polka dot dresses

Polka dots have been a classic for ages, but we adore how Hollywood's hottest ladies have taken the trend to totally playful heights. Krysten Ritter chose this Alice + Olivia black-and-white polka-dot dress ($596) for her appearance at The Grove in LA, Sarah Jessica Parker sported a flirty colorful retro polka-dot dress on her way out of her NYC apartment, and Emma Stone chose a sequined polka-dot Luca Luca gown when doing promotions for The Help. Whether you prefer a flare, fitted, or maxi dress, shop our favorite picks below to get the celebrity-approved look for when you're feeling sassy.

Over the weekend, Busy Philipps attended a gala in LA, and what we love so much about the ensemble she chose is that it balances playful and glamorous masterfully. The actress started with a black-and-white polka-dot wrap dress with a midlength hemline. Then here's where she added megashine: gold chandelier earrings, a gold beaded clutch, and these Jimmy Choo gold lamé sandals ($1,095). While Busy's exact dress is not available to shop online, you can re-create her look via this similar retro polka-dot dress from ModCloth ($248). This vintage American Apparel polka-dot dress ($65) is great, too.

Lucy Hale stepped out in LA styling a sweet polka-dot dress with black pointy pumps and a bevy of gold accessories by Giles & Brother. The actress toted a two-tone leather shoulder bag to add a pop of color to her look, while her beaded black necklace, wrap ring, gold cuff bracelet ($185), and knotted bracelet ($165), both by Giles & Brother, injected just the right amount of bling. Channel Lucy's cute ladylike look with a polka-dot mini and pointed black pumps for your next dinner date or swap the pumps for sandals and jean jacket for a daytime version.

Considering how cute Jessica Alba looked in this Tory Burch polka-dot dress ($391, originally $489) and orange Tory Burch espadrilles, it's no wonder she was all smiles at an outdoor event in LA. Polka dots are the perfect way to show off your playful side, especially during Summer, so if you don't have one yet, be sure to score Jessica's exact dress now. Wear it with wedge sandals like the actress, with pumps and a blazer at the office, with a leather jacket to edge it up, or with a denim jacket to add casual cool. You can even swap the tie belt for something colorful for even more pizzazz. Its neutral colors are a great canvas to play around with all Summer, then come Fall, pair it with tights and booties for a cozier feel.

Reese Witherspoon was all smiles in a polka-dot dress and gold Havaianas flip-flops ($26) while picking up her kids from school in LA. Although the mom-to-be looked absolutely adorable in her printed frock, this isn't the first time we've spotted celebs donning dots. From dresses to denim, playful polka dots have been a celeb closet staple for years. Channel Reese's spotted style with this sassier Summer Asos polka-dot frock ($90) to pair with neutral wedges for a dainty daytime look, or layer a leather jacket with Reiss cage booties ($360) for a sweet-cum-sexy style.