Polka Dot Pattern Play

A great polka dot pattern can be so much fun!  Tell me though, am I the only one who knows how to spell polka but actually still pronounces it po-ka?  
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I purchased this skirt three years ago from White House Black Market complete with the black shell and jacket.  For most of those three years I wore it EXACTLY like this and ONLY like this.  It’s definitely work attractive and work appropriate but honestly how many times could I wear it and still love it.  
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I picked up this great Halogen sweater a few weeks back and paired it with a plaid shirt before deciding what I really wanted to add on bottom.  When I saw this skirt just hanging there needing a little new life I decided to take a chance.  This sweater is so incredibly cozy without being too warm.  
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Y’all, I am absolutely in love with this look!  I cannot tell you how many times I would have passed on pairing a color other than maybe red with this skirt but oh how I was missing out!  The blue just brought it to life and the pattern mixing with the plaid makes it fun.  
Similar bag here & here
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Last week as part of a little Instagram style challenge I was looking for a pin worthy outfit to copy and ran across this outfit by J’s Everyday Fashion.  Stripes & Polka Dots….together?  
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Yep, you can actually pull this off!  Making sure the patterns compliment each other instead of battle for attention was key.  The dots and the stripes are both small but having a black base for the top pair with the white background for the dots on bottom was a perfect combo. 
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I grabbed some jewelry with a blue accent and thought it added just the right touch.  
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One more layer for a cool Texas morning and I think I have a new combo that will continue to make this skirt one of my favorites!  
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And just in case you are ready to start thinking about warmer weather, these shorts are precious and they are my fave J. Crew Factory!   I will have to live vicariously through you all because at last count I had 24 pair of shorts!  
Have you tried pairing polka dots with other fun patterns?  What are your tips for making it work?
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50 Comments

  3. What an amazing, versatile, sexy and classy skirt!! And what an amazing gal to model these fun polka dot looks!! Love it Shelly!!!

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  6. LOVE LOVE LOVE me some polka dots. My Pinterest style board is full of them. This summer I want to try pairing some polka dots with a black and grey baseball T and some converse.

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  7. Polka dots are so much fun and I love how you mixed the prints.. genius! And those shorts?? Thanks to Texas weather I can start thinking of shorts! ha! 🙂

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  8. WHBM has great skirts and blazers. I love that the sales ladies pair your outfits there together bu you can do so much more with that adorable skirt. Three great outfits but the one with the stripes on top is my favorite. And I own a ton of shorts too, but who am I to say no to polka dot ones? LOL

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  9. It's so amazing when you start thinking of an older piece in a new way. I just love all the ways you've worn it-especially the stripes!

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  12. Love all the looks & I could never figure out how to put those together! But I am going to learn from you!

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  15. I sometimes have a hard time breaking out of how I normally wear different pieces. This is great inspiration to just be bold and go for it!

    ~Nina~
    aworldofdresses.com

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  16. My favorite Valentine treat is Chocolate covered strawberries! Love them….and some Starbucks with it would be perfection! 🙂

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  36. So cute! I love 'poka dots'! Your new pairings with the skirt are just perfect. I'm off to check out some of the links. Happy Monday!

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