Polka Dot

A pattern of evenly spaced, filled circles on a solid background. In menswear, smaller dots read as more classic and formal (ties, pocket squares), while larger dots feel more playful.

Category: Patterns & Prints.

In men's style, "polka dot" belongs to the Patterns & Prints family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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