Is there anything Olivia Rodrigo can’t do? Before checking major milestones like “headline a major U.S. festival” and “collaborate with rock legend David Byrne of The Talking Heads” off her bucket list at last weekend’s Governors Ball in New York City, she also further cemented her fashion icon status by nailing not one but two of the summer’s biggest trends in one budget-friendly outfit.
Ahead of her headlining performance on Saturday, O-Rod was spotted strutting around NYC in a pair of linen polka-dot micro shorts from Edikted. Not only is her exact pair somehow still in stock in every size, but they’re just $53, so you can copy Olivia’s look without blowing your budget.
Truth be told, we (along with most of the internet) were initially convinced Olivia was wearing this dotted pair from Reformation—a brand she has been spotted in several times before—but we’ve since learned that her micro shorts are actually a fraction of the price. Talk about “good 4 u” or in this case...“good 4 us.”
While the Sour singer completed her ensemble with a rugged pair of biker-inspired boots to match her edgy aesthetic, it’s easy to incorporate polka dots into preppy, classic, or vintage-inspired outfits, too. Dare we say it’s one of the most versatile patterns out there? Not to mention, this isn’t the first time the Grammy winner has been spotted wearing polka dots, further proving it’s one of this year’s hottest trends.
If you’re more into the micro shorts trend than polka dots, the Ref shorts come in solid colors, too. We’ve seen everyone from Dua Lipa to Daisy Edgar Jones and Dakota Johnson wear itty-bitty shorts, so it was only a matter of time before Olivia jumped on the trend. And spoiler alert: During her performance later that night, she wore yet another pair of hot pants—this time in a bold red complete with studs.
If you are inspired to steal Liv’s look but want to scope out other styles before adding to cart, we found more polka-dot shorts in a variety of cuts starting at just $9. Looking for a denim version? We’re big fans of the larger dots on this pair from ASOS. And while there are plenty of similar micro shorts available, we’re also loving this longer style, ideal for Old Hollywood–inspired looks.
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Madison McGee is a commerce editor at Hearst Magazines. For the past year, she has contributed shopping content, gift guides, product testing, and deals coverage across Hearst’s portfolio, which includes Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Men's Health, House Beautiful, Elle, Town and Country, Esquire, Country Living, Oprah Daily, and more. Prior to joining Hearst, she was a staff writer at BuzzFeed and worked in book publishing. Madison is a graduate of the University of Mississippi’s journalism program, and holds a Masters in Publishing from New York University. When she’s not scouting out the best deals, she can be found reading, cheering on the Baltimore Ravens, or exploring New York City’s indie bookstores.
