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 ...

Perhaps it was Hailey Bieber’s recent outing, in which the Rhode founder stepped out in a pair of giant polka-dotted Capri pants, or maybe the triumphant return of the motif on the runways of Bora ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you think you’ve been seeing people wearing polka dots more than usual this summer, you’re not wrong.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Examining clothes through the ages, Dress Codes investigates how the rules of fashion have influenced different cultural arenas — and your closet. When Princess Diana arrived at the ...