: a crisp plain-woven lustrous fabric of various fibers used especially for women's clothing
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The dresses, in muted shades ranging from pale pink to pearl gray, cream and black, contrast layers of vaporous tulle and organza with long ruffled skirts and collared capes in satin or taffeta edged with lace.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Amal Clooney arrived on Thursday in a dramatic archival 1995 taffeta dress, complete with a bouffant train and asymmetrical hemline, by the French couturier Jean-Louis Scherrer, while Emma Stone’s custom Louis Vuitton dress featured a twisted bubble hem that gave a vintage-style drape to her gown.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Clooney wore a fuschia, taffeta vintage dress from Jean-Louis Scherrer’s fall 1995 collection with a dramatic, billowing train, paired with sparkly Aquazzura heels, and a gold Jimmy Choo clutch.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Aug. 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
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Amal Clooney arrived on Thursday in a dramatic archival 1995 taffeta dress, complete with a bouffant train and asymmetrical hemline, by the French couturier Jean-Louis Scherrer, while Emma Stone’s custom Louis Vuitton dress featured a twisted bubble hem that gave a vintage-style drape to her gown.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Clooney wore a fuschia, taffeta vintage dress from Jean-Louis Scherrer’s fall 1995 collection with a dramatic, billowing train, paired with sparkly Aquazzura heels, and a gold Jimmy Choo clutch.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Aug. 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
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“Taffeta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taffeta. Accessed 10 Sep. 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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