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 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 looks from my co-hosts

It was truly an honor to host this challenge with Daromi and Myrte! Below are some of my favorite polka-dot looks from them.💖

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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