On first look, I didn't see polka dots. I had to zoom in and see the dots, and agree with sewbiz, they're more spots, so not feminine. (I made a pillowcase once which I thought would go to a boy because of the main fabric, but my daughter looked at the cuff and quickly said, "Uh, Mom, polka dots are feminine." ) So, I will reserve polka dots for girls and random spots for either boys or girls.