: a crisp plain-woven lustrous fabric of various fibers used especially for women's clothing
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Escola’s performance in the title role — costumed primarily in a black taffeta hoop-skirt gown and a ridiculous wig of ringlets topped by a severe bun — is a master class in razor-sharp comic timing, shady double takes and giddy physical comedy.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Among the top lots from Westwood’s personal wardrobe was a corset gown of taupe silk taffeta from the Dressed to Scale Collection from fall 1998.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 25 June 2024
In went a pair of sensible brown walking shoes, next to a delicious pair of yellow taffeta evening shoes with bows on the toes.
—Sarah Mower, Vogue, 19 June 2024
The brand’s Alyssa and Tanya dresses feature corset-like construction on top, complete with a strapless neckline and pointed hemline, and draped skirting on the bottom, with brightly colored taffeta ruched and gathered around the waistline.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, WWD, 14 June 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Among the top lots from Westwood’s personal wardrobe was a corset gown of taupe silk taffeta from the Dressed to Scale Collection from fall 1998.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 25 June 2024
In went a pair of sensible brown walking shoes, next to a delicious pair of yellow taffeta evening shoes with bows on the toes.
—Sarah Mower, Vogue, 19 June 2024
The brand’s Alyssa and Tanya dresses feature corset-like construction on top, complete with a strapless neckline and pointed hemline, and draped skirting on the bottom, with brightly colored taffeta ruched and gathered around the waistline.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, WWD, 14 June 2024
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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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