Features: Magazine | Literary Review | Life | Metro Plus | Open Page | Education Plus | Book Review | Business | SciTech | NXg | Friday Review | Cinema Plus | Young World | Property Plus | Quest | Folio |

Photo: AFP

Just do the polka The little colourful spot is in thanks to Om Shanti Om

Be it t-shirts, shirt dresses or even salwar kameezes, polka dots are the ticket. Collegian Shathakshi Ramgopal says, “Straight-cut jeans or black lace lined leggings, paired with a polka dot blouson or a shirt dress is quite a common sight in the city. Over the past few months, it has become the ultimate college attire for most girls.”

“What I like best about polka dots is that it gives one a youthful look,” says Tamanna Ali, a content writer. “We used to dress children in polka-dotted frocks but now they are not restricted to any particular age group,” she points out.

“Colours that are most popular are red, black, brown and green, although dots in any colour look good,” observes fashion designing student Karuna Rampal.

“Now that the temperatures are soaring, cotton is the most preferred material,” she says.

However, according to fashion designer Ameetha Mathew, “Dots are not exactly in anymore but large bright dots are still seen around and are quite acceptable.”

This probably has more to do with people being too fond of a particular trend whose shelf life they would like to extend!

Polka dot tops in golden are quite common as a party ensemble. Dotted sarees also have their own charm say designers.

Polka dot halters, spaghettis, tube and tank tops are considered chic.

Ameetha says, “The ideal polka dot outfit is one that is coupled with shorts or jeans or for that matter it could just be a simple dress.”

The most important thing is how people make the best of what they have. She comments, “As long as a person has a good dressing sense and knows what to team her clothes with, she will look good regardless of her age.”

From pyjamas to socks and handbags, polka dots are everywhere.

And with the hair bands in fashion again, polka dots seem to be the favourite design on these. Available in almost every colour, city girls swear by the polka dot hair band that matches their outfit.

With the polka dot top, slim fit jeans, big silver hoops and a hair band to match, one would think the package is complete, but guess what? Even shoemakers around the city have started selling casual polka dotted ballerina shoes! Ballet pumps are hot and ideal for almost any occasion, there are many takers say shoe store owners.

Fashion technology student Laila Panjwani is of the opinion that “once people have had enough of this trend, polka dots will not be haute anymore. Too much of something not just indicates how much popularity a trend has gained. It also signifies that it can’t and won’t stay too long in the world of fashion.”

So before it actually and officially finds its way out of the fashion circuit, make sure you wear your polka dots as much as you want to!

Printer friendly page  
Send this article to Friends by E-Mail