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

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

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

Tucked into its attached pouch, this lightweight nylon taffeta hammock is small enough to stow in a beach bag or backpack.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 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