Polka Dot dresses came into prominence during the Industrial Revolution, which began circa 1760
The pattern was originally associated with the plague and uncleanliness, though, until it became more of a fad in the next decade
The word 'Polka' is derived from the Czech peasant dance of the same name, which picked up steam in the 1840s
There were all sots of 'polka' branded items. But the polka-dot pattern was the one that really stuck around into the present day
Allegedly, the mention of 'polka' in print appeared in the women's lifestyle magazine "Godey's Lady's Book in 1857"
The 'polka' print continued to rise in popularity throughout the 20th century.
Polka pattern are also synonymous with flamenco dresses and historically have been used on the ruffled designs since 1847
Of course, polka dots are still around today, and they generally trend more during spring and summer months. And while the black-and-white combo might be the most classic and popular colorway, the print can work with any other hues
The Polka Dots look elegant with spring/summer runways proving the street-style looksÂ