taffeta

Example Sentences

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

From New York Times • May 9, 2024

I was like, "Here's her entrance in this crazy taffeta hooded cape that sweeps in."

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2024

And she wore a purple taffeta gown by Christian Siriano in her recently unveiled portrait for the National Portrait Gallery.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery unveiled Winfrey’s portrait, painted by Chicago-based artist Shawn Michael Warren, which featured Winfrey in a purple taffeta gown surrounded by lush greenery at her California home.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2023

I wore my wine-colored taffeta gown and my ruby pendant.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine