Polka Dots Back in Fashion After Kate Middleton's Post-Baby Dotted Dress

We are spotting spots everywhere. Billion women around the world Googled "polka dot dress" after Kate Middleton wore the bespoke Jenny Packham dress for royal baby debut. Many see Middleton's choice of the cornflower blue, crepe de chine polka dot dress as a tribute to William's mother, Princess Diana who too donned a blue polka dotted dress some thirty one years ago on the steps of the Lindo wing holding her own precious son.

According to various press reports in Britain, there has been a sudden surge in sales of any garment featuring polka dots after the royal birth. Such have been the frenzy for the dress that the designer Packham's site reportedly crashed shortly after the Duchess's public appearance.

The dots have been new-mom's favourite ever since she conceived. The then would-be mom was seen in a black and white polka dot Topshop dress during a visit the Warner Brothers Studio in London. Instyle.com reported that the dress sold out faster than any other on the shelves.

Polka dots are most commonly seen on children's clothing, toys, and furniture, but they appear in a wide array of contexts. Polka dots became common on clothing in the late nineteenth century in the United Kingdom.

The polka dot also appears in popular music. "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" is a novelty song telling the story of a shy girl in a very revealing bathing suit who stays immersed in the ocean water to hide from view.

However if you are planning to buy same Kate-polka dress for your wardrobe, you're out of luck. The design was especially-made for the Duchess and will not be available for public purchase. Let's take a look at few celebrities who have been spotted in polka dots earlier. We've rounded up a handful of fabulous spotted fashion divas for you for your new dress's inspiration.

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