Gilda pairs a crisp red-and-white polka dot bodice with a plain navy skirt, the kind of colour-blocking that turns a print dress into something a little more considered. The dot sits densely enough to read as pattern rather than scatter, worked through a long sleeve gathered softly at the shoulder and finished with a keyhole neckline that ties in a thin red ribbon at the throat. A twisted red-and-white cord cinches the waist where the printed bodice meets the solid skirt, marking a clear line between the two halves without cutting the silhouette in two. The skirt itself curves into an asymmetric, scalloped hem picked out in a fine blue trim, and slips into side pockets deep enough to actually use. It sits at a midi length that works equally well with bare legs or opaque tights, depending on the season and the mood. To carry the playfulness through, our Crocheted Mini Scarf in red ties neatly at the collar and repeats the dress's red note without competing with the dot print.