taffeta
Crisp gown fabric
Taffeta is a crisp, smooth fabric with a slight sheen, traditionally made from silk but now often from synthetic fibers.
It rustles distinctively when moved—a quality called *scroop*.
Taffeta appears in formal wear, evening gowns, and linings: The bride's taffeta gown swept the floor.
A taffeta ribbon tied the bouquet.
Firm and breakable
- stiffNot easily bent
- paperyThin and dry-textured
- rustlingSoft crackling noise
- swishingSoft brushing sound
froufrou · crinkly · crunchy · firm · snappy · whispering · susurration · crinkling
Formal full-length dress
- promHigh school formal dance
- gownLong formal garment
- eveningwearDressy nighttime clothing
- bridesmaidBride's ceremonial assistant
debutante · gala · ceremony · petticoat · crinoline · bustle · corset · couture
Softly bright, reflective
- shimmerySoftly reflecting light
- glossySmooth and shiny
- reflectiveCasting back light
- radiantEmitting light or joy
gleaming · silky · polished · luminous · glinting · satiny · pearlescent · opalescent
crisp
Firm and breakable
swishing · froufrou · crinkly · crunchy · firm · snappy · whispering · susurration · crinkling · fluttering
ballgown
Formal full-length dress
- promHigh school formal dance
- gownLong formal garment
- eveningwearDressy nighttime clothing
bridesmaid · debutante · gala · ceremony · petticoat · crinoline · bustle · corset · couture · quinceañera
lustrous
Softly bright, reflective
- shimmerySoftly reflecting light
- glossySmooth and shiny
- reflectiveCasting back light
radiant · gleaming · silky · polished · luminous · glinting · satiny · pearlescent · opalescent · iridescent
shantung
Textured silk fabric
damask · brocade · surah · moire · faille · ottoman · grosgrain · mikado · duchesse · crepe
gathered
Brought into one place
voluminous · sculpted · tailored · shirred · ruched · tiered · flounced · structured · billowing · cascading
- Rococo textilessilk brocade, woven silk, damask, brocade, gold thread
- textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread
- dressmakingsewing, fabric, pattern, fitting, hem
- bridal shopwedding dress, wedding gowns, bridal gown, bridesmaid dress, flower girl dress
- fabricscotton, silk, linen, wool, satin
- sewing materialssatin, velvet, silk, lace, cotton