polka dot
noun
pol·ka dot
ˈpō-kə-ˌdät 
: a dot in a pattern of regularly distributed dots in textile design
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This dainty top combines the polka dot craze with the sheer obsession.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
Leaning into a coquette sensibility, the staples are updated in powder blue, blush pink, polka dot satin and see-through lingerie lace, but there are also neutral options for a sophisticated and glamorous everyday options.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Many popular designs, from stripes to polka dots, can be achieved by any skill level.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Most Fabric Options For the English cottage enthusiast, a subtle polka dot in the right hue can unify the rest of your patterns, creating a cohesive design scheme.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
Leaning into a coquette sensibility, the staples are updated in powder blue, blush pink, polka dot satin and see-through lingerie lace, but there are also neutral options for a sophisticated and glamorous everyday options.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Many popular designs, from stripes to polka dots, can be achieved by any skill level.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Most Fabric Options For the English cottage enthusiast, a subtle polka dot in the right hue can unify the rest of your patterns, creating a cohesive design scheme.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
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polka dot
noun
pol·ka dot
ˈpō-kə-
: a dot in a textile pattern of evenly spaced dots
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