: a crisp plain-woven lustrous fabric of various fibers used especially for women's clothing
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Among the most interesting materials are a textural linen and a pink floral warp-print taffeta.
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Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 7 May 2025
Confetti and firework prints, handwoven fabrics, velvet-like knits, hand pleated glittery taffeta all made for strong, appealing looks.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
One member of the choir taught fifth grade, and her tween fan army, done up in rhinestones and taffeta, buzzed overhead in the balcony.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
This time, Lopez went for epic drama in a curve-hugging gown with a plunging neckline and a floor-sweeping taffeta cape with showstopping sleeves.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 7 May 2025
Confetti and firework prints, handwoven fabrics, velvet-like knits, hand pleated glittery taffeta all made for strong, appealing looks.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
One member of the choir taught fifth grade, and her tween fan army, done up in rhinestones and taffeta, buzzed overhead in the balcony.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
This time, Lopez went for epic drama in a curve-hugging gown with a plunging neckline and a floor-sweeping taffeta cape with showstopping sleeves.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Taffeta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taffeta. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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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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