If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Shopping Sales & Deals Jessica Alba’s Elegant Polka Dot Dress Is a Summer Staple, and Similar Styles Start at $19 Jennifer Lawrence and Gwyneth Paltrow are fans of the seasonal print, too By Nicol Natale Nicol Natale Nicol Natale is a shopping writer at PEOPLE based in Hawai’i with more than six years’ experience in the digital and print media industry. She covers everything from the hottest celebrity fashion trends, including jeans, to the latest Roomba vacuum cleaner shoppers can’t stop buying from Amazon. People Editorial Guidelines Published on June 15, 2024 10:00AM EDT Photo: Jessica Alba/Instagram Just as nature becomes much more vibrant in the summertime, so does celebrity fashion. Stars like Mindy Kaling and Reese Witherspoon have been reaching for more eccentric prints and florals lately, and Jessica Alba just broke out one of Hollywood’s go-to patterns. In a new Instagram post recapping a New York City getaway, the actress posed backstage in a sleek short-sleeve midi dress with a deep V neckline. The white dress was embellished with black polka dots for an elegant look. Jessica Alba/Instagram Alba isn’t the only star to wear polka dots lately. Jennifer Lawrence, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Chrissy Teigen have all worn the trendy print that dresses up an outfit. Want to bring it into your closet this summer, too? Keep reading for polka dot styles that would make perfect wedding guest, dinner date, and vacation dresses starting at just $19. Polka Dot Dresses Inspired by Jessica Alba Lulus Cause to Celebrate White and Gold Dot Ruffled Tiered Midi Dress, $79; lulus.com Lilbetter V-Neck Polka Dot Dress, $18.99; amazon.com J.Crew Button-Up Midi Dress, $168; jcrew.com SweatyRocks Polka Dot Wrap Dress, $30.99 (orig. $38.99); amazon.com Btfl-Life Polka Dot Wrap Dress, $115; nordstrom.com Abercrombie & Fitch Smocked Bodice Maxi Dress, $110; abercrombie.com Reformation Inori Dress, $248; reformation.com 10 Pretty Maxi Dresses for Every Occasion This Summer Under $50 at Amazon Lulus Cause to Celebrate White and Gold Dot Ruffled Tiered Midi Dress Lulus $79 at Lulus Alba and Witherspoon are both fans of short-sleeve dresses. You can copy their style with this Lulus tiered midi dress, which includes ruffle sleeves. It comes with a V-shaped neckline and midi length, plus the side slit lets more air flow in. It’s cinched at the waist to accentuate your shape, and you can get it in white, pink, black, and gold. J.Crew Button-Up Midi Dress J.Crew $168 at J. Crew If you need another elegant option, consider this puff sleeve polka dot dress. It has a button-down silhouette along with a front slit to make it more breathable. The crew neckline keeps your chest covered, while the puff sleeves are romantic and offer more coverage than a tank-top style dress. Lilbetter V-Neck Polka Dot Dress Amazon $19 at Amazon You can even make the polka dot trend more casual with this maxi dress that’s available at Amazon for just $19. The oversized maxi silhouette is one that you can wear on and off the beach. One shopper said it is “super comfortable” and “easy to wash.” Snag it in 10 colors with polka dots, including blue, orange, and red. Polka dot dresses are the pattern of the season. Find more of our favorite styles from Amazon, Nordstrom, Reformation, and more below. SweatyRocks Polka Dot Wrap Dress Amazon $39 $31 at Amazon Btfl-Life Polka Dot Wrap Dress Nordstrom $115 at Nordstrom Abercrombie & Fitch Smocked Bodice Maxi Dress Abercombie & Fitch $110 at Abercrombie.com Reformation Inori Dress Reformation $248 at Reformation See More from PEOPLE Shopping 10 Fashion Gifts You Won’t Believe Are from Walmart — All Under $20 Ugg Boots and Slippers Are Up to 52% Off Ahead of the Holidays, but Only for a Few More Days 10 Thanksgiving-Ready Dresses That Are Just as Comfy as They Are Cute — Starting at $8