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taffeta

noun as in silk

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Often credited as sparking an ’80s revival in fashion, his voluminous, one-of-a-kind party dresses come to life through a combination of contrasting thrifted fabrics like denim, taffeta, chiffon, leather and lace.

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Imagine the ghostly rustling of silk taffeta, the clinking of giant paillettes, brought back to life by scientists and engineers.

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Aunt Fannie waited for more, so I drew out the scrap of watered taffeta.

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The same effect is achieved with a silk taffeta garment, featuring a sound called “scroop,” a combination of the words “scrape” and “whoop.“

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Wrapped in light pink taffeta, Ariana Grande presented an award in a statement look.

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