Olivia Rodrigo has a penchant for polka dots, the now transeasonal it-print: Catch her in a spotty sun dress or a dotted ra-ra skirt anytime. And while the musician has a set sense of style—cropped knits and Y2K dresses, grungy plaids, and corset tops—her latest look aligns with two of this summer’s more prominent trends.

The singer was spotted out in New York yesterday (June 7) prior to her performance at the Governor’s Ball. She wore a black boatneck vest top, calf-length black heeled boots, and most notably, a pair of white and black polka dot short-shorts. The low-rise linen shorts are from one of Rodrigo’s most-worn brands, Reformation. She slung a black leather and nylon bag over her shoulder, with silver hardware woven through its long strap. On the beauty front, she kept to her usual long straight hair with a definitive middle part, minimal makeup with lined eyes and a nude lip.

Polka dots have been popping off for a while, but they were at their most brilliant in the spring summer 2025 shows, from Jacquemus to Acne Studios. Of course, the girlish dot always finds a home at Miu Miu, too. And in Rodrigo’s wardrobe? Polka dots and other playful prints abound, with a dotted ladylike shift dresses with Miu Miu accessories, summer halters via Reformation once again, and a flirty Alessandra Rich mini-dress. You’ll more often than not also find Rodrigo in more grungy checks and plaids a la the GUTS era.

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Yesterday evening, Rodrigo hit the Governor’s Ball stage and brought out Talking Heads legend David Byrne for a special duet of “Burning Down The House.” Rodrigo also took the moment to debut some new costumes, with several iterations of short-shorts. One look saw the singer don a red leather bra and matching studded silver hot pants. Another saw her change into a graphic tee and black “I LOVE NY” crystal bikini, with even shorter pants-slash-shorts and a chunky studded waist belt, with black combat boots.