Like pink and purple and mid-length flared dresses, polka dots can easily veer from playful to childish, which is why I often avoid them altogether in favor of stripes, a safer, more streamlined bet. It took me a while to fully embrace them when they came back into vogue last year (as illustrated by a style breakdown and interview with my friend Anita), but this time around feels different, with more than a few options that feel fully grown-up: 

1. Tie Front Dress ($165)

2. Free People Top ($88)

3. Valencia & Vine Blouse ($128)

4. Faithfull Stepper Dress ($132)

5. Keepsake Moonshine Dress ($180)

6. Sunday's Dress ($225)

7. JOA Polka Dot Dress ($89)

8. WAYF Flutter Wrap Dress ($84)

9. Saloni Midi Dress ($550)

10. DVF Silk Top ($430)

11. Embroidered Cotton Shorts ($80)

12. Ulla Johnson Pullover ($450)