polka-dot
Round fabric motif
Polka-dot describes a pattern of evenly spaced, filled circles of uniform size, typically in a contrasting color against a solid background.
The pattern appears on fabric, clothing, and decorative items: a polka-dot dress, polka-dot wrapping paper.
As a noun, a polka-dot is one of the individual dots in such a pattern.
Despite the name, the pattern has no clear connection to the polka dance; the term emerged in the mid-19th century when the dance was fashionable.
Skirted one-piece garment
- blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
- bikiniDivided women's swimwear
- scarfNeck-warming fabric strip
- tieEqual score, or neckwear
skirt · swimsuit · headband · rockabilly · pinup · Minnie Mouse · retro · fifties
Detects or marks
- circlesEquidistant curves from centers
- repetitionAct of redoing
- spacingInterval arrangement between objects
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
regularity · symmetry · scattered · speckled · stippled · pointillist · dappled · peppered
Pleasantly bright in mood
- whimsicalPlayfully fanciful or erratic
- funAmusement or pleasure
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
- peppyEnergetic and cheerful
spirited · lively · bubbly · bouncy · perky · festive · carefree · jaunty
dress
Skirted one-piece garment
tie · skirt · swimsuit · headband · rockabilly · pinup · Minnie Mouse · retro · fifties · vintage
spots
Detects or marks
- circlesEquidistant curves from centers
- repetitionAct of redoing
- spacingInterval arrangement between objects
arrangement · regularity · symmetry · scattered · speckled · stippled · pointillist · dappled · peppered · uniform
cheerful
Pleasantly bright in mood
- whimsicalPlayfully fanciful or erratic
- funAmusement or pleasure
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
peppy · spirited · lively · bubbly · bouncy · perky · festive · carefree · jaunty · quirky
trimming
Cutting away excess
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- stencilCutout pattern for painting
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
print · accent · border · edging · piping · overlay · wallpaper · wrapping · gift wrap · tablecloth
stripes
Parallel linear markings
paisley · floral · tartan · houndstooth · argyle · chevron · herringbone · leopard · zebra · geometric