Polka hot
Summer is over. Parting with the beach is such sweet sorrow. But buck up, buttercup! With chillier nights come thick, patterned tights, ankle boots, skinny jeans, and all the delights of fall fashion. I just flipped (moused?) through Club Monaco's look book for this season, and I'm happy to report the delightfully polished and largely monochromatic mall store is doing polka dots in a big way. Think blouses, scarves, tanks, and this lovely skirt:

The skirt is playful; pair it with a structured and/or leather jacket or blazer to give it edge and sophistication. It's a justifiable wardrobe update — black and white go with anything. (See what I did there? I'm publicly excusing your shopping addiction. You're welcome.)
Contributors
Hayley Kaufman is editor of the Style section.
Rachel Raczka (@rachelraczka) is the lifestyle producer for Boston.com.







