Polka dot Polka dot Polka dot is a pattern consisting of an array of large filled circles of the same size. Polka dots are most commonly seen on children's clothing, toys, and furniture, but they appear in a wide array of contexts. The pattern rarely appears in formal contexts, however, and is generally confined to more playful attire such as bathing suits and lingerie. Occasionally, white-on-black small dots appear on more formal clothing. It is likely that the term originated in popularity of polka dance at the time the pattern became fashionable, just as many other products and fashions of the era
Polonaise (clothing) the back," with the bodice closed at the top center front and sloping away at the sides, leaving a triangular gap that was filled by a false waistcoat. Sleeves could be three-quarter length or long, and various styles such as the Irish, Italian and French "polonaise" were described by contemporaries. A variation on the "robe à la polonaise" was the "robe à la circassienne", cut the same but trimmed with "oriental" tassels or fur. The term "polonaise" was applied to a variety of garments throughout the 19th century, often because their styling was thought to be Polish in inspiration. One