Frankie Bridge has declared that polka dots are back, and we’re inclined to agree. The print is absolutely everywhere this month, from the high street to runways

Frankie looked so glam in the £69 River Island dress(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Shoppers have been racing to River Island to snap up a ‘stunning’ spotty dress after seeing it on Loose Women’s Frankie Bridge. Over the weekend, the former member of The Saturdays tried on several pieces from the high street favourite as part of her weekly ‘Faves’ series where she highlights her top fashion finds.

One of her selections – the Black Sleeveless Spot Mix Ruffle Maxi Dress – is the ideal choice for your big summer events, be it weddings, races or anything else in between. The 36-year-old said that she “loves the drama” it brings, with the playful polka dot print making it as trendy as it is timeless, reports OK!.

Posting on Instagram, Frankie penned: “One of our absolute faves this week. We LOVE the drama. Picture this at the races with a glass of champagne, or at a sunny wedding in Italy. Heaven. Polka dots are back this season and this hat is the perfect match. You could also rewear for your holiday.”

Priced at £69, it features a ruffle cap sleeve and V-neck, making it perfect for warmer weather, with a maxi length skirt that suits formal occasions beautifully. It’s available in sizes 6-18, though due to what we call the ‘Frankie effect’, now that the mum-of-two has been spotted in the style, it’s likely to sell out quickly, with size 14 already out of stock online.

The dress showcases two types of polka dot, a micro spot and a larger print, with a striking design that flatters the hips. Frankie teamed the dress with this White Faux Leather Frame Top Clutch Bag, £28, Black T-Bar Heel Sandals for £36 and £40 Black Spot Ribbon Oversized Floaty Straw Hat, all from River Island.

Frankie Bridge wearing the Black Sleeveless Spot Mix Ruffle Maxi Dress from River Island(Image: Instagra/Frankie Bridge/River Island)

Elsewhere, M&S has this Polka Dot V-Neck Lace Detail Midaxi Tea Dress for under £50. Or, for something a little more high end, Rixo’s Meg Leopard Midi Dress pairs polka dots with animal print, and costs £275.

However, Frankie’s fans seemed quite taken with the River Island number, commenting: “Love the black and white outfit. Especially the hat.” Another added: “You look stunning in all of the outfits and definitely could wear the black and white dress to a wedding,” with a third commenting: “I need that polka dot maxi, you look so chic.”

Away from Faves, Frankie has given us some major inspiration for the season, sharing her go-to Les Specs Outta Love Oval-Frame Sunglasses that she’s been rocking this spring. You can get your hands on Frankie’s exact sunnies for £55.

And it’s not just style that fans are looking to the Loose Women star for, either. Back in February when on holiday in Dubai, a follower asked the star what she uses on her eyebrows to keep them looking perfectly fluffy. Frankie replied: “My day to day choice is Refy. On this trip I’ve been using Got2Be because it’s waterproof.”

But if it’s her polka dot River Island dress you’re coveting this season, you can buy it here.