chiffon
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“Did you hear what he said?” the woman asked, impeccably dressed in a red and black chiffon evening gown.
From Salon ● May 22, 2026
All eyes were on the soon-to-be princess as she stepped out of a Rolls-Royce in a glittering red chiffon gown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
The stand-out design was a chiffon ballgown that reportedly took the fashion house 54 days to make.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2025
Certain pieces are intended to be lightweight—like flowy chiffon tops, delicate lace skirts, or tops built for layering.
From Slate ● Dec. 28, 2024
I suspect it is the property of Countess Andrenyi, since her luggage contained only a chiffon negligee so. elaborate as to be more a tea gown than a dressing gown.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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