Mixing not only prints up today, but also styles. At least in my head. I was happy when Shelbee choose polka dots for The Thrifty Six for the month of March. Polka dots have something frivolous, something girly, feminine elegance. But I did have the well-known problem. I didn’t have any polka dots in my closet anymore and certainly no pre-loved ones. So, scouring Vinted! Well, it didn’t take long before I came across this great blazer. By Frans Molenaar for C&A. Frans Molenaar was a Dutch couturier. It was another good purchase at Vinted.
Mixing it up, polka dots and stripes
I think polka dots and stripes are the perfect print mixing, just like floral and polka dots. You see often that floral print dresses have dots, you can see Emma wearing such a example with The Thrifty Six. But I am also mixing styles up a little bit. Wearing sporty sneakers with polka dots. For me polka dots are super feminine and remind me of the 50s, pencil skirts , pumps and a polka dot blouse. But of course they look great on any style!
Whenever I am talking about this print, I can see a photo before me of myself as a 8 year old girl in a light blue and white polks dot blouse with red buttons. Yes, I wasn’t born with black clothing!
Fitted blazer’s are so much better for me
Because I showed you here my oversized one and you see the difference in how it looks on me, at least I hope so. This blazer fits perfectly and still looks very good, although it must be quite old. I think these kinds of blazers are ideal for the summer, they are less formal than a regular blazer and often have stretch in them. This cheerful one has that too!
I’m not a big fan of black and white, but for polka dots I think it’s a great combination, just like navy and white dots. I love wearing polka dots with a stripe, mixing it up, but I still have to order a striped shirt for this summer. A breton tee is a must have for summer I think. Looks fabulous on everything! The striped top is older and pre loved too. The skirt is my favourite for several seasons, but I wonder if I should bring it to the tailor to make it a bit shorter. What are your thoughts?
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The jacket is a great buy! I agree that polka dots are best in black and white. I think I may have got rid of all mine too, which is a pity!
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It is! It would look great with your spring colours!
Your blazer is such a great find! Polka dots and stripes pair perfectly together! I love this print mix and entire outfit!
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Thank you very much Jill!
I absolutely love the stripes and polka dots mix! Fabulous look Nancy. So glad to know you didn’t wear black as a kid. Lol! Thanks for the link up.
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Hahaha, otherwise I would have been a Wednesday! Lol.
The jacket was a great find! I love the nipped in waist with the full skirt. The Thrifty Six challenge must have influenced me because I just bought a black and white polka dot blouse on Vinted!
Emma xxx
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Hahaha, I guess we had forgotten polka dot a bit!
Love this polka dot jacket! Looks great on you!
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Thanks Jennifer!
I love this look, Nancy! Have a wonderful weekend!
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Thank you Caroline!
Loving those polkadots, beautiful Nancy! I love how they complement the stripes!
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Thank you very much Andrea!
Love your outfit, Nancy! The dots and stripes go perfectly together with the skirt for a neutral, but fun and playful look. I love a good polkadot print, they work so well in many pattern mixes. You are so lucky on Vinted! (I have yet to master online shopping.) Thanks for hosting the link up as always, and hope you have a lovely weekend!
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Oh I do have my bad buys on Vinted too Di. But it is easier for me then shopping in stores, but I do prefer that!
I love this polka dot + stripes print mix, Nancy! Fitted blazers are perfect on you.
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Thank you very much Sally!
I am loving this stripe and polka dot combo! It is really fun and the sneakers add even more to the fun!
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Thanks! I feel great in this outfit!
That blazer is such a great cut, and I’m loving the mix of polka dots and stripes!
As for the skirt, I think its length is perfect as it is! xxx
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Thank you very much Ann!
I am seeing polka dots in a lot of places this season. I agree, they’re the best in black and white, and love that you paired them with stripes!
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Thank you very much Cheryl!
I’m such a fan of blazers, and this one is fabulous on you! This outfit is making me wish I hadn’t gotten moved my polka dot pieces out of my closet.
I hope you are having a great week so far!
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Oh you didn’t! What a pity, they are so cute!
That is a fabulous outfit! I don’t have much in polka dots either but that blazer was a great find.
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Thanks Joanne!
Here’s my standing ovation for that blazer and striped top. Truly so fabulous and glad you’re wearing the blazer for more great looks.
XOXO
Jodie
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Thanks Jodie!
That is one fabulous blazer, Nancy! I love it with the stripes, too. I like the length of the skirt, but if you would like it shorter, go for it! Thanks for the link up!
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Thank you very much Marsha!
Hi, Nancy – I’m not a polka-dot girl but I do have a navy & white polka-dot skirt that I love. And I really like this blazer you found…by a Dutch couturier no less! It does look great on you. I think I’ll try my leopard-print sneakers with my polka-dot skirt now that you showed this outfit on you. I prefer long skirts, so in my opinion I would not shorten your skirt. It’s fun hearing from you, as always. Thanks for the link up! – Angie, http://www.yourtrueselfblog.com
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That would be a fabulous mix Angie! Thank you for your lovely comment!
Polka dots have always been my favorite! Love your jacket!!
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Thanks Allison!
Great styling Nancy! Fitted blazers are better on me too. The polka dots look great with the stripes!
xo,
Kellyann
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Thank you Kellyann!
Wow, thanks for the blog love. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
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My pleasure Patrick!
I don’t think I have any polka dots in my closet either! Glad you were able to find that fabulous blazer!
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Yes I really love this one. Polka dots are so cute!
You wear them well Nancy, I e got one that’s blue and white, need to get it out for spring. X have a good week x Jacqui x
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Thank you Jacqui!
Love the dots, Nancy!
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Thanks Sheila!
Just becoming comfortable with pattern mixing and I find it so fun. Have done stripes with stripes. And stripes with florals but never stripes with polka dots. I am excited to try this combo. You look adorable. Your outfit has good energy!!
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Thank you very much Leslie! Everything looks good with stripes I think.