: a strong fabric in plain weave with crosswise ribs
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No summer capsule wardrobe is complete without some breezy white poplin—and this sarong-style skirt from Khaite is no exception.—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026 Elsewhere, jury president Park Chan-wook wore Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, including a double-breasted tuxedo jacket in grain de poudre, a silk satin Yves bow tie, a poplin cotton shirt, tuxedo trousers and Stanton patent leather derbies.—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 Add a pop of color to your closet with the half-off breezy poplin shorts that can double as a beach cover-up, or opt for something more sophisticated yet equally comfortable with the Easy Crepe Trousers, also marked down 50 percent.—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026 Don’t expect Day-Glo neons, but rather high-impact hues, especially against breezy linen and crisp poplin.—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for poplin