Celebrity Style

5 Celebrity-Inspired Ways to Wear Polka Dots

Published

5 months ago

2 May 2026

Photo: Instagram

If there is one print that continues to hold its place in Nigerian fashion, it is the polka dot. The tricky part is knowing how to actually style them without looking like someone in a costume. Luckily, these five celebrities have offered us styling preferences and each look is worth highlighting.

Two-Piece — Phina

Photo: Instagram

Phina wore a high-neck, long-sleeved blouse in white with black polka dots. It featured big slightly balloon-style sleeves and a structured, mock-neck collar. She paired it with matching high-waisted shorts in the same white and black polka dot print, creating a coordinated set look. She added a sharp red wool beret that added and a small textured red clutch. Her hair was styled in a smooth, chin-length black bob with straight-cut bangs.

Printed Top — Marvella

Photo: Instagram

Marvella limited the polka dot print to her top and let everything else do the talking. She wore a white asymmetric one-shoulder top with large red polka dots and layered a white and grey fur vest over it. She paired the look with wide-leg light blue denim jeans, red pointed-toe heels, and a red fringed shoulder bag. For accessories, she wore multiple gold rings, a watch, and rounded up with a black sunglasses

Polka Dots Midi Skirt — Grandy Kat

Photo: Instagram

In Paris, Grandy stepped out in a black ribbed turtleneck sweater with long sleeves. The close-fitting knit served as a fitted base layer. She paired it with a black and white polka dot midi skirt, which had a satin-like finish and a slight flare at the hem. Her accessories included rectangular black sunglasses and a small black shoulder bag. For jewellery, gold earrings and a matching watch. To complete her look, she wore black flip-flops.

Polka Dot Shoes — Diana Eneje

Photo: Instagram

Diana Eneje took a different direction letting her shoes carry the print. She wore a corset-style bodice defined by visible seaming and a classic sweetheart neckline, creating a sharply tailored, feminine shape. For contrast, black ribbon straps were on the shoulders, tied into dainty, trailing bows. The dress then transitions into a full midi skirt where heavy pleating created a sculptural bubble effect. To enhance her outfit, she wore black-and-white polka dot heels with matching ribbons wrapped around the ankle, echoing the bow details of the bodice. Diana styled her look with a smooth side-parted wave and a silver tennis bracelet.

Gown — Chioma Ikokwu

Photo: Instagram

Chioma wore a black and white polka dot Zara playsuit with a deep V-neckline, halter neck, and a ruffled hem. She styled the look with accessories including a wide-brimmed straw boater hat with a black ribbon band and a mini Lady Dior bag in bright cherry red leather, which provided a pop of colour against the monochrome outfit. For jewellery, she wore gold statement bangles. To complete her outfit she chose classic white pointed-toe heels.

Polka dots don’t need a special occasion. Whether you go all in with a dress or just test the print through a shoe or a top, the dot has a way of making any outfit look evenly styled. These five women are proof of that.

Up Next

Diana Eneje Green Mini Hits the Right Note

Don't Miss

Miranda Priestley Would Approve Best Dressed Celebs at “The Devil Wears Prada 2” Premiere

Click to comment

Celebrity Style

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Has Been on a Fashion Streak This BBNaija Season

Published

6 days ago

10 September 2026

Laju Odogwu

Photo: Instagram/@ebuka

Each Sunday this BBNaija season 11, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu comes out in something new. No repeats so far.

He has moved between sharp Western suits and full traditional wear all season. One week its a tailored double-breasted jacket with a two-tone gradient finish, the next its a flowing agbada with embroidery running down the sleeves.

Photo: Instagram/@ebuka

The details are worth highlighting too. There’s a graphic maize motif stitched into a sky-blue suit, silver lattice sequin work on a black wrapper, and geometric patterns worked into denim fabric on an agbada. Several Nigerian designers have dressed him this season, including Mai Atafo, Deji & Kola, Ugo and Lisa Folawiyo.

He has also added extras to a few of the looks: a crystal-handled horsetail whip, layers of coral neck beads, sunglasses and a Louis Vuitton duffel bag.

Photo: Instagram/@ebuka

He opened the season on July 26, 2026, in a charcoal-to-off-white ombré double-breasted suit by Mai Atafo. The colour fading from dark at the shoulders to almost white by the ankle. He finished with a large black lapel bow and patent shoes

Photo: Instagram/@ebuka

On August 9, 2026, he appeared on BBNaija in another look by Mai Atafo, this time in a black-and-white outfit built from a cropped boxy jacket, wide-legged trousers, and a tie trimmed with pearls, and accessorized with a Louis Vuitton Keepall bag.

Photo: Instagram/@ebuka

Most recently, on September 6, 2026, he hosted the eviction show in a forest-green two-piece suit by Deji & Kola, worn under a windowpane trench coat lined in a floral print. He paired it with brown shades and matching leather shoes.

Season 11 still has weeks to go, and if Ebuka’s run so far is anything to go by, there are plenty more looks to come.

More pictures below.

Photo: Instagram/@ebuka

Photo: Instagram/@ebuka

Photo: Instagram/@ebuka

Photo: Instagram/@ebuka

Celebrity Style

Sharon Ooja Proves Leopard Print Is Still In Style

Published

1 week ago

8 September 2026

Laju Odogwu

Photo: Instagram/@Sharonooja

Sharon Ooja attended the Lagos premiere of “19” in a sheer, ruffled leopard print gown. She captioned the post, “Giving leopard vibes.”

She wore a floor-length sheer leopard print dress with a high cutout at the front and ruffled layers falling all the way down to the floor. She used minimal accessories light: a pair of small hoop earrings and thin gold bangles on one wrist, plus a small black quilted clutch.

Photo: Instagram/@Sharonooja

Her hair, styled by Adefunke, was pulled back into a low bun and wrapped in a matching leopard print headscarf. Sharon’s makeup was done by Annabel’s Glam in warm tones, with nude, glossy lips. She completed the look with black strappy heels laced up to her calf.

In her caption, Sharon explained why the night was important to her. She was there to support her best friend, Bisola Aiyeola, who stars in “19,” a crime drama written and directed by Tola Odunsi and distributed by Nile Entertainment. Sharon said she was proud of her and congratulated Tola Odunsi for bringing the story to the screen. “19” opens in cinemas nationwide this Friday, September 11.

Photo: Instagram/@Sharonooja

Sharon also used the post to remind her followers that “Ordinary People,” the Netflix series she stars in alongside Ramsey Nouah, Adunni Ade, Chidi Mokeme, and Michelle Dede, is still streaming after its September 4 premiere.

She brought the same attention to detail to the “Ordinary People” premiere, where she wore a cream and white striped corset dress with a peplum waist and a bow tied above the hip.

Celebrity Style

Our Favourite Looks at ‘The Wedding Story’ Premiere

Published

2 weeks ago

3 September 2026

Laju Odogwu

Photo: Instagram

On September 2, 2026, Kava TV held the premiere of its first original film, “A Mama Deola Wedding Story.” The night’s theme was “White Wedding Couture,” and guests showed up in structured gowns, beaded corsets, and tailored suits built around the theme. Here’s a list of our favourite looks of the night.

Photo: Instagram/@Osasighodaro

Osas Ighodaro arrived in a nude corset gown by Veekee James, designed with a sheer, crystal-covered bodice and a full lace train with floral appliqué. She paired it with a tight low bun and diamond drop earrings.

Photo: Instagram/@Folagadebanks

Folagade Banks, the creator of the film, who plays Mama Deola, wore a navy suit with silver embroidery running from the collar to the cuffs, paired with a white shirt, black tie, and dark sunglasses.

Photo: Instagram/@Hildabaci

Hilda Baci wore a white one-shoulder gown that wrapped and pleated around her body, paired with sheer beaded gloves and silver crystal-embellished heels. Her hair was styled in soft curls, piled high.

More images below.