Few celebrities have their fingers on the pulse of new trends quite like Olivia Dean.
The singer, Chanel ambassador and Who What Wear UK cover star easily weaves new-season styles into her wardrobe, making them look like longtime staples. With a knack for embracing the trends that resonate most right now, Dean has become something of a style trailblazer—when she adopts a blossoming trend, it’s only a matter of time before it circulates through fashion’s inner circles.
True to form, Dean was recently spotted styling the skirt poised to be a street style favourite this spring. Whilst pencil silhouettes and lace-adorned slips had their moment during winter, the warmer months are set to usher in the rise of the polka-dot skirt trend.
Wearing hers in the most fashion-person way, Dean paired a polka-dot midi with a grey layered top and chocolate brown Manolo Blahnik Mayslibi 70 Buckled Suede-Trimmed Croc-Effect Leather Slingback Pumps (£725), creating a look that felt polished yet relaxed—and perfect for spring’s brighter days. The skirt in question? Susamusa’s viral Meadow Skirt (£90)—a semi-sheer, below-the-knee style that strikes the perfect balance between coverage and lightness. Already a hit among fashion insiders, the London-based brand’s cult-favourite design has been making waves on Instagram, cementing its status as a key piece this season.
Beyond Dean’s endorsement, polka-dot skirts have been steadily rising in popularity in recent months. Their timeless appeal makes them feel both familiar and versatile—with black and white colourways being neutral enough to pair with wardrobe staples all whilst being playful enough to add a touch of personality to any look.
With the print already emerging as a key trend for spring/summer 2025, brands have been quick to incorporate the motif into their collections. From Susamusa’s sought-after design to Reformation’s elegant, floor-skimming iterations, scroll on to shop the best polka-dot skirts of the season.
SHOP POLKA-DOT SKIRTS:
Shop the skirt that influencers—and Olivia Dean—can't get enough of.
Style with the matching top or pair with a simple black blouse.
This playful skirt trend is set to be big news this spring.
The neutral colour palette makes this so easy to slip into a capsule wardrobe.
Shop this pretty, lacy skirt while it's one sale.
I always come back to Doen for their elegant, feminine silhouettes.
This midi-skirt length means that is pairs particularly well with knee-high boots.
The front pockets and basque waist detailing gives this such a playful energy.
The silk and elastane composition gives this a comfortable finish.
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