Styling tips of the week: polka dots!

Gone are the days when polka dots were just for the Minnie Mouses of this world. Big or small, black or white, they're all over the high street this season, and are also one of the easiest ways to tap into the upcoming monochrome trend for autumn/winter. So, this week, we've raided the fashion cupboard to try out three different ways of wearing them to get in on a piece of the polka-dot action. Enjoy!

Look 1. Jacket, £706, Graham & Spencer (020 7589 8664); blouse, Ralph Lauren; skirt, £39.90, Zara (020 7534 9500); clutch, Armani Exchange; shoes, £32, Next (www.next.co.uk)

Look 2. Cardigan, £79, LK Bennett (www.lkbennet.com); chain bag, £18, Miss Selfridge (www.missselfridge.com); trousers, CK by Calvin Klein; shoes, £90, Pied à Terre (www.shoestudio.com)

Look 3. Sun dress, £29, Love Label (www.littlewoodsdirect.com); jacket, CK by Calvin Klein; shoes, £160, Aldo (www.aldoshoes.com)