The Dictator | How to wear polka dots the grown-up way – avoid all references to Minnie Mouse

I’ve heard polka dots are a print to wear again, but I don’t know how to make them not look childish, if you know what I mean. Is there a grown-up way to be covered in spots?
On the Dot, South Side

The Dictator rules: Oh, grow up. If you dress like an adult, you won’t look childish or, more likely, buffoonish. A good start would be to avoid all Minnie Mouse references. You can derive confidence from the fact that even an edgy fashion powerhouse such as Saint Laurent has played with the polka, on a sexy, long-sleeved mini dress (or shirt for mere mortals) in black crepe with white dots and a ruffled, deep V-neck (HK$18,900). It has also added some glamour, with gold-lamé polka dots on a black silk mini dress with a lavaliere collar (HK$25,900).

Don’t get carried away, now. One bold piece should suffice. We veer towards minimalist accessor­ising with bold pieces, but you could add a solid, bright-coloured shoe or bag. We always make you budget shoppers wait till the end, but you won’t be disappointed. Topshop has a sophisticated, strapless jumpsuit in white with black dots (HK$359; 59 Queen’s Road Central), as well as pretty spotted tops and dresses (HK$239 to HK$859).