: a crisp plain-woven lustrous fabric of various fibers used especially for women's clothing
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One friend sourced a velvet gown at Bloomingdale’s, while another found what would become the taffeta bottom half of the dress on Facebook Marketplace.
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
The material is a durable 70-denier nylon taffeta that’s supremely soft, breathable, cooling, and quick-drying.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
One Battle After Another co-star Chase Infiniti looked elegant and ethereal in a pale green custom strapless bustier gown by Louis Vuitton, crafted in silk taffeta with an overstitched-pleating detail.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
For her nuptials, Jackie wore an ivory silk taffeta gown with a portrait neckline and bouffant skirt, which was designed by Ann Lowe.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
The material is a durable 70-denier nylon taffeta that’s supremely soft, breathable, cooling, and quick-drying.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
One Battle After Another co-star Chase Infiniti looked elegant and ethereal in a pale green custom strapless bustier gown by Louis Vuitton, crafted in silk taffeta with an overstitched-pleating detail.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
For her nuptials, Jackie wore an ivory silk taffeta gown with a portrait neckline and bouffant skirt, which was designed by Ann Lowe.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Taffeta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taffeta. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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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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