Toile de Jouy.

“Nature uses only the longest threads to weave her patterns, so that each small piece of her fabric reveals the organization of the entire tapestry.” – Richard P. Feynman

There’s really nothing I love more in a dress than pockets. Even when I try dresses on in the store, my hands automatically search for a pocket, though I do tend to get a bit disappointed if I find there isn’t one. Pockets are practical, fun, and cute. The pockets aren’t the only aspects of this dress that caught my eye, but it’s pattern. In a previous post I gushed about my love of all things French, and this dress certainly exemplifies that. After a quick Google search, I discovered that toile originally came from Ireland in the mid-18th century, but was popularized by the French. The fabric is technically called “Toile de Jouy”, and translates to “cloth from Jouy-en-Josas”, which is a town located near Paris.

What fabric patterns are you drawn to? Houndstooth? Plaid? Polka dots? Feel free to share in the comments below!