: a crisp plain-woven lustrous fabric of various fibers used especially for women's clothing
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In went a pair of sensible brown walking shoes, next to a delicious pair of yellow taffeta evening shoes with bows on the toes.
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Sarah Mower, Vogue, 19 June 2024
The brand’s Alyssa and Tanya dresses feature corset-like construction on top, complete with a strapless neckline and pointed hemline, and draped skirting on the bottom, with brightly colored taffeta ruched and gathered around the waistline.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, WWD, 14 June 2024
The triangular 1980s jackets with jutting shoulders, and precisely angled gaucho hats were weirdly galactic, while the puffballs of evening taffetas had go-go-decade references in their swirls.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 7 June 2024
Their flower girl, meanwhile, donned a cream lace and taffeta dress while holding a bouquet of flowers.
—Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
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Sarah Mower, Vogue, 19 June 2024
The brand’s Alyssa and Tanya dresses feature corset-like construction on top, complete with a strapless neckline and pointed hemline, and draped skirting on the bottom, with brightly colored taffeta ruched and gathered around the waistline.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, WWD, 14 June 2024
The triangular 1980s jackets with jutting shoulders, and precisely angled gaucho hats were weirdly galactic, while the puffballs of evening taffetas had go-go-decade references in their swirls.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 7 June 2024
Their flower girl, meanwhile, donned a cream lace and taffeta dress while holding a bouquet of flowers.
—Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
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“Taffeta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taffeta. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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taffeta
noun
taf·fe·ta
ˈtaf-ət-ə 
: a crisp shiny fabric used especially for women's clothing
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