Clodagh McKenna backs polka dots as the print that can work for any occasion this summer
Make this vintage-inspired print your go-to this season
It’s not just amazing dishes that Clodagh McKenna is serving up. These days, the TV chef is catching our attention with her chic holiday style. Having shared several chic outfits on her Instagram from her recent trip, we've been keenly keeping notes of the star's top summer buys.
Clodagh's latest playful polka dot look is one of those perfect summer styles that is both very timely and a classic monochromatic print that you can love for years to come. The This Morning chef shared a carousel of photos from her recent trip to Puglia with husband Harry Herbert, including a stylish spotty two piece from none other than British clothing brand Boden.
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Boden has truly gone dotty for polka prints this season - alongside the classic suit jacket and trousers, you can also snap up shorts, a waistcoat and a midi skirt in the same print for a plethora of mix and match options.
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With a chic collarless neckline and fitted shape, this jacket is the perfect foil to your best wedding guest outfits for a spot of added interest.
Looking for a new date night outfit idea? Team these trousers with a silky camisole and heels for a look that's spot on.
Clodagh keeps things ladylike with this chic top handle bag from Lalage Beamont - a favourite of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
For warm weather days, swap jackets for a chic waistcoat. This tailored alternative to blouses and shirts will create a cohesive head-to-toe look.
With a slim, cigarette fit, this take on the polka dot tailoring trend from Nobody's Child is a chic alternative to Boden's slightly wider leg design.
Ralph Lauren is a byword for elegance. Snap up a pair of high heeled sandals like Clodagh's from the brand for a short cut to chic.
While this bold print may look tricky, it’s actually surprisingly easy to wear with your spring capsule wardrobe. If head-to-toe spots are too much for you or you want to break up the pattern, try wearing the suit jacket open with a plain, silky tee or camisole underneath to create a new focal point.
Each piece can, of course, also be worn separately. The collarless jacket will immediately elevate the classic jeans and a blazer combination. Thanks to the fitted style and cropped waist, this jacket is an excellent option to pair with your favourite barrel leg jeans, as it will help keep your proportions balanced. Equally, the trousers will look chic with a simple crew neck tee in black or navy and a pair of your most comfortable sandals. A versatile print, polka dots will work for almost any occasion - style the jacket with your everyday work trousers for a fresh summer work outfit idea.
Thanks to the cool linen fabric, the trousers from this suit are an excellent suitcase addition if you want to make them work twice as hard - team with a loose colour block top for a chic holiday outfit idea. Finish your look with a pair of sunnies and you're ready for whatever occasion you choose to add a dash of dots to.
