Forget sequined dresses or metallic skirts — polka dots reigned supreme during this new year’s eve festivities. Fashion girls in the likes of Liz Uy, Nicole Andersson, Vina Guerrero, Gabbi Garcia and Elisse Joson all rang in 2018 wearing this retro print, and it was quite easy for anyone to spot it. Some of these dotted looks were prim and playful as how it normally goes, but others were surprisingly edgy too.
While it has been a local belief that round shapes (AKA coins, oranges, or polka dots) signify a prosperous year ahead, it seemed like the coin-sized print was extra appealing to many fashion girls this new year, and we can see why. The once old-fashioned spotty print has been making a modern mark, thanks to designers Rodarte, Jacquemus and Carolina Herrera, easily making it a trending print this coming Spring (move away, florals). In fact, even couture gowns were unexpectedly adorned with the classic print, only proving that it comes with no limitations!
For real-life inspirations, scroll to see how style stars wore polka dots this NYE!
1. Liz Uy
Lend your monochromeMonochromeAn outfit or makeup look built around a single color, worn in varying shades and textures. Monochrome styling creates a sleek, elongating effect and a confident impression, and in beautyGo to Monochrome Glossary OOTD a playful edge with a polka dotted corset belt. As proven by Liz Uy herself, all you need is a touch of polka dots to make your all-black ensemble a little less serious.
2. Nicole Andersson
Nicole toughened up her dainty polka dotted top with a red leather skirt that fits her like a glove.
3. Elisse Joson
Elisse was matching with her family in an all-monochrome polka-dotted fashion. If it is said to bring in luck, why not give it a go?
4. Gabbi Garcia
Likewise, MEGAstyle’s November 2017 cover girl Gabbi–along with her family members–rang in the new year wearing the classic print in a cool blue hue.
5. Vina Guerrero
Celebrating the new year out of town, Vina comfortably sported polka dots via breezy separates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The article says polka dots reigned supreme during New Year’s Eve festivities, ahead of sequined dresses and metallic skirts. Liz Uy, Nicole Andersson, Vina Guerrero, Gabbi Garcia and Elisse Joson all rang in 2018 wearing the retro print, in looks the article calls prim, playful and sometimes edgy.
The article cites a local belief that round shapes, such as coins, oranges or polka dots, signify a prosperous year ahead. It says the coin-sized print appealed to many fashion girls this New Year, and Elisse Joson’s family matching in polka dots is framed as a nod to luck.
The article says designers Rodarte, Jacquemus and Carolina Herrera have helped make polka dots a trending print for the coming Spring, describing them as moving past florals. It adds that even couture gowns were adorned with the print, which it says shows there are no limitations.
Following Liz Uy’s example, the article suggests adding a polka dotted corset belt to an all-black outfit. It says a touch of polka dots lends a monochrome look a playful edge and makes it less serious, without needing a full polka dot outfit.
The article cites Nicole Andersson, who toughened up a dainty polka dotted top with a red leather skirt that fits like a glove. It frames this as an example of the surprisingly edgy polka dot looks seen on New Year’s Eve, alongside Liz Uy’s all-black ensemble.
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