Fall 2012 Trend: Polka Dots

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Lady Bugs. Leopards. Dalmatians. It seems like fashion distributors are taking a cue from Mother Nature and seeing spots again this fall. After having been quite the star this spring, polka dots are making their autumnal debut in everything from iPhone cases and handbags to cashmere sweaters and nail art. So if you’re looking to get a little dotty, there are plenty of ways to make the trend your own this fall season.

For a demure dabble in the dotty trend, incorporate a few polka dot-adorned accessories into your repertoire.

Exchange your routine french manicure for a polka dot manicure instead:

(Photo Credit: The Beauty Department)

Switch out your iPhone cover for a spotted one like this one by Kate Spade:

Le Pavillion iPhone 4 Case | $40 | (Photo Credit: Kate Spade)

Or bundle up with a spotted scarf and store your spare change in a polka dot coin purse:

Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Spots Scarf | $206.95 | (Photo credit: Asos)

Receipt pouch in dot | $29.99 | (Photo credit: J. Crew)

If you’re willing to be a bit more daring with your dots, designers from Madewell to Marc Jacobs can outfit you in polka dots from head to toe.

Don a flirty cocktail dress covered in dots on your next date night:

Marc by Marc Jacobs Cream Polka Dot Silk Dress | $248 | (Photo credit: Stylebop)

These retro shorts by Madewell can be paired with or without tights to be worn all year-round:

Madewell Artdot Shorts | $59.50 | (Photo credit: Madewell)

And you can even dress up your denim with a little dotted fun:

AG Stevie Polka Dot Ankle Jean | $99.95 | (Photo credit: Anthropologie)

Or if you’re really feeling daring, cover up with a polka dot trench coat:

Line & Dot Camdon Polka Dot Trench Coat | $119 | (Photo Credit: Piperlime)

Finally, even those little piggies can be shown some polka dot love with a pair of spotty flats:

Oasis Metallic Spot Ballet Flats | $60.36 | (Photo Credit: Asos)

Or these playful pumps by Kate Spade:

Kate Spade New York Licorice Polka Dot Patent Leather Pumps | $298 | (Photo Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue)

So however you choose to get your spot-on this fall, just make sure to have fun with it. Because let’s face it, polka dots in and of themselves are pretty darn fun.

Happy dotting, everyone!

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