#DressTheDots Instagram Challenge
We just wrapped up the #DressTheDots style challenge over on Instagram where Daromi (@daromicarter), Myrte (@alterationfinds), and I challenged participants to wear polka-dots for five consecutive days.
Polka-dots are projected to be hugely popular this spring/summer season and so, we came up with the idea to encourage the sustainable fashion community to style their existing dotted garments in creative and unique ways.
Without further ado, here is a summary of my looks for the week as well as some favorites that the community came up with!
Outfit 1: Witchy Vibes
Burgundy polka-dot button-down, #RaidedMomsCloset
Black Dress, Urban Outfitters 2013
Black platform boots, Aldo 2016
Outfit 2: Contrasting Colors
Orange polka-dot blouse, #RaidedMomsCloset
Distressed blue jeans, H&M 2016
Heather grey sweater, H&M 2016
Outfit 3: (Almost) All-Black Everything
Strappy bralette, forever21 2012?
Black and white polka dot skirt, #BorrowedFromSister
Black platform boots, Aldo 2016
Black hat, Old, Unknown
Outfit 4: Zoom-Call-Appropriate
Pink polka-dot blouse, #RaidedMomsCloset
Tweed(?) blazer, Found it In a Random Box?!
Black jeans, H&M 2018
Pearl earrings, @Mejuri 2020
Outfit 5: Edgy Color Blocking
Black leather jacket, #thriftedthis 2019
Yellow turtleneck tee, #RaidedMomsCloset
Orange polka-dot blouse, #RaidedMomsCloset
Black distressed jeans, H&M 2018
Black platform boots, Aldo 2016
Thoughts
This goes for a lot of style challenges, but I’ve noticed that having a singular prompt to create outfits around can make the process of getting dressed easier. Because the print was the same every single day, subconsciously, I had the urge to make each look unique in vibe. This challenge made me realize how versatile polka dots truly are!
Some of the Community
One of the best parts about Instagram style challenges is the community aspect! It was so inspiring to see all the polka-dot pairings that everyone came up with. Below are some of my favorites from this past week. 💖
Did you participate in this challenge? What did you learn? If you didn’t join this time, would you consider it in the future?
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