: a crisp plain-woven lustrous fabric of various fibers used especially for women's clothing
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Bernadette Nathalie gown $1,135 NET-A-PORTER For a black-tie affair, this gown exudes elegance with its luxurious taffeta fabric and dramatic off-the-shoulder neckline.
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Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
The bridal attendants dressed in outfits similar to Diana, with taffeta satin, lace trim and yellow sashes.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 29 July 2025
The ensemble featured a green silk taffeta top with draping and bows on the back.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Cristóbal Balenciaga gown with silk taffeta, per W magazine’s Alison S. Cohn.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 June 2025
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Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
The bridal attendants dressed in outfits similar to Diana, with taffeta satin, lace trim and yellow sashes.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 29 July 2025
The ensemble featured a green silk taffeta top with draping and bows on the back.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Cristóbal Balenciaga gown with silk taffeta, per W magazine’s Alison S. Cohn.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 June 2025
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“Taffeta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taffeta. Accessed 21 Aug. 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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