: a crisp plain-woven lustrous fabric of various fibers used especially for women's clothing
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Channel a similar sensibility with emerald beaded earrings, a silky cropped aubergine jacket, a velvet tassel bag, and a taffeta skirt, for starters.
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 12 June 2026
In photos later released, the bride was seen wearing a vintage ivory Peau de Soie taffeta dress by Norman Hartnell as well as the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara, both of which were borrowed from Queen Elizabeth.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Sunset selfies in thigh-high taffeta and heels and a parade of designer swimwear by the pool are perfectly acceptable.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
On May 19, the Golden Globe winner upped the sartorial drama at the Diamond screening in a black mermaid-style taffeta gown paired with a matching cape that fanned several feet behind her.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 May 2026
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 12 June 2026
In photos later released, the bride was seen wearing a vintage ivory Peau de Soie taffeta dress by Norman Hartnell as well as the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara, both of which were borrowed from Queen Elizabeth.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Sunset selfies in thigh-high taffeta and heels and a parade of designer swimwear by the pool are perfectly acceptable.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
On May 19, the Golden Globe winner upped the sartorial drama at the Diamond screening in a black mermaid-style taffeta gown paired with a matching cape that fanned several feet behind her.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 May 2026
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“Taffeta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taffeta. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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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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