taffeta
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Imagine the ghostly rustling of silk taffeta, the clinking of giant paillettes, brought back to life by scientists and engineers.
From New York Times • May 9, 2024
I was like, "Here's her entrance in this crazy taffeta hooded cape that sweeps in."
From Salon • Feb. 8, 2024
And she wore a purple taffeta gown by Christian Siriano in her recently unveiled portrait for the National Portrait Gallery.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2023
But there she was at the Oscars, dressed in a white taffeta strapless dress from the designer she’s used almost exclusively at the Academy Awards, Carolina Herrera.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2023
“You’ve heard the description of the case. You are posing as my companion. You’re a modest helpmate, so you do not need a taffeta gown, Nell. Your plain checkered dress will serve just fine.”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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