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: an ornamental addition (such as a knot of ribbons) to a woman's dress
2
: a sheer fabric especially of silk
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: resembling chiffon in sheerness or softness
2
: having a light delicate texture achieved usually by adding whipped egg whites or whipped gelatin
lemon chiffon pie
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Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The works date from 1974 to 1992, and include two dramatic chiffon dresses, the Field of Lilies dress and the Reverse Lilies dress.
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Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
It’s made from a blend of polyester and viscose that results in a flowy, chiffon-style silhouette.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Noun
The Princess of Wales wore another Bellville Sassoon dress — a white off-the-shoulder chiffon piece with purple and pink pastel paisley details — to attend the Royal Variety Performance in 1984.
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Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The works date from 1974 to 1992, and include two dramatic chiffon dresses, the Field of Lilies dress and the Reverse Lilies dress.
—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Adjective
Leverton is seeing an uptick of designers pairing denim with sheer fluid fabrics such as chiffon lace and silk.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
It’s made from a blend of polyester and viscose that results in a flowy, chiffon-style silhouette.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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“Chiffon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiffon. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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