: a crisp plain-woven lustrous fabric of various fibers used especially for women's clothing
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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.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Bernadette Rianne off-the-shoulder taffeta gown $1,135 NET-A-PORTER This voluminous, off-the shoulder taffeta gown is out of a fairytale in the best way, the sweetness and innocence it exudes is most unique.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
Wearing a voluminous pink taffeta dress and a pink bow to match, Sia then launched into the song, with the crowd screaming along to every word and Guetta and Afrojack hugging behind the decks.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2025
Jiwa showed up in a sustainable bottle can top corset designed and handmade by McKenna Marsden paired with a black taffeta skirt by UK South Asian designer Raishma and bangles for an additional cultural touch.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Bernadette Rianne off-the-shoulder taffeta gown $1,135 NET-A-PORTER This voluminous, off-the shoulder taffeta gown is out of a fairytale in the best way, the sweetness and innocence it exudes is most unique.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
Wearing a voluminous pink taffeta dress and a pink bow to match, Sia then launched into the song, with the crowd screaming along to every word and Guetta and Afrojack hugging behind the decks.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2025
Jiwa showed up in a sustainable bottle can top corset designed and handmade by McKenna Marsden paired with a black taffeta skirt by UK South Asian designer Raishma and bangles for an additional cultural touch.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Taffeta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taffeta. Accessed 22 Apr. 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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