When Polka Dots Marry Pearls

This summer, fashionistas everywhere are brandishing polka-dotted banners. Clothing brands are offering tops, skirts, dresses, and even pants adorned with tiny dots in various colors. I went for a tube top with black dots on a powder pink background and for a dress in the classic combination of white dots/navy background. Pearls, of course, fit perfectly into this picture. Not only do they enhance the feminine side of both frocks, but the also provide a nice continuation of the dotted theme to the entire outfit.

A polka dot tube top is a good choice for an evening dinner with friends. Paired with casual pants in the color of the dots and brighter accessories, the set oozes a nonchalant elegance. Here, I matched it with triple pearl earrings and a bold ring with a 14mm white pearl to complete the look with an elegant touch.

Clubbing Dots by Pearlbuzz featuring pearl jewelry

Classic polka dot dresses just scream to be matched with pearls! To break the classical association, I added an oversized pearl ring to the set instead of a classic round pearl strand. A bit daring, but still perfectly acceptable to visit the in-laws for a Sunday brunch.

Miss Polka Dot by Pearlbuzz featuring ball dresses

One pearl ring. Two polka dot styles. You choose.