Fashion trend 2021: This pattern is celebrating a brilliant comeback

Polka dots are back!
This is how you style the hottest fashion trend in 2021

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Little dots where you only look. The polka dot pattern celebrated its big fashion revival last year – and it's still more popular than ever. We'll show you how to properly style the classic among prints.

Our grandmothers always said: "Child, in fashion everything comes back at some point!" And, as so often, they were absolutely right. While houndstooth, glencheck or leoprint celebrate one revival after the other and regularly flood the wardrobes of influencers, another pattern is now one of the long-running hits in print and literally hits the spot every year.

Because there is hardly a pattern that spreads a good mood as easily as the polka dots – which is precisely why it is the perfect basis for all of our spring and summer looks. Walt Disney already knew this over 90 years ago and put what is probably the second most famous mouse in the world, aka the one and only Minnie, in a dotted dress. And even in 2021, the designers will not get enough of the spherical pattern. New York, Milan, Paris – wherever you look, models in cute polka dot pieces float over the catwalks and make us update our fashion wishlist more than once with new favorites.

This is how we will wear polka dots in 2021

While the lively dots were mainly to be found on oversized plate skirts in the 1950s, the range of polka dot pieces in 2021 is almost endless. Dresses, skirts, blouses or trousers – whatever is fun is allowed. And while the classic pattern still likes to come in black and white, this year softer combinations in nude shades are also popular.

Either way: the polka dot pattern is a no-brainer. Means: Put it on and look fresh immediately. There is hardly any other print that you have to worry about so little. The dots are perfect for everyday life, but they also make their big entrance in the evening when they are printed on delicate silk fabrics or shimmer with shiny satin.

This is how you style polka dots

The dot pattern is a grateful print when it comes to styling – which is especially beneficial for beginners in the polka dot game. Since the playful dots are a real eye-catcher in themselves, the rest of the look can relax a bit. Softly flowing, dotted midi dresses with delicate strappy sandals or leather flip-flops make a big impression, while polka dot skirts love cool oversize shirts and dot blouses make a perfect match with jeans. With a blazer and simple pumps, the pattern is even suitable for the office.

Real professionals, on the other hand, can use more than one dot part. For example, a blouse with power shoulders and small dots looks really good in combination with a mini skirt with XXL dots. The only rule of thumb: if you mix polka dots together, you stick to one color scheme. The black and white pattern should not be combined with colored polka dots. In order to bring even more play to the look, however, it is advisable to reverse the color arrangement of the respective parts. A skirt with black dots on a white background goes perfectly with the blouse with white polka dots on a black background.

When it comes to accessories, on the other hand, you need a bit of tact, since the print itself can do without it. If you still don't want to do without one or the other add-on, you can rely on filigree jewelry, cute hairbands or straw accessories. Fans of style inconsistencies can also choose rough boots or sneakers.