Blue polka dot dresses for dates, city walks and the seaside
Three cuts make up our blue polka dot dress line, a deep blue satin wrap and two light blue styles with white dots. Each one ends at the knee. They’re part of our summer collection, so they appear on the site when the weather turns warm.
The deep blue wrap for a birthday or a summer date
This one crosses over the bust and forms a V-neck, and the wrap makes the waist look smaller. Ruffles add a bit of swing. Sleeves are short. It’s sewn from smooth satin, mostly polyester plus 2 % elastane, and that small stretch helps at a birthday dinner that runs late.
At the fitting, adjust the wrap until the neckline lies flat. After that, compare your bust with the chart on the dress page. For an evening out we’d go with low heeled sandals and a white blazer, because white picks up the dots and covers your arms once the sun goes down.
Simple.
Light blue with white dots, from the office to the beach
The two lighter dresses feel calmer. The first one stops right at the knee and keeps the print small and evenly spaced. It’s the one we’d send to a friend’s wedding, or on a walk by the sea during your vacation. White heels and a pearl hair clip suit it there, and blue with white looks great against a summer tan.
The second opens wide across the collarbones in a boat neck and has long sleeves you can push up by noon. It’s easy to wear every day. Is your office relaxed? Add a plain blazer and low pumps, and nobody will think you dressed for the beach. On a weekend it goes just as well with white sneakers and a light bag.
Anyone in the UK hunting for a blue polkadot dress will find the same three here, just spelled the British way. Since the print does the talking, we’d keep earrings small. Pearl studs are plenty.
One more thought on color. Deep blue hides a long day better than pale blue does, while the light shades look fresher in photos taken outside. Pick by where the pictures will be.
Frequently asked questions
What do I wear on a cool evening?
The boat neck style, thanks to its long sleeves. A denim jacket over it won’t hide the dots.
Wraps confuse me. What size do I take?
Go by your bust, since the tie lets you adjust the waist. Sizes run XS to XL, and XL costs about 10 % more.
Can I tumble dry the satin one?
Better not. Wash it gently in cool water, then hang it in the shade until it’s dry.
What if I want dots in another color?
See every shade on our polka dot page, try the white dotted styles, or keep the color and drop the print with blue summer dresses.
New summer collection from March
You can still order styles from this edit. In season now: Evening gowns and dresses for nights with a dress code · Velvet dresses in deep winter colors
