, or go dressy with pumps). Add a pop of colour with a blouse or your jacket or go black and white with a pout of red lips.

Wear the polka with blazer, tee or tucked-in button down.

3. River Island White Tee £20 (approx Rs 1800, ships to India)
6. Chloe Necktie Crede Shirt (luxury, ships to India)
4. Zara Red Blazer for £60
10. Theysen's Theory Black Blazer £376 (ships to India) 
5. Oasis Sleeveless Blouse for £40 (approx Rs 3600, ships to India, free delivery available)

Accesorise it with heels and clutch for dressy look.

9. Zara Peep Toe Nude Heels for £40
8. Matt and Nat Black Jorja Bag
7. Zara Box Clutch £20