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Topshop cropped polka dot trousers, £80, for stockists call 0844 984 0264
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COS cropped jacket, £69, for stockists call 0207 478 0400
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Nina Ricci cashmere tank top, £470, at Browns Fashion
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Alexander McQueen skull handle umbrella, £330, at Net-a-Porter
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Prism 'Rio' matt black round frame acetate optical glasses, £210
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Carven bow-back suede slingbacks, £325, at Net-a-Porter
From patent paillettes embroided onto peekaboo tulle at Stella McCartney
, to three dimensional discs on ponyskin sweaters at Marc Jacobs
, designers have ditched summer’s flora and fauna and are going dotty for spots.
Autumn is a melting-pot of texture and print, and circular motifs are covering everything from hats to hosiery. For the print novice the best place to begin experimenting is with accessories, but for the style maven it's all about polka dot trousers. Sexy, chic, and slightly eccentric, they tick every trend box. Team with a cropped jacket and a sleeveless knit for a look that will take you from office to evening - but make sure you’re ready for the rain with a McQueen umbrella...
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