For the Love of Polka Dots: Boden USA

 For the Love of Polka Dots: Boden USA

My name is Ella, I have a bit of a polka dot problem. Here is a photo of one of my Sunday night outfit-making sessions where I put together outfits for the whole week. I had just received a navy and white polka dotted button down from my mother-in-law when I realized that I could wear navy and white polka dots for the entire week...

So imagine my excitement when you all reacted so well to my inclusion of a polka dotted skirt in yesterday's post! This is something I can get behind! Polka dots for EVERYONE! Here is the number one place that I think do polka dots really well:

Boden USA

Maybe it's because of their British roots (and, ahem, colours), but Boden does great modern dots like no one else. I love their quality, too. 

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If you prefer a smaller dot (I think both are fun! Playing around with proportion is a fun way to create your unique style) then they've got that in this same pullover here, too.

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They also do classic shapes for dresses and skirts very well-and with dots! I love a polka dotted pencil skirt (like this incredible one or this larger scale dot), but if you'd like something that flows away from your body more while still accentuating your waist, that's a gorgeous choice.

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Ok, so, this model makes this dress look like it would only work for someone very young and very skinny, but the shape really could work for a lot of women. I love the sleeve length, and the high waist would be very flattering! Check out the other colors and don't be sad by how dowdy they look off a model; I think you'd really like this dress.

Also cute from Boden are this denim skirt with dots, this jersey skirt with dots, these cropped trousers that also come in longs so they won't be capris for the taller ladies, this classic shift that also comes in petite sizes, and this best seller that has long sleeves and comes in sizes 2R to 18L. Or, if you're more of a jeans and t-shirt kind of woman, why not spice up those jeans with these amazing desert boots? I have the wedge version, and I would wear them every day if I could.

And no, Boden is not a sponsor. I wish!

Also, my dear friend Love Always Hannah just posted her tips for having fun while preparing your home for a party. She says

"Styling a party or space isn’t an exact science.  If you approach it as something you “have” to do you’re most likely not going to feel that creative.  If you can remove some of the “have to” and realize that there’s no “wrong way” to it then I guarantee you’ll enjoy yourself so much more.  You never know the great ideas you’ll have!  Have fun!"

Isn't that what it's all about? You'll see how she set up my house for our holiday party. I loved seeing our home through her incredibly creative eyes so be sure to check it out!