polka dots
Spotted fabric design
Polka dots are a pattern of evenly spaced filled circles, usually all the same size, repeated across fabric or other surfaces: a polka dot dress, a red tie with white polka dots.
The pattern is cheerful and retro, associated with 1950s fashion and whimsy.
Despite the name, there's no clear connection to the dance.
Room for infants
- pajamasSleepwear set
- onesieSnap-closure infant garment
- bibMealtime chest covering
- strollerWheeled infant conveyance
toy · storybook · birthday party · Minnie Mouse · ladybug · cartoon · costume · playful
Skirted one-piece garment
- blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
- skirtWaist-hung lower garment
- scarfNeck-warming fabric strip
- bikiniDivided women's swimwear
headband · bow tie · sundress · romper · swimsuit · leggings · necktie · fabric
Equidistant curves from centers
- spotsDetects or marks
- repetitionAct of redoing
- arrayOrdered collection or display
- motifRecurring thematic element
spacing · arrangement · symmetry · regularity · dotted · speckled · stippled · round
Decade after WWII
- poodle skirtAppliquéd circular garment, mid-century
- sock hopInformal school dance
- swing danceRhythmic partner jazz dancing
- rockabillyHillbilly-influenced early rock
pin-up · diner · jukebox · bobby socks · saddle shoes · crinoline · mid-century · vintage
nursery
Room for infants
stroller · toy · storybook · birthday party · Minnie Mouse · ladybug · cartoon · costume · playful · innocent
dress
Skirted one-piece garment
bikini · headband · bow tie · sundress · romper · swimsuit · leggings · necktie · fabric · textile
circles
Equidistant curves from centers
- spotsDetects or marks
- repetitionAct of redoing
- arrayOrdered collection or display
motif · spacing · arrangement · symmetry · regularity · dotted · speckled · stippled · round · diameter
1950s
Decade after WWII
- poodle skirtAppliquéd circular garment, mid-century
- sock hopInformal school dance
- swing danceRhythmic partner jazz dancing
rockabilly · pin-up · diner · jukebox · bobby socks · saddle shoes · crinoline · mid-century · vintage · nostalgia
whimsical
Playfully fanciful or erratic
- cheerfulPleasantly bright in mood
- funAmusement or pleasure
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
bubbly · perky · jaunty · sprightly · spirited · merry · lively · vivacious · bouncy · festive
embellish
Add decorative elements
trim · wallpaper · curtains · tablecloth · bedding · lampshade · gift wrap · stationery · napkins · party decor
- patternspattern, chevron, geometric pattern, stripes, plaid
- clownsclown, bozo, hobo clown, rodeo clown, party clown
- fabric patternsfloral print, pinstripes, geometric print, herringbone, houndstooth
- patterns & texturespattern, texture, fabric print, motif, repeat
- spotted patternsspotted, dotted, dalmatian spots, flecked, speckles
- dot patternsBraille, halftone, stippling, pointillism, Ben-Day dots
polka dotsstripes
Parallel linear markings
pinstripes · plaid · chevron · herringbone · houndstooth
polka dotssolid
Firm matter state
plain · unpatterned · monochrome · minimalist · unadorned