1
: an old gold coin of Italy and Turkey
2
: a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
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There are must-see design details — including sequins galore, lace, and ruffles — that are sure stand out from the crowd.
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Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
There in her glittering prime the lights refract sequin stars off her silhouette every night.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
So, avoid the pieces that lean on the gaudy side in favor of elevated basics like a midi skirt with a simple sequin trim or a shirt with a strategic cutout.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
For a Paris Hilton look, this is shockingly short on sequins, jewels, or anything that could be remotely described as Barbiecore.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
Yearwood's ankle-length turtleneck dress was covered in black sequins and the long sleeves ended in tons of gorgeous feathers for added drama.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Guests shimmered in blinding sequins, swathed in floor-sweeping florals, and sported bold animal prints.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Part Two star, who donned a custom hooded sequin gown at the film’s London premiere.
—Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
Paster and Blunt, who’ve been collaborating for 18 years, also served up attention-grabbing red for the star’s stellar Oppenheimer run, including a wow moment with crimson Armani Privé sequins and Tiffany & Co. jewels for the Critics Choice Awards.
—Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
There in her glittering prime the lights refract sequin stars off her silhouette every night.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
So, avoid the pieces that lean on the gaudy side in favor of elevated basics like a midi skirt with a simple sequin trim or a shirt with a strategic cutout.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
For a Paris Hilton look, this is shockingly short on sequins, jewels, or anything that could be remotely described as Barbiecore.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
Yearwood's ankle-length turtleneck dress was covered in black sequins and the long sleeves ended in tons of gorgeous feathers for added drama.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Guests shimmered in blinding sequins, swathed in floor-sweeping florals, and sported bold animal prints.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Part Two star, who donned a custom hooded sequin gown at the film’s London premiere.
—Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
Paster and Blunt, who’ve been collaborating for 18 years, also served up attention-grabbing red for the star’s stellar Oppenheimer run, including a wow moment with crimson Armani Privé sequins and Tiffany & Co. jewels for the Critics Choice Awards.
—Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
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sequin
noun
se·quin
ˈsē-kwən 
: a small piece of shiny metal or plastic used as an ornament especially on clothes
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