Gillian Anderson mixes two of our favourite spring prints

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Florals for spring might not be groundbreaking, but they really are one of the season’s must-have prints – and Gillian Anderson gave them a fresh and timeless twist with her latest look.

Celebrating the upcoming release of her hotly anticipated book More, which comes out in September, she mixed the go-to print of florals with the equally classic and spring-ready pattern of polka dots in her Odette polka floral dress by Beluah.

The brand is not only one of Gillian’s favourites for spring occasion wear but is also worn by both Kate Middleton and Duchess Sophie. The brand's dresses always exude elegance and charm while also being easy to style. Just look at how pared back Gillian's styling is here. All she needed was a simple pair of strappy heels to complete the look.

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Rixo

Clarice Midi Dress

Available in petite as well as regular, this Rixo dress blends the classic black and white polka dot print with a dainty, red rose pattern to create a striking and timeless look.

Dorothy Perkins

Floral Spot Frill Waist Detail Blouson Sleeve Midi Dress

Voluminous sleeves and a tie waist create a striking shape with this high-neck midi dress, with the blue florals and white polka dots creating a beautiful, spring-ready look.

FS Collection

Floral Dot Print Maxi Dress In Black

With a high neckline and floaty silhouette, this navy dress combines delicate florals with playful polka dots to create a style that's perfect for spring weddings and parties.

Jolie Moi

Floral Polka Dot Frill Chiffon Short Sleeve Maxi Dres

While a lot of the dresses that combine polka dots and florals tend to do so with more muted colours, this Jolie Moi piece offers a brighter, softer look thanks to its beige tones.

RO&ZO

Floral And Spot Print Long-Sleeve Woven Dress

This dress is a steal and has been reduced by £100 in the final sale. Long sleeves and an A-line shape make it a timeless choice for spring evenings.

Hope & Ivy

The Ffion Floral Short Sleeve Wrap Maxi Dress

This wrap dress oozes elegance, with its frill sleeves and floaty shape creating a romantic and effortless feel that's perfect for spring occasion wear.

Florals are one of the biggest spring/summer fashion trends for 2026, just as they are every year, and we love how Gillian’s dress incorporated the classic print while also giving the pattern a fresh feel with the addition of polka dots.

Spotty prints are just as timeless as florals and, while they’re always in the style spotlight when it comes to spring/summer, they’re particularly relevant this season. As well as polka dot jeans making a comeback, Kate Moss recently added a cool-girl spin to polka dots and proved that they can fit into any spring capsule wardrobe.

Gillian’s floral, polka-dotted dress is particularly fitting for her style, with its figure-hugging bodice and occasion-ready design delivering a contemporary feel with a vintage spin. An elegant, trending drop-waisted pleated skirt and pearl buttons are a chic answer to what to wear to a wedding this spring.

Like Gillian, keep your accessories to a minimum when wearing pattern-heavy dresses to avoid your outfit looking overly fussy. Just a simple pair of heels is all that’s needed.

Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse is a freelance royal news, entertainment and fashion writer. She began her journalism career after graduating from Nottingham Trent University with an MA in Magazine Journalism, receiving an NCTJ diploma, and earning a First Class BA (Hons) in Journalism at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute. She has also worked with Good To, BBC Good Food, The Independent, The Big Issue and The Metro.

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