polka-dots

Repeated round spots

Polka-dots are a pattern of regularly spaced filled circles, typically all the same size, arranged on a contrasting background.

The pattern appears on fabric, paper, and decorative surfaces: a polka-dot dress, polka-dot wrapping paper.

Despite the name, the pattern has no clear connection to the polka dance.

fashion

dress

Skirted one-piece garment

  • blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
  • skirtWaist-hung lower garment
  • scarfNeck-warming fabric strip

tie · swimsuit · headband · retro · vintage · playful · feminine · bold · statement · rockabilly

iconic

Twiggy

Iconic 1960s British model

dalmatian · mushroom · classic · timeless · recognizable · signature · quintessential · emblematic

pattern

spots

Detects or marks

motif · arrangement · symmetry · regularity · spacing · scattered · speckled · dappled · stippled · round

playful

whimsical

Playfully fanciful or erratic

  • cheerfulPleasantly bright in mood
  • funAmusement or pleasure
  • bubblyFizzy or cheerfully animated

lighthearted · jaunty · perky · peppy · sprightly · vivacious · kitschy · cute · charming · festive

decorative

embellishment

Decorative addition or exaggeration

  • trimRemove unwanted edges
  • accentRegional speech pattern
  • detailSingle small element

appliqué · ribbon · bow · piping · border · edging · overlay · contrast · highlight · ornament

fabric

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

  • silkFine woven insect fiber
  • chiffonDelicate transparent textile
  • satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth

jersey · rayon · polyester · crepe · organza · taffeta · linen · printed · woven · textile

Opposites
pattern type

polka-dotsstripes

Parallel linear markings

pinstripes · vertical stripes · horizontal stripes · plaid · checks

visual complexity

polka-dotssolid

Firm matter state

plain · unpatterned · solid color · monochrome · blank

Family

polkadots

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G