India, May 25 -- Fashion has always had a long-standing love affair with the polka dot. From Minnie Mouse's red dress in the '20s to Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell's girlish frocks, the print has never really left the fashion-conscious; it just took periodic sabbaticals. After seasons dominated by muted palettes, simple tailoring, and "understated" dressing, style is embracing whimsy again - and polka dots fit perfectly into that shift.

They're playful, expressive, a little dramatic, and almost impossible to ignore. Whether splashed across flowing dresses, tiny ballet flats, or oversized accessories, the print instantly adds personality to a look. There's also something inherently iconic about polka dots; they carry a sense of old-Holly...