{"id":294865,"date":"2026-02-12T21:25:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T21:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/294865\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T21:25:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T21:25:23","slug":"nexts-26-polka-dot-skirt-is-the-throw-on-staple-that-makes-you-look-instantly-put-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/294865\/","title":{"rendered":"Next\u2019s \u00a326 polka dot skirt is the throw-on staple that makes you look instantly put-together"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a69975217\/next-polka-dot-2-in-1-dress\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a69975217\/next-polka-dot-2-in-1-dress\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Polka dots\" data-node-id=\"3.0\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Polka dots<\/a> are forever a mainstay in our wardrobe, so it&#8217;s no wonder that the popular playful print has featured in plenty of our favourite high street shops&#8217; &#8216;new in&#8217; collections recently.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/a70076068\/next-polka-dot-quilted-jacket\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/a70076068\/next-polka-dot-quilted-jacket\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"quilted jackets\" data-node-id=\"9.1\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">quilted jackets<\/a> to pretty <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a70254345\/m-s-lace-polka-dot-blouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a70254345\/m-s-lace-polka-dot-blouse\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"blouses\" data-node-id=\"9.3\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">blouses<\/a>, polka dots are quickly becoming a new neutral in our wardrobe, and it&#8217;s a pattern that immediately elevates any look.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">So one piece we&#8217;re adding to our dotty wish list this season is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.next.co.uk\/style\/su755305\/y18764\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.next.co.uk\/style\/su755305\/y18764\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Next&#039;s Polka Dot Mesh Midi Pencil Skirt\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"c6cc578d-c767-4cf9-8cf1-4aa8e302ac1f\" data-node-id=\"13.1\" class=\"body-link product-links css-fgh84s emevuu60\">Next&#8217;s Polka Dot Mesh Midi Pencil Skirt<\/a>, which is only \u00a326.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"19\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Cut to a flattering midi length and designed with a figure-hugging shape, this pencil skirt is the type of casual-chic item you can dress up or down with flats or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/g69574830\/kitten-heels\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/g69574830\/kitten-heels\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"kitten heels\" data-node-id=\"19.1\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">kitten heels<\/a> &#8211; whether you&#8217;re heading out for lunch with friends or on a dinner date with your partner. It&#8217;s also the perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a70296534\/heart-motif-blouse-valentines-date-night\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a70296534\/heart-motif-blouse-valentines-date-night\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Valentines Day outfit\" data-node-id=\"19.3\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Valentines Day outfit<\/a> too.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"next polka dot skirt\" title=\"next polka dot skirt\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1040\" height=\"1382\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/next-polka-dot-skirt-698c63adaddd1.png\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"24\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">But what makes this polka dot skirt different to any others on the high street is its stylish mesh fabric, which gives it an ultra feminine feel. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"28\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Available in sizes 6 to 26, this elegant skirt comes in two versatile colour combinations.<\/p>\n<p>Next Black\/White Polka Dot Mesh Midi Pencil Skirt<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-theme-key=\"product-image-wrapper\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X1524508&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.next.co.uk%2Fstyle%2Fsu755305%2Fy18764\" aria-label=\"\u00a326 at Next for Black\/White Polka Dot Mesh Midi Pencil Skirt\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.next.co.uk\/style\/su755305\/y18764\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.next.co.uk\/style\/su755305\/y18764\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X1524508&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.next.co.uk%2Fstyle%2Fsu755305%2Fy18764\" 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src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770809471-screenshot-2026-02-11-at-11-29-35-698c68618c368.png\" width=\"1032\" height=\"1370\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next Pink\/Brown Polka Dot Mesh Midi Pencil Skirt<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-theme-key=\"product-image-wrapper\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X1524508&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.next.co.uk%2Fstyle%2Fsu755305%2Fg02917\" aria-label=\"\u00a326 at Next for Pink\/Brown Polka Dot Mesh Midi Pencil Skirt\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.next.co.uk\/style\/su755305\/g02917\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.next.co.uk\/style\/su755305\/g02917\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X1524508&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.next.co.uk%2Fstyle%2Fsu755305%2Fg02917\" data-affiliate-network=\"{&quot;afflink_redirect&quot;:&quot;\/_p\/afflink\/11iEM\/next-pink-brown-polka-dot-mesh-midi&quot;,&quot;site_id&quot;:&quot;6dd86f1d-80ff-47e2-ade4-cef88b43bf8b&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Skimlinks&quot;}}\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"\u00a326 at Next\" data-vars-ga-media-role=\"\" data-vars-ga-media-type=\"Single Product Embed\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.next.co.uk\/style\/su755305\/g02917\" data-vars-ga-product-brand=\"Next\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"8541ec93-4bcd-4865-b2ec-df9df60554b9\" data-vars-ga-product-price=\"\u00a326.00\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"a3b8d1a1-61b0-444b-a39d-6561bd7ee90c\" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand=\"Next\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | (not set)\" class=\"product-image-link ebgq4gw2 e1b8bpvs0 css-1b9n4r1 e1c1bym14\"><img  alt=\"Pink\/Brown Polka Dot Mesh Midi Pencil Skirt\" title=\"Pink\/Brown Polka Dot Mesh Midi Pencil Skirt\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770809550-screenshot-2026-02-11-at-11-29-57-698c68b5376ce.png\" width=\"962\" height=\"1328\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"34\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">If you love a monochrome fit, the black and white option can be styled with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a64416955\/best-white-tshirt\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a64416955\/best-white-tshirt\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"white t-shirt\" data-node-id=\"34.1\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">white t-shirt<\/a>, black <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a69410382\/m-s-faux-leather-jacket\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a69410382\/m-s-faux-leather-jacket\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"leather jacket\" data-node-id=\"34.3\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">leather jacket<\/a> and black <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/g29545562\/best-nude-tights\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/g29545562\/best-nude-tights\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"tights\" data-node-id=\"34.5\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">tights<\/a> and ankle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/g62636889\/winter-boots-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/g62636889\/winter-boots-women\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"boots\" data-node-id=\"34.7\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">boots<\/a> for an off-duty weekend look. For date night, just swap your t-shirt for a crisp white shirt and a long-line wool <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a70221991\/m-s-car-coat\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a70221991\/m-s-car-coat\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"coat\" data-node-id=\"34.9\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">coat<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"38\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Alternatively, the pale pink and brown colourway offers a softer take on the popular print and embraces one of the season&#8217;s key colour combos.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"42\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Wear this one with the matching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.next.co.uk\/style\/su410922\/v13864\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.next.co.uk\/style\/su410922\/v13864\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"long sleeve ruched top\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"d5429084-74c7-4a0e-9b0d-6c555af38a7c\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-node-id=\"42.1\" class=\"body-link product-links css-fgh84s emevuu60\">long sleeve ruched top<\/a>, \u00a324, and a pair of kitten heels for a glamorous evening outfit.<\/p>\n<p>Related Story<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Polka dots are forever a mainstay in our wardrobe, so it&#8217;s no wonder that the popular playful print&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":294866,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[93,61,60,10356],"class_list":["post-294865","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-entertainment","tag-entertainment","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-next"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294865","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=294865"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294865\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/294866"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=294865"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=294865"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=294865"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}