In the dazzling world of Bollywood, polka dots have danced into the spotlight as the go-to for pregnancy reveals, especially on National Polka Dot Day.
Anushka Sharma’s elegant dotted dress broke the internet first, followed by Kiara Advani’s chic maternity look. Alia Bhatt’s viral black-and-white ruffle number confirmed the trend’s grip.
Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Natasha Stankovic all sported the pattern, turning personal milestones into fashion statements that resonated globally.
Delving into history, polka dots were once avoided for evoking 18th-century pox marks. The Bohemian polka dance in the 1800s flipped the script, naming and commercializing the style.
1920s icons like Miss America Norma Smallwood and Minnie Mouse boosted its fame, with 1940s-60s celebs like Sinatra and Monroe keeping the momentum. Bollywood’s embrace adds a layer of contemporary charm to this enduring pattern.