Seeing Spots

Opening Ceremony polka dot skirt (similar style here), 

Thrifted green silk tee (similar look here), 

H&M cropped windbreaker, 

Vintage belt, 

Vanessa Bruno clutch, 

Jessica Simpson patent leather heels.

In the polka dots vs. stripes competition, stripes always come out on top for me. Having grown up just a short distance from the beach, I tend to gravitate towards all things nautical, and polka dots--when worn the wrong way--can sometimes come off as childish. 

But when I saw this polka dot skirt hanging in Micol's closet, I knew it was time to give spots another chance. The volume of the skirt and its fuzzy texture make it such a fun addition to any outfit, so my biggest concern was how to craft a more mature look using this piece as a base. 

I love the resulting look we came up with because it's fun and feminine, but not too girly-girly. The lightweight windbreaker gives the outfit more of a casual, street vibe, while the belt with gold hardware adds a little vintage edge.

So, where do you stand? Polka dots, or pass?

xL