{"id":573138,"date":"2026-07-29T03:20:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T03:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/573138\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T03:20:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T03:20:15","slug":"matalans-22-chocolate-brown-polka-dot-maxi-dress-makes-this-seasons-biggest-print-easy-to-wear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/573138\/","title":{"rendered":"Matalan&#8217;s \u00a322 chocolate brown polka dot maxi dress makes this season&#8217;s biggest print easy to wear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">It&#8217;s officially a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a71218429\/m-s-brown-polka-dot-top\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a71218429\/m-s-brown-polka-dot-top\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"polka dot\" data-node-id=\"3.1\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">polka dot<\/a> summer. Our wardrobes are wonderfully dotty right now, and we couldn&#8217;t be happier about it. From elegant spotty blouses to statement trousers, this playful print is everywhere you look.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">But no matter how many ways there are to wear the trend, you can&#8217;t beat a timeless <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a71851556\/sainsburys-tu-jersey-maxi-dress\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a71851556\/sainsburys-tu-jersey-maxi-dress\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"maxi dress\" data-node-id=\"8.1\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">maxi dress<\/a> in our eyes, especially while we&#8217;re enjoying a glorious summer here in the UK.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Combining two of this season&#8217;s biggest trends is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matalan.co.uk\/p\/clothing\/chocolate-brown-polka-dot-trapeze-miaxi-dress\/17860708\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.matalan.co.uk\/p\/clothing\/chocolate-brown-polka-dot-trapeze-miaxi-dress\/17860708\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Matalan&#039;s Chocolate Brown Polka Dot Trapeze Midaxi Dress\" data-node-id=\"12.1\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\">Matalan&#8217;s Chocolate Brown Polka Dot Trapeze Midaxi Dress<\/a>, which costs a mere \u00a322.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"17\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a73218928\/sainsburys-tu-chocolate-brown-striped-trousers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a73218928\/sainsburys-tu-chocolate-brown-striped-trousers\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Chocolate brown\" data-node-id=\"17.0\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chocolate brown<\/a> has firmly cemented itself as another neutral in our wardrobe this year and it&#8217;s quickly becoming the new black in our eyes.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"matalan chocolate brown polka dot maxi dress\" title=\"matalan chocolate brown polka dot maxi dress\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"3000\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/af364120-7f7b-476b-8d09-277427b8734c.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1ddfba50\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Matalan<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"23\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">The chocolate tone beautifully complements the oversized white <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a73169931\/sainsburys-24-pink-polka-dot-skirt-is-the-feel-good-fashion-buy-of-the-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a73169931\/sainsburys-24-pink-polka-dot-skirt-is-the-feel-good-fashion-buy-of-the-summer\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"polka dots\" data-node-id=\"23.1\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">polka dots<\/a> in this maxi dress design and makes it so easy to dress up or down, depending on the occasion.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"27\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Designed with a sleeveless shape and scooped high neckline, these refined finish is balanced out with the dress&#8217; relaxed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a71919549\/matalan-khaki-trapeze-maxi-dress\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a71919549\/matalan-khaki-trapeze-maxi-dress\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"trapeze\" data-node-id=\"27.1\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">trapeze<\/a> silhouette, which gives this dress a airy, lightweight feel.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"32\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Complete with handy side pockets for everyday ease, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a71852823\/next-lemon-yellow-maxi-dress\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a71852823\/next-lemon-yellow-maxi-dress\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"maxi dress\" data-node-id=\"32.1\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">maxi dress<\/a> combines comfort and style into one fail-safe outfit that you can wear at home or abroad.<\/p>\n<p>Matalan Chocolate Brown Polka Dot Trapeze Miaxi Dress<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.matalan.co.uk%2Fp%2Fclothing%2Fchocolate-brown-polka-dot-trapeze-miaxi-dress%2F17860708%2F\" aria-label=\"\u00a322 at Matalan for Chocolate Brown Polka Dot Trapeze Miaxi Dress\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.matalan.co.uk\/p\/clothing\/chocolate-brown-polka-dot-trapeze-miaxi-dress\/17860708\/\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.matalan.co.uk\/p\/clothing\/chocolate-brown-polka-dot-trapeze-miaxi-dress\/17860708\/\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X1524508&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.matalan.co.uk%2Fp%2Fclothing%2Fchocolate-brown-polka-dot-trapeze-miaxi-dress%2F17860708%2F\" 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Dress\" data-fp-product-image=\"true\" datafptag=\"data-fp-product-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1785236073-91fa4489-6e9a-46de-bb44-311b7d96486a.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"3000\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a>Matalan Chocolate Brown Polka Dot Trapeze Miaxi DressCredit: Matalan<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"37\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">For an elevated everyday look whilst it&#8217;s still warm at home, style with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/g45583667\/white-trainers-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/g45583667\/white-trainers-women\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"white trainers\" data-node-id=\"37.1\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">white trainers<\/a> or <a 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come the evening. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"41\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Alternatively, give it more of a holiday finish by teaming it with brown <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a71637166\/m-s-leather-flip-flops\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a71637166\/m-s-leather-flip-flops\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"leather flip flops\" data-node-id=\"41.1\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">leather flip flops<\/a> or neutral <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a71493605\/m-and-s-summer-sandals-shoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a71493605\/m-and-s-summer-sandals-shoes\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"slip-on sandals\" data-node-id=\"41.3\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">slip-on sandals<\/a>. Finish off with some delicate gold jewellery and a white crossbody bag, and you&#8217;ll look the epitome of chic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s officially a polka dot summer. 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