Polka dots seem to make a yearly comeback.  The term”polka dot” came from the polka dance craze that was popular in the mid-19th century. It’s a pattern that first appeared first appeared in print in 1857 in Godey’s Lady’s Book, a Philadelphia-based women’s magazine of the time period. As its seen many permutations throughout the years, how can one wear the perennial trend without looking drab? Here, we’ve culled some celebrity looks you can easily try, plus runway snapshots that can inspire you to make the trend your own.

 

#1 Marie Lozano 

Lifestyle journalist and TV host Marie Lozano loves a good polkadot print. Here, she takes it to the beach in the form of a dainty swimsuit.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BuprsAzguhS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

#2 Bea Alonzo 

Actress Bea Alonzo aces two trends with a polka dot top and a hair barrette (the season’s must-have accessory).

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BzUn-7wlYCW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

#3 Chie Filomeno 

Actress Chie Filomeno adds a bit of grunge with an oversized denim sweater.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz-O1RVALcT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

#4 Pam Quiñones

Celebrity stylist Pam Quiñones never fails to inject her own style to any trend. Here, she goes for a lingerie-baring slip dress.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByiK9KqHXu1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

#5 Janine Gutierrez

Actress Janine Gutierrez tops off her look with white booties, which are also on point these days.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BvwKY42h4Te/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

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