I've always wondered why spots are referred to as 'polka dots' in the fashion world. Given my very evident inclination towards this particular pattern, I decided to look it up and include it in this outfit post featuring a custom-made polka dot bandeau top (which I plan to over-wear this Summer!).
Whereas many might associate polka dots with a dance called 'polka', the pattern's name does not derive from the clothing used during the dance bearing a similar name. I may have thought that every polka dancer wore spots until I became aware of the print's name etymology. According to my quick Google search, many products hailing from the era where polka became the 'it' dance - around the mid 1800s it seems - quickly adopted the polka name as well. Spotted fabrics, which increased in popularity at the time, quickly became known as polka dot textiles. Fancy.
Even though I made this bandeau top mostly as a partner in crime for my high-waisted Lee shorts, I decided to wear it with this dip-hem skirt for a magazine shoot we worked on last weekend. As you'll be able to see in my next article for Femme, there's a clear reason why I opted for this top rather than something else, but I don't want to divulge too much at this point or else you'll have nothing new to read when the issue hits the shelves.
Outfit details are at the end of the post and so is my LookBook hype button. Also, thanks to all those who have cast their vote in the New Look Fashionistar competition. Much love.
Whereas many might associate polka dots with a dance called 'polka', the pattern's name does not derive from the clothing used during the dance bearing a similar name. I may have thought that every polka dancer wore spots until I became aware of the print's name etymology. According to my quick Google search, many products hailing from the era where polka became the 'it' dance - around the mid 1800s it seems - quickly adopted the polka name as well. Spotted fabrics, which increased in popularity at the time, quickly became known as polka dot textiles. Fancy.
Even though I made this bandeau top mostly as a partner in crime for my high-waisted Lee shorts, I decided to wear it with this dip-hem skirt for a magazine shoot we worked on last weekend. As you'll be able to see in my next article for Femme, there's a clear reason why I opted for this top rather than something else, but I don't want to divulge too much at this point or else you'll have nothing new to read when the issue hits the shelves.
Outfit details are at the end of the post and so is my LookBook hype button. Also, thanks to all those who have cast their vote in the New Look Fashionistar competition. Much love.
OUTFIT | Bandeau Top: Custom - Made- Dip Hem Skirt: Custom - Made - Sunglasses: New Look- Shoes: New Look - Belt: Peacocks
-B
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