Polka dot, or polka dot in English, is an amazing print that never goes out of style. It looks equally good on children in light print dresses, on young girls in perky fluffy skirts and on adult ladies in strict tight pencil skirts. This print, on the one hand, is simple and understandable, and on the other hand, it requires a certain taste and sense of proportion. Let's see how and with what the polka-dot skirt is combined.
Using peas wisely
It is believed that everyone can wear such a print, regardless of age or figure. And this is true, but it is important to remember that polka dots can be different - small or large, contrasting to the main fabric or not, and it is important to take into account all these nuances. Remember also the fact that peas are fatter, especially large ones, so they can be used wisely to add volume to parts of the body that need it. So, in the case of a skirt, a light fabric with large polka dots will give more volume to the hips.
Heresmall dim peas on a dark background can, on the contrary, hide excess volumes. Therefore, a flowing, obliquely tailored dark blue skirt with soft and very small polka dots can make the figure slimmer. A tight polka-dot skirt of the same color scheme will work in a similar way.
Polka dots will also help an inverted triangle figure - a solid dark top will hide excessive shoulder width or bust volume, and light large peas will expand too narrow hips.
Actual styles
There are completely different styles of skirts in fashion now, which can be sewn from "pea" fabric. Wide fluffy skirts with polka dots enjoy constant love, however, so that the image is not too retro, we recommend buying and sewing such skirts from a dense fabric that holds its shape well. Similar models of light flowing material are perfect for summer. However, remember that such a skirt will create more volume in the hips due to the print and the abundance of folds, so it will suit only thin and tall people.
A pencil skirt looks very stylish, especially a length just below the knee. This style is perfect for work.
A simple flared skirt or a trapezoidal one, narrow at the hips and wide at the bottom, also looks quite concise. A polka-dot skirt looks very unusual, it will give the image a zest.
Mini
Perfect for a short mischievous polka-dot skirt for a teenage girl. It is also a great choice for young people.slim and confident girls. So that such a skirt does not look vulgar, it is better to complement it with the simplest things - plain T-shirts, tops and sweatshirts, laconic accessories and shoes.
An unusual option - a short polka-dot skirt with a denim shirt that can be tucked into a belt or tied in a knot at the waist. The last option can be complemented with a headband with a knot on the head for a retro outfit.
In order to fit a "pea" mini into a casual set, for example, for studying, the skirt can be supplemented with tight plain tights, a laconic sweater, a blouse or cardigan and flat shoes (ballet flats or loafers).
Midi
This is the most popular skirt length to date, perfect for polka dots. Here everything is limited only by your imagination and sense of proportion. Don't just wear black, white, or navy blue skirts with contrasting polka dots. Choose bright colors, such as green, red. So, a red polka dot skirt looks great and fresh with a white blouse or bright blue and blue accessories. In continuation of the summer marine theme, pick up a vest or blouse with a blue and white stripe. A red skirt with white polka dots of a straight or trapezoidal cut in the company of a gray or black top will look a little less bright.
Knee-length pencil skirt looks great with blouses and tops, and incool season with sweatshirts and turtlenecks. Complete the set with high-heeled pumps and an elongated vest for a stylish look in the spirit of Hollywood stars.
Polka dot skirts are also good with tops, denim shirts and cropped jeans, with light loose blouses.
Great set based on contrast - romantic puffy polka dot skirt and brutal leather biker jacket.
Maxi
In the case of a maxi skirt, the best print option is large polka dots, and the ideal style option is a wide fluffy flowing skirt. This is a very bold look that will suit only tall thin people. Complement such a thing only with companions that are simple in cut and concise in color, the polka dot skirt itself attracts a lot of attention.
This is a great option for holidays too - in such a skirt you can go to a restaurant or walk along the embankment in style.
Print combinations
The classic rule is that you can't wear polka dots with other equally bright prints, and you certainly can't wear two polka dots at once, unless, of course, it is a suit made of the same fabric or a dress with a polka dot skirt. Modern fashion is more democratic and leaves this rule only for a business suit. In casual and free style, fashionistas around the world are very successful in combining polka dots with other prints, such as stripes. However, in the case of such combinations, try to stick to the monochrome image. From clothes will not ripple in the eyes, only if your peas andthe stripes are made in a maximum of two colors.
Combining a polka dot skirt with another polka dot is even more dangerous - to avoid looking comical, try to keep one piece in a set with a discreet print. For example, a calm dark skirt with light small polka dots and a funny sweatshirt with bright polka dots of different sizes. Or a skirt with a large graphic print and a light chiffon blouse with polka dots very small and almost invisible.
And especially daring fashionistas can combine polka dots with geometric, floral and even animal prints. In this case, strive to get a harmonious combination of all shades.
Accessories and shoes
An ideal accessory for a polka dot skirt, especially for its puffy style, would be a wide belt. It will not only visually narrow the waist, but also separate the print of the skirt from the rest of the clothes, preventing them from blending at a cursory glance. This technique is especially appropriate when you combine two prints at the top and bottom of the outfit.
The bag also has an important role. If the shades of your outfit are calm and discreet, then a bright, bold handbag is quite acceptable. If your skirt attracts attention with a color scheme or a large print, then it is better to choose a bag that is neutral and small, for example, a handbag with a long shoulder strap to match the shoes. The only thing you should not do is take a polka-dot handbag. The bag is always below the waist, in the hand or on the shoulder, which means that its print will compete with the print onskirt.
As for shoes, ballet flats, sneakers, slip-ons, espadrilles and similar informal flat shoes are perfect for minis. But midi requires a heel, especially for puffy skirts. The ideal option is shoes, sandals or ankle boots with a thin stiletto heel. But if the skirt is not light, but made of dense material and you want to make the image less romantic, then a wide heel will do. In the case of maxi shoes, you need to choose according to the occasion. If your skirt is beach and vacation in nature, then sandals with thin straps are perfect for it, and thin high heels are appropriate for a formal option.
