This week The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out with fresh honey layers and in the most gorgeous polka dot Emilia Wickstead dress and immediately we were reminded of our love for the classics! Renown for keeping it simple the Duchess’ signature style is both elegant and stylish whilst always having a hint of practically, we know Kate isn’t afraid of getting her hands dirty and is always ready for action….notice how she’s chosen espadrilles to accompany her outfit rather than stilettos!! However as classic as polka dots are toughening them up with leather, biker boots or trainers instantly elevates them into the realms of retro, funky and contemporary styling..the same can be said for dalmation, leopard, floral and ditzy black & white prints giving you plenty of options to reinvent and restyle. We’ve scoured our favourite brands to bring you 10 of the best classic black & white prints you can shop online and instore now.

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1. River Island Tie Print Midi Dress £40, 2. Reiss Alexandria Print Midi Dress £95, 3. Alexa Chung Polka Dot Maxi £132, 4. Shein Dalmation Print Dress £13.99, 5. Evans Black Floral Print Dress £34.20, 6. I Saw It First Woven Polka Dot Dress £35, 7. White Ali Puff Sleeved Dress £39, 8. Yours Black Polka Dot Midi Dress £30.59, 9. Pretty Little Thing Dalmation Print Dress £30, 10. Emilia Wickstead Anatola Polka Dot Dress £469