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Best Polka Dot Dresses Summer 2019

Get Spotted For All the Right Reasons in 23 of Summer's Best Polka-Dot Dresses

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Another year, another polka-dot piece taking over Instagram. This season, it's "The Dress", aka a £40 Zara polka-dot creation so popular and universally flattering, it's spawned its own Instagram tribute account. The Duchess of Cambridge certainly knows the power of a polka-dot dress, re-wearing her favourites in 2019, and it's certainly the print to be seen in this year.

This Summer, you can replace the perennial Rockabilly retro designs — with their large spots, circle skirts, and bright colours — with a more subtle take on the trend. We're talking small, dark spots on minimal white midi dresses. They'll see you through all of the Summer's key occasions. Ahead, take a look at 23 of the very best polka-dot dresses to get you spotted for all the right reasons this season.

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Zara Printed Dress

The Zara Printed Dress (£40) that kick-started it all.

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Zara Printed Dress
£40
from zara.com
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Topshop Black and White Starlight Spot Smock Dress

The Topshop Black and White Starlight Spot Smock Dress (£39) comes in tall and petite sizes, too.

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Topshop Black and White Starlight Spot Smock Dress
£39
from topshop.com
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H&M Calf-Length Wrap Dress

We love the balloon sleeves on the H&M Calf-Length Wrap Dress (£40).

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H&M Calf-Length Wrap Dress
£40
from www2.hm.com
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Warehouse Spot Prairie Dress

The Warehouse Spot Prairie Dress (£70) has gathered detailing.

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Warehouse Spot Prairie Dress
£70
from zalando.co.uk
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ASOS Design Tall Pleated Midi Dress

The floaty ASOS Design Tall Pleated Midi Dress (£48) with lace inserts will keep you cool.

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ASOS Design Tall Pleated Midi Dress
£48
from asos.com
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Boohoo Woven Wrap Polka Dot Hanky Hem Maxi Dress

The spots get stretched in the Boohoo Woven Wrap Polka Dot Hanky Hem Maxi Dress (£25, originally £28).

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Boohoo Woven Wrap Polka Dot Hanky Hem Maxi Dress
£25
from boohoo.com
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River Island Beige Spot Wrap Slip Dress

Go sleek in the River Island Beige Spot Wrap Slip Dress (£15, originally £40).

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River Island Beige Spot Wrap Slip Dress
£15
from riverisland.com
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Fashion Union Wrap Midi Dress

The frill trims add the perfect detail to this Fashion Union Wrap Midi Dress (£38).

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Fashion Union Wrap Midi Dress
£38
from asos.com
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Georgia Alice Fairytale Tiered Polka-Dot Twill Midi Dress

Live out your fairytale dreams in the silk-satin Georgia Alice Fairytale Tiered Polka-Dot Twill Midi Dress (£305, originally £610).

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Georgia Alice Fairytale Tiered Polka-Dot Twill Midi Dress
£305
from theoutnet.com
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Self-Portrait Polka-Dot & Floral Lace Midi Dress

We love the delicacy of this Self-Portrait Polka-Dot & Floral Lace Midi Dress (£350).

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Self-Portrait Polka-Dot & Floral Lace Midi Dress
£350
from matchesfashion.com
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Farm Rio Onca Dot Midi Dress

The contrast trim of the linen weave draws attention to the scalloped neckline of the Farm Rio Onca Dot Midi Dress (£135).

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Farm Rio Onca Dot Midi Dress
£135
from shopbop.com
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I Saw It First White Polka Dot Frill Midi Dress

The hemline brings a fun edge to the I Saw It First White Polka Dot Frill Midi Dress (£31, originally £60).

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I Saw It First White Polka Dot Frill Midi Dress
£31
from isawitfirst.com
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Ganni Cameron Polka-Dot Satin Midi Dress

The Ganni Cameron Polka-Dot Satin Midi Dress (£170, originally £340) is all elegance.

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Ganni Cameron Polka-Dot Satin Midi Dress
£170
from matchesfashion.com
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Boohoo Plus Polka Dot Strappy Knot Front Maxi Dress

The Boohoo Plus Polka Dot Strappy Knot Front Maxi Dress (£18, originally £20) is effortlessly stylish.

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Boohoo Plus Polka Dot Strappy Knot Front Maxi Dress
£18
from boohoo.com
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Missguided White Polka Dot Tiered Midi Dress

The tiny spots on the Missguided White Polka Dot Tiered Midi Dress (£30) are so subtle.

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Missguided White Polka Dot Tiered Midi Dress
£30
from missguided.co.uk
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Lost + Wander Dottie Ruffle Midi

The spots get structured in the Lost + Wander Dottie Ruffle Midi (£130).

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Lost + Wander Dottie Ruffle Midi
£130
from shoptiques.com
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Boohoo Woven Polka Dot Covered Button Maxi Dress

Go for relaxed style in the Boohoo Woven Polka Dot Covered Button Maxi Dress (£16, originally £18).

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Boohoo Woven Polka Dot Covered Button Maxi Dress
£16
from boohoo.com
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Jovonna London White Besa Polka Dotted Frilly Cotton Dres

Switch up the usual black spots in the Jovonna London White Besa Polka Dotted Frilly Cotton Dress (£29, originally £60).

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Jovonna London White Besa Polka Dotted Frilly Cotton Dress
£29
from trouva.com
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Forever U Mesh Midaxi Dress

Float on in the Forever U Mesh Midaxi Dress (£84, originally £120).

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Forever U Mesh Midaxi Dress
£84
from asos.com
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Pretty Lavish Midi Wrap Frill Dress

Let the layers flow in the Pretty Lavish Midi Wrap Frill Dress (£54).

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Pretty Lavish Midi Wrap Frill Dress
£54
from asos.com
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Paisie Polka Dot Maxi Wrap Dress

The navy spots are super-tiny in the Paisie Polka Dot Maxi Wrap Dress With Ruffle Tie Sleeves (£90).

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Paisie Polka Dot Maxi Wrap Dress With Ruffle Tie Sleeves
£90
from wolfandbadger.com
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Maiyet 3/4 Length Dress

The irregular-shaped, multi-coloured spots on the silk Maiyet 3/4 Length Dress (£188, originally £369) add lots of interest.

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Maiyet 3/4 Length Dress
£188
from yoox.com
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Bec & Bridge 3/4 Length Dress

Go classic with the Bec & Bridge 3/4 Length Dress (£195, originally £297).

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Bec & Bridge 3/4 Length Dress
£195
from yoox.com
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