Going Dotty over Monochrome

Spots are on trend for the monochrome look, whether you go for the classic and timeless polka dots or you go for the bolder and bigger spots. Either way it’s time to get dotty over monochrome.

Wallis goes for the 40’s ladylike look with this black and white polka dot tea dress. But this lady has a cheeky side! From the front the rounded neckline is demurely high with flattering pleats, then turn around to reveal the cut out back! Price £40

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Keep the 40’s theme and team with Langbury, a pair of spectator brogues from Dune. You’ll be surprised how feminine they look with the tea dress. Great for that energetic swing dance Lindy Hop plus all day comfort without compromising on style, Bliss! Price £69

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(Boohoo dot dress)

Another cheeky dress is Boohoo Boutique Emily Sequin Polka Dot Tie back dress. Going more for the party girl look, the dots are bigger, the cut hole back is larger and the sequins will match your sparkling personality. Price was £35 now £25!!

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You could play safe and add black accessories, but do your homework on mono trends and you’ll find you have to be daring to be top of the fashion class. The Vestry spotty satchel will get you an A+ Price £30

http://www.vestryonline.com/Product/1/3714/Spotty-Satchel

For a softer look, go dotty over black and ivory. The Italian raffia fabric on the below  Hobbs Invitation Harriet jacket £189 and matching skirt £119 adds texture but also tones down the colours. Ideal for those with a more muted and soft colouring.

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Bringing the stripe and dot trend together is the Hobbs Invitiation Harriet dress on the right. Price £199

Both outfits are worn here with Hobbs Rene nude court shoes in suede £149.

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Earning Your Monochrome Fashion Stripes

It may be clear to all that the colours are black and white but how do you wear this on trend combination?

Earning your Fashion Stripes. 

Whether they are horizontal or vertical, wide or narrow, stripes are the most fashionable way to wear this trend

Jaeger Boutique chooses the bold vertical and adds sparkle with a sequin peplum top. Here seen with monochrome skirt.

 Peplum top £99

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Skirt £80

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Jaeger’s bold monochrome dress from their mainline collection goes for the horizontal stripes, but adds a change of stripe direction at the top giving the impression of an empire line and drawing the eye to the smallest part of the body.  Price £199

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Warehouse’s tailored striped dress also cinches in the waist. This time, the stripes on the side panels change direction so the front horizontal stripes are shorter and give the illusion of an hour glass figure. The front pockets also add to the hour glass look giving a slightly tulip shape to the dress.   A shorter length and in shiny sateen fabric with a sexy cut out back trimmed in solid black Price£60.

http://www.warehouse.co.uk/back-detail-stripe-dress/the-lbd/warehouse/fcp-product/4353073077

 

Black and white is a dramatic look, but also can be quite harsh and wash out the paler complexions. A better and more flattering alternative would be the softer black and ivory combination.

 The Leanna dress from Hobbs Invitation line is in feminine silk organza mix fabric and the feminine 50s inspired fit and flared style makings a great summer dress. Again the change in the stripes narrows the waist and the cross over V neckline enhances both the larger and smaller bust.

Was £229 Now on sale at £179.

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Worn here with a pair of Hobbs Rene court shoes in black suede. Price £149 Wearing suede rather than leather keeps the black soft and compliments the dress.

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