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The 'Modern Family' star celebrates National Polka Dot Day at Minnie Rocks the Dots art and fashion exhibit in Los Angeles.
The Oscar-winning actress mixes stripes with polka dots, in Los Angeles in March 1976.
The Beatle at his father's home in Gayton, in Wirral, Cheshire, England, on July 1968. We love the cuff links!
The iconic actress in a scene from 'A Woman Rebels' (1936).
The Beatles' drummer wears a suit and tie with a polka dot shirt in December 1964.
The late actress looking classy in a polka dot blouse, circa 1951.
Pictured in his younger days, the famous singer and actor poses for a portrait in a cool polka dot shirt in 1945.
The British singer wears one of his signature scarves onstage at Madison Square Garden in New York City, on February 24, 1975.
The late artist wears a '70s-inspired black and white polka dot outfit during a performance in Philadelphia on October 18, 1988.
The Bond Girl poses for a photo in a light polka dot sundress in April 2000, in Beverly Hills, California.
Stylish as ever, Palermo wears a black shirt with white polka dots as part of her outfit on February 25, 2020 in Paris, France.
The comedian and actress wears a black blouse with large white polka dots in a studio portrait in March 1971.
The Swedish actress wears a nice polka dot skirt in a promo shot for Columbia Pictures in 1941.
The comedian and actress wears a classy black polka dot dress to the 'Battle of the Sexes' press conference in 2017.
The actress is spotted wearing a black dress with white polka dots.
RuPaul looking lush in a pink polka dot suit at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys in Los Angeles.
The model attends a photoshoot in New York City in a burgundy dress with polka dots, and gray cowboy boots.
The socialite is seen in a retro dress in the Mayfair neighborhood of London, England, in January 2017.
How beautiful is the actress' polka dot dress in 'The Naked Maja' (1958)?
The actress and Princess of Monaco is a fashion icon to this day.
The French actress looking fantastic in a promo shot for the movie 'Viva Maria!'(1965).
The Italian actress color-coordinating her outfit with John Wayne's in the movie 'Circus World' (1964).
The actress wears a gorgeous polka dot scarf around her neck in 'Taxi Driver' (1976).
The actress in a red polka dot blouse in 'Made of Honor' (2008).
The actress making polka dots look sexy in 'The Getaway' (1994).
The actress looking fantastic in this pink and white ensemble while shooting 'My Stepmother Is an Alien' (1988).
The actress in the 2008 rom-com 'Definitely, Maybe.' The polka dots are subtle.
Can we agree that Lady Di was the queen of polka dots? Here she is looking marvelous as ever on three separate occasions. From left to right: in Japan, Australia, and England.
The 'Tears in Heaven' guitarist and singer was also a fan of polka dots, circa 1977.
Polka dots are a timeless pattern. The circles have not only become popular in art and furniture, but also in fashion. It is speculated that the origin of the name is due to the popularity of polka dance at the time the pattern became trendy. It's believed it comes from a Czech word that means "little half"—a reference to polka dance steps.
Polka dots gained popularity in the mid-20th century in pop culture, and the pattern was even adopted by the popular Disney character Minnie. But many celebrities have also embraced the look; from movie stars to famous singers. Click through the following gallery and get inspired by these iconic polka dot looks.
Stars rocking iconic polka dot looks
January 22 is Polka Dot Day
FASHION Celebrity style
Polka dots are a timeless pattern. The circles have not only become popular in art and furniture, but also in fashion. It is speculated that the origin of the name is due to the popularity of polka dance at the time the pattern became trendy. It's believed it comes from a Czech word that means "little half"—a reference to polka dance steps.
Polka dots gained popularity in the mid-20th century in pop culture, and the pattern was even adopted by the popular Disney character Minnie. But many celebrities have also embraced the look; from movie stars to famous singers. Click through the following gallery and get inspired by these iconic polka dot looks.