Definition of TOILE

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If want an alternative to the prairie trend but are tired of the same-old florals, toile-print dresses are a happy medium that aren't absolutely everywhere yet (just yet). — Glamour, "This New Spring Dress Trend Is So Much Prettier Than Florals," 20 Apr. 2019 Pattern is used to add color and character, including plaids, checks, stripes, and one of the most common, toile. — Sienna Fantozzi, House Beautiful, "Everything You Need To Know About French Country Design," 9 Nov. 2018 The inside spread features everything from a Louis Vuitton sequin dress to a tulle and silk toile gown by Dior. — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, "Beyoncé Covers September Issue of “Vogue” Shot by Tyler Mitchell," 6 Aug. 2018 Last month, Meghan made an appearance at the nuptials of Princess Diana’s niece Celia McCorquodale wearing a white long-sleeve Oscar de la Renta dress decorated with a cornflower blue floral toile print. — Jillian Ruffo, PEOPLE.com, "Selena Gomez Borrows from Meghan Markle's Wardrobe in the Sexy Version of Her Wedding Guest Dress," 2 July 2018 Attending the nuptials of Princess Diana’s niece Celia McCorquodale in Lincolnshire on Sunday, Meghan wore a blue-and-white toile print dress from Oscar de la Renta’s Resort 2019 collection. — Monique Jessen, PEOPLE.com, "It's a Royal Wedding Recycle! Meghan Markle Rewore Her Wedding Shoes with $40 Fascinator," 18 June 2018 Sketches, photographs and fabric samples contextualize the garments and patterns, and x-rays, toiles and film are used to reveal details in their construction and making. — Necee Regis, BostonGlobe.com, "Here, there, and everywhere," 29 May 2018 The Corrells' used pink toile to create a girly space for one daughter. — Diane Cowen, Houston Chronicle, "A dramatic home makeover to inspire you," 6 Apr. 2018 Emily carried the greens and blues upstairs, complementing the existing green bed in the former master bedroom with a turquoise toile roman shade and an armchair covered in a linear geometric print. — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, "Redesigning a vacation home for family gatherings and the retirement years," 30 Mar. 2018

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