Definition of poplin
: a strong fabric in plain weave with crosswise ribs
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Loose, boxy blousons in cotton poplin sometimes sported interesting Russian-style high necks.
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The next day in Montalcino with friends, Michelle opted for another poplin top done well, this one in white by Club Monaco.
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At a serious designer price point, the clothes certainly aren’t intended to be bought in bulk (a poplin shirtdress could set you back $1,795).
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Up close, her fabrications are enchanting: Most pieces in the store that come in chiffon, gabardine or cotton poplin also come in tulle in the same cut.
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Big fur pockets were belted atop little velvet dresses with white poplin collars.
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Chanel Iman was in tow as well in a Vera Wang Collection black stretch canvas plastron, white cotton poplin button down and black wool maxi kilt from the Fall 2016 collection.
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Origin and Etymology of poplin
French papeline
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