: a crisp plain-woven lustrous fabric of various fibers used especially for women's clothing
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The top featured an interlacing satin design, while the black taffeta skirt followed a sheath silhouette.
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Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Bows, taffeta, fringe, kaftans, silk, capes, gowns, sequins—all welcome!
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
Swift’s high-low look consisted of a taffeta tartan corset and flowing train featuring a bubble hemline.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Sep. 2024
For instance, consider the fourth look from his Autumn/Winter 2019 collection: an evening gown crafted from silk taffeta and cotton tarlatan, adorned with silk taffeta appliqués, and lined with cotton canvas.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
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Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Bows, taffeta, fringe, kaftans, silk, capes, gowns, sequins—all welcome!
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
Swift’s high-low look consisted of a taffeta tartan corset and flowing train featuring a bubble hemline.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Sep. 2024
For instance, consider the fourth look from his Autumn/Winter 2019 collection: an evening gown crafted from silk taffeta and cotton tarlatan, adorned with silk taffeta appliqués, and lined with cotton canvas.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Taffeta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taffeta. Accessed 4 Nov. 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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