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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For Emily, Fitoussi referenced another classic film look: the brown polka dot dress Julia Roberts wears to the polo match in Pretty Woman.
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Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 12 Sep. 2024
Sporting a black and white polka dot dress teamed with open-toe black mules and dark sunglasses.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
My earliest memories of fashion would be getting a red polka dot dress for Easter and refusing to take it off.
—Maria Maea, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
The silk midi dress, featuring a thigh-high slit, is a masterclass in power clashing, with a large black-and-white polka dot pattern over a pink and yellow rose motif.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2024
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Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 12 Sep. 2024
Sporting a black and white polka dot dress teamed with open-toe black mules and dark sunglasses.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
My earliest memories of fashion would be getting a red polka dot dress for Easter and refusing to take it off.
—Maria Maea, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
The silk midi dress, featuring a thigh-high slit, is a masterclass in power clashing, with a large black-and-white polka dot pattern over a pink and yellow rose motif.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2024
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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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