Mandy Moore Dots Her I’s and Heels in Polka Dot Perfection
If you’re seeing black and white spots, there’s no need to panic—it’s just chic songstress Mandy Moore looking effortlessly polished on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. On Monday, December 18th, the This Is Us actress captivated audiences in a matching polka dot dress and closed-toe heels that proved Moore has a penchant for punctuating her sophisticated style with playful flair.
The timeless LBD featured a single strap and fell just below the knees, elegantly showing off Moore’s glowing décolletage and toned calves. But it was the dress’s dainty white polka dots that stole the spotlight, perfectly coordinating with Moore’s heels without venturing into kitschy territory. She kept the rest of the look refreshingly simple, sweeping her highlighted locks into a low bun and accessorizing with nothing more than a smile.
Moore first debuted her affection for polka dots in a #TBT Instagram post from 2015 that showed her entire family coordinated in polka dot ensembles, right down to the tiniest baby bump. “So much going on in this photo: My Dad and brother’s faux surprise facial expressions, the matching polka dots, the hair all around, etc,” Moore captioned the memory. “I could go on.”
The actress has since peppered polka dots throughout her rotation of red carpet looks, wearing the print in myriad colors and silhouettes. Earlier this year, she donned a brown polka dot shirtdress with a pleated skirt on Instagram. And she sported a similar aesthetic on Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2019, that time opting for a white Swiss dot design with ruffled cap sleeves and a high-low hem.
Moore isn’t the only star to try her hand at head-to-toe polka dots this season. Jessica Chastain brought her own brand of polish to the trend while out in New York, pairing a black and white dotted dress with coordinating pointy-toe pumps, leather moto jacket, and circular shades.
So whether you’re a celebrity or civilian, take a cue from Mandy and Jessica and play up your femininity with strategically placed polka dots. A matching dress and heels offers a foolproof way to look instantly pulled together, adding a touch of whimsy to an otherwise ordinary outfit formula. Because as Moore demonstrates, incorporating your inner child into your adult wardrobe is always in style.
