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chiffon [ˈʃɪfɒn, Am ʃɪˈfɑ:n] N no pl

chiffon

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In his graduation photograph, he appeared in drag wearing a blue chiffon prom dress and beehive hairstyle. en.wikipedia.org

His chiffon dresses in particular made his reputation in the early 1950s, with their yards of meticulously hand-rolled edges. en.wikipedia.org

As tailored as a shirtwaist dress or as seductive as a sarong, he gave chiffon a high style all his own. en.wikipedia.org

They skillfully imitated continental weaves, including rich damasks, many types of brocades and chiffon-like gauzes. en.wikipedia.org

Sandwich pastries like "inipit" are made with two thin layers of chiffon sandwiching a filling of custard that is topped with butter and sugar. en.wikipedia.org

Signature pieces include draped jersey gowns, pleated chiffon gowns, and shutter pleated cocktail dresses. en.wikipedia.org

Chiffon is most commonly used in evening wear, especially as an overlay, for giving an elegant and floating appearance to the gown. en.wikipedia.org

Chiffon is smoother and more lustrous than the similar fabric georgette. en.wikipedia.org

The suit is made of chiffon, which is a sheer silk or rayon cloth. en.wikipedia.org

The collection featured nude chiffon dresses and was praised for its construction as a more mature offering. en.wikipedia.org

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