There’s a reason polka dots and spots keep returning to the style spotlight, they’re timeless, charming, and endlessly versatile. This season, we’re giving the classic print a modern refresh with our Doe Slide + Elsie Strap, the perfect marriage of playful pattern and everyday wearability. Whether you’re strolling into summer or layering up for fall, this shoe is a style chameleon.
The Return of the Spot: Why Spotted Styles Are Back in Fashion
Fashion has a way of circling back to the prints we can’t quit, and in 2025, polka dots and spots are having a major moment. Designers are leaning into their retro appeal while updating the palette, scale, and styling to feel fresh and modern. No longer reserved for party dresses or vintage looks, the spot has become a go-to for women who want a pattern that’s both fun and sophisticated.
With its subtle cream-on-black Elsie strap, our Doe Slide channels that energy perfectly, playful without being loud, refined without being stiff. It’s the print that effortlessly moves from brunch with friends to a client meeting without missing a beat.
How the Doe + Elsie Works from Linen to Leather
One of our favorite things about this pairing? Its seasonal adaptability.
Summer: The Doe Slide’s soft, neutral base is breezy with linen trousers, cotton sundresses, and cropped denim. Add the Elsie strap, and you have a pop of personality without overpowering your look.
Fall: As the temperature drops, the same shoe holds its own with leather skirts, tailored trousers, and cozy knits. The spots add a playful lift to heavier fabrics, keeping your outfits from feeling too serious.
And because Alterre shoes are interchangeable, you can swap the Elsie strap for another style whenever you want to completely reinvent the look, without buying a whole new pair of shoes.
Spots as a Closet Neutral: Pairing Tips for Work and Weekend
Think spotted styles are tricky to style? Think again. Much like stripes or leopard print, they act as a pattern “neutral” when done in a classic palette.
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For Work: Pair with monochrome separates, tailored blazers, or your favorite black dress for a polished yet approachable look.
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For Weekend: Lean into casual ease, white jeans, relaxed denim shorts, or a breezy midi skirt are all fair game.
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For Events: Layer with metallic accessories or bold earrings to elevate the dots for a dinner date or evening out.
The key is balance, let the dots shine by pairing them with solids, or play with print-mixing by keeping the scale different (think polka dots with a thin stripe).
Playful yet polished, the Doe Slide with Elsie strap proves spots aren’t just a seasonal fling, they’re a forever favorite.
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