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chiffon

[shi-fon, shif-on] / ʃɪˈfɒn, ˈʃɪf ɒn /






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“Did you hear what he said?” the woman asked, impeccably dressed in a red and black chiffon evening gown.

From Salon ● May 22, 2026

All eyes were on the soon-to-be princess as she stepped out of a Rolls-Royce in a glittering red chiffon gown.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026

The stand-out design was a chiffon ballgown that reportedly took the fashion house 54 days to make.

From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2025

Certain pieces are intended to be lightweight—like flowy chiffon tops, delicate lace skirts, or tops built for layering.

From Slate ● Dec. 28, 2024

It had been wrought to look like blue-green scales, giving way to a shimmering chiffon fan.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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