Polkadots are often associated with retro fashion and vintage aesthetics. The term polkadot refers to a pattern of round spots or circles usually in contrasting colours. Sometimes, the pattern is referred to as spot, dot, circle, bubble, or speckle. Some of the synonyms for polkadot include Gingham, Houndstooth, Argyle, checkered, Paisley, Striped, and Tartan. Gingham is a type of checkered pattern made from dyed cotton or cotton-blend yarn. Houndstooth is a two-tone textile pattern that resembles the jagged teeth of a hound. Argyle is a pattern of diamonds with diagonal lines crossing over them. Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in different colors.