Trend-spotters and fashion experts have all been predicting that maximalism take over in 2026 — so it seems like Eilish will ...

There are few prints as timeless, and as playful as the polka dot. From Marilyn Monroe’s swing dresses to Minnie Mouse’s iconic bows, the dotted pattern has long symbolized whimsy, femininity, and ...

We're ~circling~ back to polka dots this year. As we wrap up summer and start looking forward to fall fashion and interior design, we're seeing an unexpected pattern reemerge. Polka dots have been a ...

Because they make me happy. They actually have a reputation for doing that. It’s true. Polka dots hearken to the 1950s and suggest simplicity, fun and cheerfulness. But it hasn’t always been so. In ...

The polka dot may be a ubiquitous feature of dresses, bikinis, and twee collegiate bedspreads in the modern era, but as patterns go, it hasn’t been around for that long. The eye-popping pattern gets ...

The polka dot pattern has been around for over a century and is a trend that continues to come back into vogue. When Miss America debuted a polka dot bikini in 1926, Disney followed suit shortly after ...

Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. 2025 is becoming the year of polka dots. The spotty pattern continues to take over ...

Polka dots are so fun to wear and definitely add a graphic element to any ensemble, but maybe you’ve always wondered how they came to be—or where the name even originated from. For you curious fashion ...