The little girl in me will never get over my love of polka dots. Then again, the big girl in me feels that spotty-dotty sundresses and Mary Janes would be just a tad too cutesy for my current self. Even when they’re not featured on prim and prissy styles, polka dots often have a way of looking more precious than cool. Enter the Dalmatian dot!
This near-identical print has been done by Givenchy and Jérôme Dreyfuss, among others, but Chloé’s rendering feels just right. Featured cleanly on the isolated front panel of tote that’s restrained in size (it’s still a normal-sized bag, not a baby), this print looks especially adorable. They’re cute, but dots aren’t enough to make me love a bag. Luckily, the Alison is a great basic. Spacious with an interior snap-closure pocket and comfy handles, it makes for the perfect marriage of practicality and chic nostalgia. Chloé tote at Bergdorf Goodman for $1,690.
Pair with: Work in some color, like Roksanda Ilincic’s fitted knit sweater, featuring mohair stripes and neon-orange stitching at the neckline for a unique spin on a cozy staple. On NET-A-PORTER for $895.
This bag is the fraternal twin of the Furla Amazzone you wrote about 2 years ago: http://www.snobessentials.com/2012/11/furla-amazzone-satchel-a-first-time-for-furla.html.