Spot the difference: 10+ ways to wear polka dots

2 October 2025
By Natalia Didovich

A leopard may not change its spots, but you will definitely want to after seeing this striking selection of polka dot picks.

Photography: Launchmetrics/Spotlight.
Photography: Launchmetrics/Spotlight.

Playful yet polished, polka dots are the print of the moment. No longer confined to retro references, this season’s spots are bold, versatile, and endlessly chic. From the effortless ease of Ruby’s scarf dress and Prada’s playful bow-detailed hair clip to perfectly spotty New Balance sneakers, the dot has been reworked for every mood and occasion. Read on for our edit of 10+ standout pieces  that will have you reaching for spots in every size and shade.

Shop the polka dot edit

Ruby ‘Gloria’ scarf dress, $349.
Prada mesh tote, $3290, from Mytheresa.
With Jéan ‘Penny’ skirt, $189.
With Jéan ‘Casper’ top, $200.
Valentino Garavani ‘Equivoque’ boots, $4478, from Net-a-Porter.
Magda Butrym draped floral-appliqué top, $1628, from Mytheresa.
Ruby ‘Lou’ mini dress, $289.
Prada bow-detail hair clip, $1032, from Mytheresa.
New Balance 530 sneaker, $129, from Foot Locker.
Norma Kamali gown, $745, from Net-a-Porter.
Moschino off-white scarf, $533, from SSENSE.
Manolo Blahnik ‘Carolyne’ pumps, $1649, from Net-a-Porter.

This article originally appeared in Fashion Quarterly’s Spring 2025 issue.

Runway imagery: Launchmetrics/Spotlight.
Product imagery: Supplied.

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