Sweaters with dot patterns: 4 looks that are always spot on!

Sweaters with dot patterns have you feeling like a 1950s belle. Just as they did all those years ago, large dots make you look young and joyful. But dots can be elegant and classic too – it just depends on the size! The smaller the dots, the more grown up the style looks. Stylight shows you four looks with sweaters with dot patterns:

1. Playful young girls

You can make your sweater look fresh and youthful with a skater skirt, ankle boots and sweet stud earrings. That way, you can show off the charm that comes with dot patterns to their full potential. Here, the sweater is the focus of the outfit, so be careful not to drown it out with other colors. To give your look a little more edge, choose a skater skirt made from black leather.

2. Classic ladies

Your sweater with dot patterns will look all grown up with a pleated midi-skirt, pointed pumps, pearl earrings and lipstick to match. The classic combination has that 1950s flair with that little touch of the modern that comes with the fact that the dots aren’t on the skirt, as is traditional. Complete the look with a tote bag and red nail varnish.

3. Stylish trend setters

Fashionistas can style the dotted sweater with a denim shirt to be totally unconventional. Add black skinny jeans, a messenger bag and monkstraps, creepers or brogues. Don’t tuck your shirt into your pants, instead let it peek out casually from under the sweater. For this look, try not to choose a sweater that is too eye-catching: neutral colors and smaller dots are preferable.

4. Rock chicks

With leather skinny pants, ear cuffs (clip on earrings), studded boots and round sunglasses, your sweater with dot patterns suddenly becomes kick-ass. This easily draws on two aspects of 1950s society: rebellion and conservatism. To create an even starker contrast, go for a sweater with large dots. Tie your hair up in a top knot (a very high bun) and paint your nails with dark red or black varnish and you’re done!

Tip: large patterns on clothing have a tendency to make the outfit seem quite bulky. Slimmer women can go for attention-grabbing, large dots, while women with a sturdier build are better off going for delicate little dots.

Whether you pair it with a skater skirt or studded boots, a sweater with dot patterns is up for anything.

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