These polka-dot skirts are the playful summer update we didn’t see coming, from £16

How fun is a polka dot? And how great is it that they are making a comeback just in time for the most fun part of the year? In fact, there’s a positive flurry of playful, smart and elegant polka dot skirts popping up at our favourite brands and worn by the team here at Good Housekeeping HQ.

While the print may seem simple, the size of the dot, the background colour, fabric choice and the cut of skirt they are placed on make for a huge amount of variety. This means you’ll find one to suit – whether you’re headed to a wedding, summer party, the office or simply to wear for your everyday style.

Nobody’s Child’s burgundy with white dot skirt, George’s (£16!) brown and white dot long skirt and French Connection’s long straight white skirt with tiny black polka dots all make an elegant option for a wedding or garden party; while the double layer midi from Hush has a flirty lace hem for an easy-to-style date-night skirt.

For the more bold among you, why not supersize your polkas? Boden’s A-line skirt with giant dots is playful and will cheer you up whenever and for whatever you need it for, while Next’s loose long skirt gives everyday style an uplift.

As for styling, many of these skirts come with matching tops, whether a sleeveless top or a waistcoat-style top to allow you to go full polka. If that’s not for you, keep it simple with a T-shirt or tank in one of the colours of your skirt, and pair with your favourite summer sandals and you’ll be ready to polka.