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The Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘Love this' cry shoppers as they run to Tesco for summer co-ord that's ‘stunning on'
THE warmer weather is set to return this weekend, so it's the perfect chance to pick up a summer staple in Tesco. The supermarket's in-house fashion label, F&F, is renowned for its stylish buys at affordable prices. 3 3 And if you're looking for a timeless but trendy co-ord to add to your outfit rotation, you've come to the right place. Fashion fans have insisted the new Tesco polka dot two-piece looks "stunning on" and hailed it as a must-have for summer. The black polka dot midi skirt is priced at £22.50, while the matching puff sleeve cropped top will cost you £16 Both pieces come in sizes six to 22 and are available in-store and on the newly launched F&F website. They can be worn together, or pair the top with jeans and heels and the skirt with a Skims dupe bodysuit to get extra wear out of them. Describing the co-ord online, the Tesco team say: "Complete with a split hem detail, this midi skirt adds a classic touch to your daily essentials. "Designed with an all-over polka dot print, the relaxed silhouette and gathered waistband make it ideal for dressed-up events. "Team with the matching top for a statement look. "From its polka dot print to its short puff sleeves, this top is a on-trend piece in your dressed-up wardrobe." Unsurprisingly, fashion fans have been in a frenzy over the monochrome buys since spotting them on the rails. I work at Tesco and there's so much newness in store - I love it all, but a holiday co-ord is sure to be a sell out One gushed: "Seen this in store today, it is absolutely stunning." "Love this", chimed in a second. A third wrote: "Bet this would be stunning on!" "I bought this as a 5ft1 girl I love it", revealed a fourth. A fifth cried: "Tesco you really have out done yourself…. Girls get yourself to Tesco." Meanwhile, a sixth added: "I've bought this wearing it brunching tomorrow." Welcomed News While supermarket clothing used to be drab and something only your nan would wear, they are now keeping up with the likes of Zara and Mango but at a fraction of the price. Many supermarkets list their clothing online along with homeware but there's one that didn't join the party, Tesco. But it seems the retailer has finally listened to customers and has put their fashion items online for the first time in seven years. Fashion ranges launched by the firm have garnered huge social media attention, with some going as far to say that it is the "new Zara". The news has taken shoppers by storm, who are thrilled they don't have to hunt for viral items in stores anymore. Details of the launch were confirmed in Tesco's financial results published earlier this year in April. And shoppers have been excited for the launch, taking to social media, one wrote: "OMG I'm so glad it's coming back." A third added: "Yes! I've missed them being online." The supermarket launched it's fashion brand F&F online discreetly at the start of May. Is supermarket fashion the new high street? DEPUTY Fashion Editor Abby McHale weighs in: The supermarkets have really upped their game when it comes to their fashion lines. These days, as you head in to do your weekly food shop you can also pick up a selection of purse-friendly, stylish pieces for all the family. Tesco has just announced a 0.7 per cent increase in the quarter thanks to a 'strong growth in clothing' and M&S has earnt the title of the number one destination for womenswear on the high street. Asda's clothing line George has made £1.5 million for the supermarket in 2023, 80 per cent of Sainsbury's clothes sold at full price rather than discounted and Nutmeg at Morrisons sales are also up 2 per cent in the past year. So what is it about supermarket fashion that is becoming so successful? Apart from the clothing actually being affordable, it's good quality too - with many being part of schemes such as the Better Cotton Initiative. A lot of the time they keep to classic pieces that they know will last the customer year after year. Plus because they buy so much stock they can turn around pieces quickly and buy for cheaper because of the volumes.
Telegraph
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Six years on from that Zara dress, polka dots are back on trend
Transport yourself back to the summer of 2019, and picture the following scene: it's morning rush hour on the train platform. The temperature is a balmy 23 degrees. Around you, commuters are preparing for a day in the office and, by some bizarre twist of fashion fate, they're all wearing the same thing: a £39.99 Zara midi dress, white with black polka-dots. For months that year, it seemed as if 'The Dress' (as it became known) was inescapable, popping up not just at work but at summer barbecues, on nights out, in the aisles of Tesco and even on the telly, thanks to BBC presenter Victoria Derbyshire. Wherever you looked, everyone was hot for spots. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hot 4 The Spot (@hot4thespot) Every bubble must burst, however, and soon polka-dots began to feel tired – less Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, more high street sale rail. Since then, the print has fallen out of favour, readily replaced first by a flurry of florals and now by a succession of on-trend block colours, from mocha and dove grey, to this spring's must-have butter yellow. It seemed as if polka-dots had been retired by most of us for good – until the Princess of Wales reintroduced them in a way that felt enticingly fresh once more. For the recent Thanksgiving service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Catherine pulled an old favourite from the back of her wardrobe: an Alessandra Rich polka-dot midi dress, which she last wore in 2023. Her appearance followed hot on the heels of fashion's biggest night out, the Met Gala, at which actress Priyanka Chopra stole the show in a slickly tailored, custom polka-dot gown by Balmain. Elegant, understated and with a touch of whimsy – suddenly, spots look right again. 'They have an enduring charm that sets them apart from other patterns like florals and stripes,' says Orlagh McCloskey, co-founder of Rixo. 'There's a classic quality to them – think Jane Birkin's printed ties and the outfits of old Hollywood stars like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn.' Kay Barron, fashion director at Net-a-Porter, also cites Kate's late mother-in-law as a key reference: 'Princess Diana was known for her iconic polka-dot looks – the two that stand out to me are the blue-and-red dress she wore to the Othello premiere in 1986, and the navy-and-white look she wore to Ascot in 1988, complete with a matching hat.' Whoever you choose as your inspiration, the real beauty of a dotty print lies in how easy it is to style. Team Rixo's cotton Eleanor dress with white heels and a matching clutch and you're good to go for any event. Follow Catherine's lead with The Kooples' floaty shirt dress – a clear winner for the Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Ascot or a smart summer party. Take a leaf from the Princess' book and pair it with all-black accessories. Barron suggests styling polka-dots with another, contrasting pattern for a modern update on the look. 'For spring/summer 2025, Acne Studios really stood out for showcasing polka-dots on the runway, especially skirts paired with clashing prints,' she says. Try Me+Em's maxi dress with Reformation's leopard print 'Winnie' mules for a contemporary take on siren style. Silk Polka Dot Maxi Dress + Corsage, £595, Me+Em One important consideration with polka-dots is their size. As McCloskey explains, 'smaller dots add a delicate, subtle charm to designs, perfect for a more refined look,' while larger prints 'make a bold statement that can turn a simple outfit into a standout one'. For example, French Connection's strappy frock looks plucked straight from the cupboard of Betty Draper, while Sézane's 'Rosie' dress is more statement-making – try it with a pair of sculptural earrings, like the 'Flower Bud' design from YSSO. After several years of skulking behind the scenes, monochrome polka-dots are ready to take centre stage once again. 'While they bring a sense of fun and playfulness to an outfit, there's still something so timeless about them,' explains Barron. And honestly? She's spot on. Shop some dots...
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Is *the* Skirt Trend to Wear With Sneakers This Summer
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. I think we can all agree that Bella Hadid killed it with her Cannes looks, but now, she's made her way to London and has switched up her wardrobe to suit her new location, adding a leather bomber jacket where the high temperature today was 57°F. Although the climate isn't all that summery in the UK at the moment, Hadid did make a very summer-appropriate choice when it came to the rest of her outfit. With her bomber jacket, Hadid wore the skirt trend that I predict every cool fashion person will pair with sneakers of every type this summer: a polka-dot skirt. As I'm sure you're aware, polka dot is the classic print trend that made a major comeback last year and seems to be here to stay for a while. Hadid's ruffled polka-dot midi skirt would look chic with a wide variety of shoe styles, but there's something about her sporty, '90s-inspired sneakers that just makes it look even cooler. I could picture this skirt trend with other popular sneaker styles as well—from '70s retro sneakers to hiking sneakers. (Think Salomons.) If Bella Hadid has influenced you, keep scrolling to shop her look as well as more polka-dot skirts to wear with sneakers this summer and beyond. On Bella Hadid: Saint Laurent bag; Nike Air Max 95 Sneakers ($195) View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Queen Camilla just nailed this season's hottest trend - shop polka dot dresses inspired by her look
Polka dots are making a major comeback this season, and Queen Camilla gave the trend a regal twist during a recent visit to Westminster Abbey. She stepped out in a custom-made navy polka dot dress by Fiona Clare, styled with classic black block heels and a coordinating clutch. For a touch of sparkle, Camilla accessorised with her eye-catching Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet, adorned with the iconic blue clover motifs, along with timeless pearl earrings. Looking to add polka dots to your own wardrobe? Discover our top picks below - then elevate your look with the stunning jewellery we've handpicked to match. Dresses Rixo Brooke Polka Dot Midi Dress £305 Shop Boden Ivy Smocked Midi Dress £112 Shop LK Bennett Mathilde Polka Dot Dress £379 Shop Monsoon Novie Polka Dot Shirt Dress £52.50 Shop Kaffe Polka Dot Dress £49 Shop Crew Olivia Dot Print Shirt Dress £62.30 Shop Aspiga Evelyn Polka Dot Dress £110 Shop Love Sunshine Polka Dot Dress £32 Shop Earrings Bracelets
Vogue Arabia
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Arabia
Kate Just Gave 2025's Sloaniest Trend the Royal Seal of Approval
In 2023, Catherine, Princess of Wales made a couple of headlines for wearing a form-fitting, polka-dot Alessandra Rich dress, paired with Princess Diana's Collingwood pearl drop earrings to the Order of the Garter – an outfit some people compared to Eliza Doolittle's black-and-white gown in My Fair Lady : the tale of a young woman's transformation into upper echelons of aristocracy. (Hmm… sounds familiar…) Kate at the Order of the Garter in forward two years, and the Princess – slash Queen of Rewears, as British Vogue 's Emily Chan put it – sported the exact same combination for a service marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day this afternoon. Led by King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince William, Kate entered today's Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey in a solemn take on what was a previously jubilant outfit, including a funereal fascinator by the Shrewsbury-based milliner Juliette Botterill with Ralph Lauren pumps and DeMellier London's The Nano Montreal handbag in a coordinating shade of toffee. The Princess of Wales at the Service of Thanksgiving. Photo: Chris Jackson (Getty Images) Much like her beloved skinny jeans, Kate's enduring relationship with polka dots has been rehabilitated on recent runways. 'While the polka dot print was once the preserve of Holland Park mums on the school run,' wrote this magazine's Olivia Allen back in April, 'lately it has been shaking off its sloaney associations to emerge as something fresh, and altogether more fashion-friendly.' To wit: Conner Ives presented sheer slips appliquéd with large tonal spots for autumn/winter 2025 and Valentino scattered them on '80s-inspired cocktail dresses, while Moschino blew them up to Mickey Mouse-sized proportions on power-shouldered blazers that same season. Kate joined Prince William at today's back to the earrings: gifted to Diana from Collingwood jewellers, these pearl drop jewels – which hang from two round diamonds at the top and three rows of smaller diamonds underneath – were famously worn by the then-Princess of Wales as part of her going away outfit, following her wedding to Prince Charles in 1981, and later as part of that infamous 'revenge dress' ensemble. Kate has worn the earrings in tribute to Diana on multiple occasions since having been bestowed them some time around 2017. If the royals have long recycled old, heirloom pieces, the Princess of Wales seems committed to continuing the same tradition with her own personal archive of rewears.
