The Cheap and Classic Trend We're Backing for Winter

Let’s cut to the chase: polka dots and, really, spots of all kinds are having a major moment for the coming season. So much so that not only did we go ahead and design tons of our own pieces to fall in line with the trend, but we also spotted countless street style stars sporting the look as of late. (See what I did there?)

So whether you’re into dresses, tops, skirts, statement outerwear, or all of the above, there’s a Who What Wear collection piece for you and, most importantly, at a price we can all wrap our heads around. Plus, from tonal versions of the print to large-scale statement spots, there are a handful of takes on the print, so there’s bound to be something for all style types. Ready to see how fashion girls are making the look their own? Just keep scrolling for all the street style inspo you could possibly need. Then, continue on to shop the pieces for yourself.

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A red dress and combat boots is the high-risk-high-reward pairing you have to try this season.

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You can never go wrong with a classic black-and-white print.

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Light up your winter wardrobe with unexpected white pants.

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High necks are having a moment right now.

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Simply swapping in a printed top can totally change your day-to-day looks.

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The street style set really embraced spots and dots when attending the S/S 20 shows in September.

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Proof that there's no trend that doesn't look good with ankle boots.

See our spot prints in action:

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This abstract print also alludes to leopard, making it doubly on trend.

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If you only buy one coat this season, might I humbly suggest this be it?

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A classic dress in an of-the-moment color.

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Wear this top to work with simple black pants, or make it holiday party–ready by pairing it with metallic trousers.

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You can never go wrong pairing anything with a black skirt.

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Up next: The grandma trend I'm recommending to anyone who will listen.

Editor-at-Large

Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2024, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.