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taffeta

[taf-i-tuh] / ˈtæf ɪ tə /


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This fall’s iteration features juxtaposed camo-print taffeta, pleated to perfection.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 8, 2024

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

What happened, while Granny was on her deathbed, Mama got up a black outfit for Mary Toy to wear to the funeral—black taffeta dress, black stockings, black slippers, and a little black bonnet.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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