How to Style Polka Dot Pants in a Chic, Modern Way
Polka Dot pants are a wardrobe classic print that never goes out of style, but to make them look modern, you need to put some thought into what you wear up top. Here are three modern ways to style polka-dot pants for a chic, youthful, and on-trend look.
1. Wear Polka Dot Pants with a Solid Neutral Top
Polka dot pants are cute but busy, so to tone them down and make your look more elegant, simply pair them with a modern top in the base color of the pants. So, with navy polka-dot pants, wear a navy top; with brown polka-dot pants, wear a brown top; and with black polka-dot pants, wear a black top. This is a sleek modern look that is chic, mature, and also elongating1
2. Try a Pop of Bright Color With Polka Dot Pants
The classic way to style polka dot pants is, as I mentioned above, to match the top’s color to the pants’ color. However, if you’re looking for a more daring option, try pairing a bright, solid-colored top in a contrasting color with your polka-dot pants. This is a more fashion-forward look that is bold and fun. For example, I love a fuchsia jacket with black and white polka-dot pants or an emerald green sweater with navy and white polka-dot pants.
3. Combine Stripes with Polka Dot Pants
Polka dot pants combined with a striped top is a fun, playful mix. The key here is to keep both the top and bottom within the same color family, this time to achieve a continuous flow from top to bottom.
Mixing prints is a creative look; using the same colors makes the look elegant instead of confusing to the eye. If you want to take it one step further, you can add a third color, such as a bright bag or a colorful shoe; however, for my taste, it’s a bit much.
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4. Slip on a Polka Dot Set
This look is definitely for the brave. It’s fashion forward, chic…but it can also look like you are wearing your jammies! This can be a striking outfit on the right person. It takes confidence, and being 5’10” and over doesn’t hurt, too! (LOL!)
5. Wear Polka Dot Pants with Florals
Florals also pair well with Polka dots and are great for adding a romantic touch. As with the stripes, stick to the same color family to ensure your outfit looks intentional and not just mismatched.
I hope you’ve picked up some good ideas and that you try these out if you buy a pair of polka-dot pants, shorts, capris, or a dress! This styling approach works for all polka-dot pants.
Rather have a top? Here’s how to wear a Polka Dot Blouse without looking Clownish.
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