Definition of georgette
: a sheer crepe woven from hard-twisted yarns to produce a dull pebbly surface
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With thousands of gold paillettes covering the tight georgette gown, Harris brought the drama and even managed to overshadow the towering set pieces and props that filled the Microsoft Theatre.
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Attico georgette top, $992 at matchesfashion.com; Club Monaco viscose skirt, $168 at Club Monaco, clubmonaco.com; Balenciaga kitten heels, $1,026 at mytheresa.com.
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Made from georgette, the flowing pants are overlaid with a sheer skirt, which ties at the waist.
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The eclectic effect also extended to the styling of the clothes, which included preppy tartans, marigold sweaters, sweet floral georgette dresses, and some terrific leathers and shearlings in distressed textures or juicy colors.
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With high necklines and long, full sleeves, rendered in fluid fabrics like silk georgette and crêpe de chine, these are not prudish throwbacks but blank canvases for designer whimsy.
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The collection relies on neutrals such as black and beige in sheer georgette and satin weave charmeuse and features many of the house's signature motifs, including lush lace and vibrant florals.
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Barneys has taken additional markdowns for savings of up to 75 percent on an Ulla Johnson silk georgette maxi dress ($289, originally $725), Aquazzura lace-up flats ($279, originally $695) and other covetable bits.
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Which was coming up daisies: gerberas, shastas and more, all in sunshine shades of aquamarine, new-leaf green, azalea and tangerine, printed on crepe de Chine and woven into jacquards, sequined on georgette and embroidered on cashmere.
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Origin and Etymology of georgette
from Georgette, a trademark
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