georgette

noun geor·gette \ jȯr-ˈjet \

Definition of georgette

: a sheer crepe woven from hard-twisted yarns to produce a dull pebbly surface

Recent Examples of georgette from the Web

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.

— janelle okwodu, Vogue, "Naomie Harris Goes for Gold in Miu Miu—And Wins," 5 Apr. 2018
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.

— hayley phelan, New York Times, "5 Fresh Prints to Wear Now," 28 Mar. 2018
Made from georgette, the flowing pants are overlaid with a sheer skirt, which ties at the waist.

— kavita daswani, latimes.com, "Marie France Van Damme unveils her '70s-inspired capsule collection in time for those Oscar parties," 2 Mar. 2018
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.

— cathy horyn, The Cut, "Jacobs Fights the Bulls, Kors Goes for Showbiz," 15 Feb. 2018
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.

— kimberly chrisman-campbell, WSJ, "Fall’s Statement Blouse: Jolt Your Work Look," 14 Sep. 2017
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.

— julie kosin, Harper's BAZAAR, "Dolce & Gabbana Introduces a Collection of Hijabs and Abayas," 5 Jan. 2016
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.

— alison s. cohn, New York Times, "Hold Onto Your Wallets! January Brings Big Designer Discounts," 4 Jan. 2017
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.

— vanessa friedman, New York Times, "Everything’s Coming Up Daisies for Michael Kors," 14 Sep. 2016

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