Lets Talk Pockets!

Aya's haiku of the week:

 

How many kittens

fit in the Adelia?

Perhaps three kittens! 

 

 

Let’s talk pockets.

The magical pouches of fabric that allow us to carry personal belongings on our body.

I love pockets, and so does everyone here at Folly! We jokingly measure our clothes with deep pockets by asking how many kittens we think could fit inside. Pockets are great: having a place to put my phone and other small items is both helpful and convenient, simple as that. So why is it so rare to find dresses and skirts with pockets? And why are pockets in men's clothing so much deeper than women's pockets if there are any at all?

I cant count the times I've been shopping with friends and when they notice the dress they're trying on has pockets, they'll announce with surprise "it even has POCKETS!" And I can bet that you, the reader, have heard another woman say this too. Its a well known observation amongst women or anyone shopping for women's clothes to notice the lack of pockets.

Today I asked Sarah if she knows why pockets on women’s clothes are notoriously small compared to pockets on men’s clothes. She said “I have a book on that!” So here I am writing this, with a book next to me called “POCKETS, An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close."

There's a long history to pockets and a long answer to the question of why women's clothes do not have them. The long answer short is (you guessed it) misogyny.
 

We don't like misogyny here at Folly, and we don't put it into our clothes. We make clothes for all different body types and different people. Who are we to limit what other people want to wear on their bodies? Doing so wouldn't be very #follygirl of us.

We wanted dresses with pockets, so we made dresses with pockets.

For any other pocket lovers out there, come on down to Folly on Fremont St. We have dresses (and pants and jackets too) with pockets with your name on them! Well, not literally your name on them, but they will have their name on them...right now we have in stock the Midge, Daisy, Tate, and Tina dresses.

 

 

 

Wishing you a weekend full of folly,
Aya  

New and Cute! Our First Taste of Fall in Store Now!

Around the shop we always joke that the moment it feels like Summer has arrived is when we start getting Fall styles in! Ha! Of course, that's just the life of a shop girl. Well, even though it's kiiiind of sad to know Fall is just around the corner...I find solace in the fact that Fall fashion is just the best. Soft and luxe sweaters, comfy cozies, extra tailored details. In Summer we are so used to easy breezy and flowy. Fall is really the time to bust out your inner style maven. ♥

This drape back sweater is so cool. Pair with a cami or a cute bralette with back detail. So soft, cozy, and easy. Over a pair of your favorite Level 99 jeans, you really can't go wrong.

Drape Back Sweater $98

This marled tunic is the perfect transition piece! Heavy weight and such a cute fit. Dart in the back helps it lay nicely too :) So cute over skinnies or leggings!

Shift Dress in Black Marl $82

Folly Fan Fave the Amanda! In the perfect stretchy snappy and slightly heavier weight fabric. This lovely grey is the perfect transition color. So cute for the end of summer with some fun printed accessories, but also the perfect shade for fall! Looks lovely with black, navy, oatmeal, burgundy... ♥

Amanda Dress in Sienna $158

And! Yay! We have received our first piece of cashmere for the season! I have hearts in my eyes for this one. It's a linen cashmere blend and its oh so cozy and cute. Perfect with jeans or be a boho princess in palazzo pants! Ah what a lovely piece this is.

Empire Front Slip Tunic $368

Folly
NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

503-954-1334

Monday-Saturday 11-6; Sunday 12-5

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New Party Dresses for the fall!

We just got a shipment this week of these three lovely dresses by Closet Clothing! Made and designed in London, England. Perfect dresses for work and play. Cute, girly and fresh for fall! We love the pretty purples and easy classic black. 

This mosaic print dress is the perfect day dress. Wear it with some tights and a cute cardi, or show off your legs and the pretty lace back panel! So comfy and cute. And of course pockets! Who doesn't love a dress with pockets? The print is so fun and flirty and the exposed zipper is such a great detail!

The V-Neck Ribbed Body con dress in Grape is the most figure flattering dress with strategically placed darts and ribbing. A modest length with a sexy silhouette makes the perfect combination. Wear with a cardigan and flats to the office for a sexy secretary look, or let your hair loose and pair with some killer heels for a night out! 

Last but not least, the funnel neck fit-and-flare dress. Classic black with a little extra shine. Patent belt and gold detailing really amp up the appeal of this dress! An interesting neckline, pockets(!!!) and a lovely swingy skirt make this dress a hit. Wear it now with your favorite sandals out to dinner. Wear it to work with a colorful cropped cardi, tights, and your favorite boots! The most perfect fall dress. 

-Stephanie

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NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

503-954-1334
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happy AUTUMN! look at all the cozy!

well.. it's officially here! Autumn. Fall. Our favorite season.  Fall in PDX is magical .. full of color and rainbows and patchy clouds and it's ALL ABOUT COZY! is there anything better than snuggling into your favorite layers... donning your favorite boots for the first time.... ahhh.. you know you love it!
at FOLLY you know we love cozy-cute and this year is stellar!
see you soon.
oh.. and you can shop some things  ONLINE ... don't hesitate to ask questions or if you see something here or on FB that you would like to purchase you can always email me: sarah@follypdx.com. i am more than happy to add it to the SHOP and ship to you! :) easy. easy.

xoox.
FOLLY 1005 NW 16th AVE, Portland, OR 97209  503*954*1334
www.follypdx.com

super cozy sweater from Bloom.. love the contrast detail

LOVE this cozy Henley Dress from CAMEO - made in USA

Adorable BUNNY Sweater from Kling! cropped and so cute over a dress!

lovely long sleeve from 3Dots.. sexy! made in USA

super cozy long sleeve dress from 3DOTS.. made in USA

oh Wilt! so cute!! made in USA

Wilt.. best. always.  made in USA

the Lauren Cardi from Sarah Bibb is so easy! made in USA

100% Cashmere .. classic V-Neck. YES!

100% Cashmere .. classic V-Neck. YES!

everyone loves the CYNTHIA from Sarah Bibb. made in Portland, Or

the JENNI from Sarah Bibb ... BEST work dress EVER.. made in Portland, OR

super super super soft denim from Level 99... oh yes! great colors and fit

oh boy.. this cardi jacket from Quinn is so goooood! big pockets. curl up!

so cute! dot shift dress from Kling with cute shoulder cut outs!

sexy long legs.. great trousers from Level 99 in black and grey!

so cute tapestry print dress.. and perfect blazer!

great leggings.. dare i say, BEST leggings! black, grey, wine, forest. all made in USA

so cute. flannel snap dress. made in Portland, OR

          another great Lauren Cardi by Sarah Bibb.. hey, that's me wearing it too! with or without OBI belt.   made in Portland, Oregon

cute raglan top from Cameo.. made in USA

JULY 2013 at FOLLY

oh july... you bring so many beautiful things with you.
the weather has been so nice in PDX we are not going to remember how to live in the rain! but i am not thinking about rain .. NO! i am enjoying every single moment of sunshine and blue sky!
i hope you are too.
i went to sauvie island on the 4th of july for a day of relaxation by the water... it was oh so delightful!
xoxo.

FOLLY 1--5 nw 16th avenue, portland, oregon 97209

503-954-1334

OH! did i mention that i am now selling online?! yes, not everything is in the online store yet but i am furiously working on it.  please keep posted on FB for the absolute most current inventory but no you out of towners can purchase right on the website - www.follypdx.com  if there is something you want but you don't see it there, just email me and  we can do it over the phone = easy peas!

beautiful new Adisa Scarf from Johnny Was - silk - so pretty & light

hey look! FOLLY is officially PDX APPROVED by the Portland Mercury's Readers! so happy to be included again this year!! xoxo.

new ERIN SLIP by Sarah Bibb.. made right here in PDX! great fit - S-XL

Jenni Dress & OBI Belt by Sarah Bibb - perfect cowl dress with pockets.  great for work! made in pdx!

one of my favorite SARAH Dresses by Sarah Bibb - this silk reminds me of Endora - so groovy-pretty!  made in PDX

another great Sarah Dress by Sarah Bibb with OBI Belt - lovely paisley silk - made in PDX

Sarah Dress in Black silk with metallic stripe.. with OBI Belt both by Sarah Bibb and both made in PDX

love this tunic/dress by American Colors - made in USA shown with OBI Belt by Sarah Bibb made in PDX

extra pretty dress from 4 Love & Liberty - the Barbie Dress is silk and comes with a silk slip.. so light and pretty!

AVA Slip by Sarah Bibb in ivory with pink lace - made in PDX

the ALICE Slip by Sarah Bibb - ivory with coral lace - made in PDX

super cutie lace top from CAMEO - made in USA with Level 99 crop denim in black - made in USA

Mary Beth Half Slip is a perfect fix for your life! seriously!! also in black. made in PDX

gorgeous new KATE Dress by Sarah Bibb in this plum/pink/brown delicious silk - made in PDX

another cute lace tank from CAMEO - made in USA with super cute poofy wrap skirt with pockets from Ginger Lamb!

the AVA Slip by Sarah Bibb in black or ivory.  so good. Made in PDX