Can YOU tell the £14 frock from one that costs £3,000? 

Whether it is a summer BBQ or a night out with the girls, polka dots have long been the go-to print for fashionistas in search of a playful print.

Easy to throw on and surprisingly versatile, a statement polka dot dress is a shortcut to an instantly memorable ensemble – and this summer there are plenty of options on offer. 

‘Polka dot dresses are a timeless piece and a staple in most wardrobes,’ celebrity stylist Rochelle White told FEMAIL. ‘They can be dressed up as casual and can be rocked with trainers, sandals, flip flops or flats. 

‘The dress can also be rocked with boots, Dr Martens and heels, so fitting for many occasions. Depending on the time of year, a denim jacket can be worn, as well as blazers and Macs or rainfall jackets. This is always a go too look for many when it comes to Spring/Summer I think purely because it is so versatile.’

From Valentino to Matalan, designers across a range of price points have released their take on the polka dot LBD. 

Others including French Connection and Boohoo Boutique have cut the prices on their spotty frocks to entice shoppers looking for their next post-Freedom Day purchase.  

But is it worth splashing the cash on that new polka dot dress? Here, FEMAIL has picked out 12 of the best on offer, with prices ranging from £14 to almost £3,000 to see if you can tell the difference. 

Scroll down to the bottom of the article for the solution.  

Can you tell the high street from the high end?

Just dotty! One of these dresses cost £2,980 and the other one costs £110, which is which?

High street vs high end: One of these flirty frocks costs £16 from Matalan, the other is £2,080 from a big name designer

Can you tell them apart?

High street vs high end: One of these flirty frocks costs £16 from Matalan, the other is £2,080 from a big name designer. But can you tell them apart?

Summer favourites: One of these dresses is £38 and the other is £14, can you spot which one is more than double the price of the other?

A funky look when styled with Converse

Summer favourites: One of these dresses is £38 and the other is £14, can you spot which one is more than double the price of the other? 

Tied in a bow! You could save £15 by buying the £25 Boohoo Boutique dress over the £40 offer by Yumi at John Lewis. So can you pick the cheaper design?

This wrap dress features elegant tie detailing

Tied in a bow! You could save £15 by buying the £25 Boohoo Boutique dress over the £40 offer by Yumi at John Lewis. So can you pick the cheaper design? 

Bardot babes: Both dresses feature off-the-shoulder necklines, but which one costs £1,765 and which one would set you back £28?

The other off-the-shoulder dress

Bardot babes: Both dresses feature off-the-shoulder necklines, but which one costs £1,765 and which one would set you back £28?

Easy breezy: One of these summer dresses is £55 from Oasis, the other is £575 by Zimmerman. But can you tell which one costs 10 times more?

A summer dress that has more than a passing similarity to the other

Easy breezy: One of these summer dresses is £55 from Oasis, the other is £575 by Zimmerman. But can you tell which one costs 10 times more?

THE REVEAL…

Tie-neck polka-dot silk-crepe midi dress by Valentino, £2,980

£110 French Connection dress, now on sale for £30

Left, tie-neck polka-dot silk-crepe midi dress by Valentino, originally £2,980, now on sale at Net-a-Porter for £1,490. Right, £110 French Connection dress, now on sale for £30

Black Mesh Polka Dot Mini Dress by Matalan, £16

Cutout polka-dot crepe mini dress by Valentino, £2,080

Left, Black Mesh Polka Dot Mini Dress by Matalan, £16. Right, the cutout polka-dot crepe mini dress by Valentino, £2,080

River Island polka dot wrap midi dress in white, £38

Black Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Dress, £14

Left, the River Island polka dot wrap midi dress in white, £38. Right, Black Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Dress, £14

The Yumi Polka Dot Midi Shirt Dress, available exclusively at John Lewis for £45

The Boutique Polka Dot Wrap Dress, now on sale for £25.50, down from £30

Left, the Yumi Polka Dot Midi Shirt Dress, available exclusively at John Lewis for £45. Right, the Boutique Polka Dot Wrap Dress, now on sale for £25.50, down from £30

The Missguided shirred skater dress with open back in black polka dot, £28

The Rasario Off-the-shoulder polka-dot silk-organza midi dress, £1,765, now reduced to £882

Left, the Missguided shirred skater dress with open back in black polka dot, £28. Right, the Rasario Off-the-shoulder polka-dot silk-organza midi dress, £1,765, now reduced to £882

The Oasis Spot Linen Puff Sleeve Midi Dress, now reduced from £50 to £44

The Zimmerman Puff-sleeve polka-dot voile midi dress for £575

Left, the Oasis Spot Linen Puff Sleeve Midi Dress, now reduced from £50 to £44. Right, the Zimmerman Puff-sleeve polka-dot voile midi dress for £575