Holly Willoughby returned to host This Morning on Monday following her two month summer break - and she looked beautiful.
The mum-of-three, who said her children also returned to school today, wore a navy polka dot midi dress, which she styled for the heatwave with white heeled sandals and a matching waist belt.
Sharing the look to Instagram, she wrote: "And just like that… it’s back to school… can’t wait to see you!!! @thismorning 10am @itv #hwstyle dress by @purecollection".
The elegant Pure Collection dress is available to shop at John Lewis for £130, but it’s selling fast. It features a very flattering A-line shape with a self-tie string belt, a round neckline and romantic ruffled sleeves.
Holly completed the look with her hair styled in her trademark loose waves, natural bronzed makeup and delicate drop earrings. Fans were loving the ensemble, with one writing: "Love your outfit", while another said: "Looking gorgeous Holly".
It’s not the first time Holly has stepped out in a polka dot dress. The 42-year-old TV star has proved they’re suitable for any season, wearing LK Bennett’s long-sleeve navy Addison dress back in February and a gorgeous lilac mini polka dot piece by Finery London in April.
The classic style is also a favourite of the royals, particularly Princess Kate, who seems to currently almost exclusively wear a polka dot printed dress (often by Alessandra Rich) to formal occasions.
The Princess of Wales frequently recycles her favourites, most recently wearing a timeless embellished polka dot Alessandra Rich dress in a stunning shade of Azure blue to put on a surprise tea party for NHS staff at a London hospital in July. It featured delicate pleating and was made from silk crepe de chine.
Shop more of our favourite polka dot dresses...
M&S Collection Polka Dot Shirred Midi Shirt Dress
M&S Polka Dot Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-24, Petite-Long
Colours available: Black/White
Shipping: £3.99 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £60
Returns: Free within 35 days
Marks & Spencer's polka dot shirt dress is cut in a regular fit with a collared neckline and button-through fastening. With its flattering shirred bodice, 3/4 sleeves and breezy midi length skirt, it's the perfect everyday piece.
Rixo Izzy Polka Dot Dress
Rixo Polka Dot Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-26
Colours available: White/Black, Navy/White, Pink Paisley
Shipping: £5 Standard Delivery
Returns: Free within 14 days
Princess Kate owns this exact vintage-inspired Rixo shirt dress in the (sadly now sold out) pink Zebra print. With her penchant for white polka dots, we wouldn't be surprised to see her step out in this midi - shop it before it sells out.
Phase Eight Polka Dot Tulle Dress
Phase Eight Polka Dot Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-20
Colours available: Soft Pink
Shipping: £2.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £150
Returns: Free within 28 days
A modern take on the classic polka dot, Phase Eight's pink midi would make a beautiful wedding guest dress. It has a halter-neck and a flowing silhouette with a tie-up waist belt. Responsibly-sourced, it's made from recycled polyester and even comes in kids' sizes so you match with your min-me.
River Island Black Polka Dot Midi Dress
River Island Polka Dot Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-18
Colours available: Black/White
Shipping: £4 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £50
Returns: Free within 28 days
Looking for a shorter style? River Island's trending mini dress comes in a swishy cut with a flattering front knot detail. We'd pair it with heeled ankle boots.
Reformation Rosalynn Polka Dot Dress
Reformation Polka Dot Dress
Sizes available: UK 4-16
Colours available: Black/White, Aquamarine
Shipping: £6 Standard Delivery or free over £100
Returns: £6 within 30 days
For a polka dot dress suitable for a formal occasion, we're obsessed with this midi dress with a statement asymmetric neckline from Reformation. It's made from a lightweight georgette fabric and looks amazing with chunky gold jewellery.
Hobbs Lucilla Polka Dot Dress
Hobbs Polka Dot Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-20, Petite & Regular
Colours available: White/Navy
Shipping: £2.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £150
Returns: Free within 28 days
We could definitely see Princess Kate in Hobbs’ white polka dot midi dress. The elegant piece has a shirt-style silhouette with long sleeves and a detachable tie waist to flatter your shape.
Mango Polka-Dot Shirt Dress
Mango Polka Dot Dress
Sizes available: UK 4-26
Colours available: Black/White
Shipping: £3.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £30
Returns: Free within 30 days
This polka dot shirt dress from Mango is made from flowy fabric and falls to a midi length. It features a waist-cinching belt and comes in an inclusive range of sizes. We'd style it with heeled mules of knee-high boots.
Zara Polka Dot Dress
Zara Polka Dot Dress
Sizes available: XS-XL
Colours available: Black/White
Shipping: £3.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £50
Returns: £1.95 within 30 days
Zara's black and white polka dot mini dress has a flattering shirred waist and long sleeves for a piece that we can't wait to wear as soon as spring hits.
