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

Moreno, at 92, waved to photographers as she showed off her pleated taffeta and velvet gown.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024

Then, we get taffeta cape and it's entrances and that fine line, but these are the cool things you dream about as a kid.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2024

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

I watched her reach into the bosom of her taffeta hostess gown and remove a white envelope.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison