| 单词 | taffeta |
| 例句 | She wore a clinging green taffeta dress and high-heeled shoes, and when she danced dozens of slave bracelets clinked on her wrists. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z I watched her reach into the bosom of her taffeta hostess gown and remove a white envelope. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Inside—the green taffeta gown, and a framed photo of the three of us by the lake at Bad Windsheim. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The men rolled the legs of their taffeta pants, women adjusted their wrappers, and the children stared at us, their hands inside their pockets or in their runny noses. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z She had brought dozens of different fabrics with her, plus swatches of ribbon and lace, scissors, boxes of pins, and armloads of taffeta. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Mrs. Breedlove’s skin glowed like taffeta in the reflection of white porcelain, white woodwork, polished cabinets, and brilliant copperware. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z Which is how, twenty minutes later, I’m in a dressing room wearing that taffeta shitshow of a gown. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z There was also a short taffeta cloak, somewhat shabby, and a simple, flat-crowned hat. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z At seven, Belky wears a white First Communion dress and long white gloves; at nine, a yellow cheerleader’s skirt; at fifteen, for her quinceanera, a pink taffeta dress with lace sleeves and white satin shoes. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Then she has the nerve to tell me that my plain taffeta dress is unsuitable for the Tropicana. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z On either side of the aisle sit high-backed chairs filled with undeniably elegant women dressed in colorful silks, taffetas, satins, and crepes. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z The box was lined with shiny black taffeta, but you could hardly see any of the fabric because Meggie had a great many favorite books, and she always added another whenever they traveled anywhere. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He was wearing a somber taffeta suit, a shirt with a round and hard collar, and a thin silk ribbon tied in a bow in place of a necktie. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z I watched her reach into the bosom of her taffeta hostess gown and remove a white envelope. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z My hand grazes a dress—intricately beaded bodice, voluminous taffeta skirt. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Far to his right, Werner can see a woman in blue taffeta drag a great overstuffed suitcase over a curbstone. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Silks, woolens, crinolines, cottons, satins, taffetas, tulles, and velvets are stretched over long tables by teams of people. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z For my debut, she gave me one of her gowns, pale green taffeta with a pleated skirt and a million crystal beads. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The throne was made of plywood, its back shaped in a fleur-de-lis all covered with purple taffeta that shone like oily water under moonlight. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z Wings rustled like taffeta as the birds lifted themselves out of the woods and continued their migration. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z With the straight, fair hair well brushed and tied behind with taffeta, the handsome jacket, the frilled, immaculate shirt, Johnny did cut a very presentable figure. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Everything had always been very rosy, very taffeta and vague, and only half-troubled. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z What happened, while Granny was on her deathbed, Mama got up a black outfit for Mary Toy to wear to the funeral—black taffeta dress, black stockings, black slippers, and a little black bonnet. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Festooned like an Austrian queen, she wore a moth-eaten velvet dress and petticoats of yellow taffeta. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I wore my wine-colored taffeta gown and my ruby pendant. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z The owner fusses over them with silks and brocades and taffetas. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Mrs. Reilly asked with interest, dabbing at her eyes with the skirt of her green taffeta cocktail dress, unaware that she was showing Mr. Robichaux the wide nins in her stockings at the knee. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Soon as we got to Grandpa’s from the cemetery, Mama took Mary Toy’s taffeta dress off and stuck her head in the wash basin on the back porch. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Remember the days of the taffeta mermaid dress? The Ups and Downs of Fashion in 2020 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z The one that inspired British Vogue to put Ms. Corrin on the cover of its October issue in a sapphire blue Oscar de la Renta taffeta ball gown with the headline “Queen of Hearts.” Why Do We Care So Much About Diana’s Dresses? 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z Via taffeta, silk and tulle; fringe and cleavage and animal print. Beyoncé’s ‘Black Is King’: Let’s Discuss 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z Embellishment is minimal, but the looks they presented for fall ramped up the uptown luxury factor with mink and alligator trims, and quite a bit of dressy taffeta. In refocusing clothing line, Olsens shun spotlight 2012-02-14T03:00:14Z Other dresses, in papery black taffeta or a beaded slip of a dress, added to the fin-de-siècle melancholia. A Vision in Melancholy 2011-07-06T22:31:19Z That was apparent in Richard Quinn’s maxi and micro blooms on swing coats with matching hats and midcentury molded silhouettes; his swathes of taffeta wrapping the body from hooded head to tailored trousers. London Fashion Comes Back to Life 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z There was a silver arctic fox collar, Chantilly lace applique on a chiffon blouse, cashmere sweaters and a gown with a gold silk taffeta skirt. Oscar de la Renta: Jewels, plus unexpected color 2012-02-15T02:22:10Z Today formality doesn’t mean pomp and circumstance, but neither should it be lumps of bad taffeta. Fashion Review: Nice Way to Fold the Tents 2010-02-19T22:17:00Z The other photo illustrates “harnesses” of brown silk taffeta being made for the models’ hands, in lieu of gloves. 2010-02-11T03:47:00Z “Maybe with yards of taffeta. I’m sure a lot of prom dresses are hitting the resale racks right about now.” For D.C. theaters, Capital Pride mixes marketing, partying This way, they could practically get away with her wearing a taffeta frock from Monsoon, and a scampi supper in a pub garden. This sub-porn for ladeez is not my idea of erotica 2010-12-25T23:02:00Z The combination of dye and water created a subtle ombre effect on her burgundy taffeta skirt rather than a noticeable sartorial disaster. How Much Does a Play Change During Previews? Just Ask ‘The Perplexed’ 2020-03-02T05:00:00Z Q: You’ve written a number of books about princesses — rarely do they wear taffeta and crowns. How Shannon Hale draws strength from Wonder Woman, the star of her new book, even amid boos 2020-01-25T05:00:00Z They told the audience how they decided to dress in drag that night — their hairy chests scantily covered in silk and taffeta — which they fretted was a mistake even before they left home. Noticed: When Your Life Becomes a Verb 2011-03-04T19:11:40Z In one post, she wears a vast crown of flowers, her eyes closed, her bump wrapped in powder pink tulle; in another, she’s in a strapless taffeta gown. When the Romance Ends, but the Brand Goes On 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z Silhouettes were as attenuated as a pen and ink drawing or drowned in enormous volumes; glittering rats chased their tails around Victorian coats; phantom hands reached across taffeta gowns; satin cracked from side to side. At Marc Jacobs: New York Fashion Week’s Haunted Ending 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z “It’s important that this industry takes responsibility,” said British designer Stella McCartney, after showcasing a contrasting collection of cotton T-shirts and bright taffeta skirts at Paris’ baroque Opera Garnier on Monday. Size-zero ban hits Paris catwalks, campaigners hopeful 2017-10-02T04:00:00Z Dresses came in truncated, tented taffeta beneath coronas of quivering leaf hats and as silver-embroidered lace tank gowns under slouchy matching cardigans, as easy as a nightgown and robe. At Couture, Lofty Traditions Face the New Swiftness of Fury 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z I was given a navy dress with a big portrait neckline made of some taffeta/nylon material that swished when I moved, and splotched with chartreuse stripes. An Immersive, Absurdist Show to Remember 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z The fur salon, she said, does a swift business in reversible coats, with sheared mink on one side and taffeta on the other: a luxury product fit for the age of Instagram shaming. Is This the End of the Mink Coat? 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z Not so much the black taffeta Schiaparelli mermaid gown she wore to take the stage for her concert, but the white pantsuit she wore for her one-on-one with Oprah. Adele, Dressed for Power 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z Girly frills and furbelows, fringes and flat taffeta roses contrasted with mannish tailoring. Fashion Review: Raf Simons at Jil Sander and Tomas Maier Redefine Sensual 2012-02-26T18:29:25Z It’s an atrocious coming-of-age sequence: Tessa’s quick transition from hope to self-hatred, punctuated by the sound of taffeta being scrubbed with institutional hand soap. 'Masters of Sex' Recap: For Tessa, a Nightmare Homecoming 2015-07-26T04:00:00Z The latest collection continued her meditations on contemporary and historical portrayals of the female form, with ornate brocades, embroidery, pearl beading and taffeta on simple fabrics given modern wearability on cocooning, exploded silhouettes. A London Fashion Week Where Beauty Was a Balm 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z In the end, Frey donated 200 yards of the elaborate silk to the museum along with 2,000 yards of taffeta for window treatments throughout the refurbished wing. Pierre Frey Remakes an 18th-Century Silk 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z Gaga was a fashion plate, a showstopper and not just an actor but a thespian, doggonit, all rolled up in a thousand yards of silk taffeta. Perspective | Lady Gaga’s dress won the Golden Globes red carpet — but men’s fashion showed it can compete 2019-01-06T05:00:00Z In the pleats and ruffles of her black taffeta, the widow carried the uncomfortable public reminder that she was wholly alone. Historic Mourning Clothes on View at the Costume Institute 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z Mr. Smith now drafts his own patterns and cuts his fabrics — all the silk taffeta and point d’esprit his budget will allow — using his floor as a cutting table. 2010-02-13T02:22:00Z “It’s important that this industry takes responsibility,” said British designer Stella McCartney, after showcasing a contrasting collection of cotton T-shirts and bright taffeta skirts at Paris’ baroque Opera Garnier on Monday. Size-zero ban hits Paris catwalks, campaigners hopeful 2017-10-02T04:00:00Z James was also known for designing the first fashionable down-filled jackets; mixing unrelated fabrics such as taffeta, velvet, satin and tulle; and playing with textures like matte and shiny, flat and ribbed. Technology Brings the Designs of Charles James to Life 2014-04-30T22:11:48Z Two cayenne-colored silk dresses toward the end upped the elegance factor, and the show ended with a striking red gown with billowing sleeves in silk taffeta — a favorite fabric of the company's famous late founder. In transition, Oscar de la Renta presents a team effort 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z Ditto liquid crepe flares, though long asymmetric taffeta skirts with a peplum at the waist seemed a little too doesie-do. Alexander Wang, Victoria Beckham, Derek Lam and More Show at Fashion Week 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z And in one long gallery, his late-career frocks form a rainbow of satin and taffeta, including a particularly glorious pumpkin-colored evening cloak — a style that made a generation of socialites swoon. Perspective | Richmond exhibition further cements Yves Saint Laurent’s legacy 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z They were replete with dramatic sets and even more dramatic set-piece clothing — rife with historic reference and dressmaker details, rustling with taffeta, silk and ostrich feathers — and barred to everyone but a clutch of insiders. It’s Telfar’s World. We’re Just Living in It. 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Marie’s silk taffeta dress for the festive party scene in Act I, poses another challenge, less spoken of: its heft and stiffness. The Tiny Dancers Who Make ‘The Nutcracker’ Sparkle 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z A floor-length taffeta shirt dress just looked bulky, and the rivulets of fringe that poured down silver sequin-covered outfits were distracting at best. Fashion Review: The Princess Principle: Spring/Summer 2012 in Paris 2011-10-03T18:24:57Z My favorite was the evening wear section where she kept her couture piece, an exquisite opera dress made of chartreuse taffeta with a hand-painted picture of a woman being dressed by her maid. A gay boy discovers his inner Faye Dunaway 2011-04-22T21:01:00Z A silvery Titania costume, for example, began with a 1950s taffeta dress embellished with metallic sequins. In Venice, Capturing the Brio of Festivities Past 2013-04-23T05:49:12Z Models in sparkling lace choker collars and long smocked taffeta dresses appeared like ghosts, floating through the show's neoclassical venue. Gaultier channels Winehouse, stars shop for Oscars 2012-01-25T23:41:17Z Pairing them with softly draped jodhpur pants and thick platform shoes helped to soften the silhouette, as did cutting her masculine designs from feminine fabrics like chiffon, taffeta and satin. Fashion Review: Anne Val?rie Hash and ?Le Smoking? 2012-03-02T18:55:58Z The photograph with the many pins illustrates the bodice of a navy taffeta gown—tulle shredded by hand and then sewn into place. 2010-02-11T03:47:00Z This return to the now-familiar world of Gypsy Weddings finds another batch of puffballed teenage brides preparing to be drowned in taffeta and netting and married off to their first boyfriend. TV highlights 11/02/2013 2013-02-11T07:00:10Z And the bridesmaid dresses could be mixed and matched, so you didn’t have a uniformed brigade of taffeta following you down the aisle. The J. Crew bridal dress is dead. But the casual wedding it inspired lives on. 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z Daly's role in the show is to act as Bruce Forsyth's willing sidekick in a dazzling array of sequined taffeta and also to interview the celebrities backstage as they wait for their scores. The Daly show 2010-09-25T23:06:00Z One of her core garments was a crop top with long, puffed sleeves in a luminous cobalt blue silk taffeta. Cobalt Blue Is Color Rushing Our Summer 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z In the third portrait, which is in color, she is in a red taffeta dress with a giant ’80s-worthy puffed sleeve, hands in her pockets, laughing. Romancing the Royal Portrait 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z The saccharine mash-up of romance and posh schlubbiness teetering delicately between pastoral and kitsch before blossoming into pure Disney fantasy: taffeta, velvet, iridescent blues — the frumpy duckling turning into a polka-dot-and-silk-swathed swan. Why Do We Care So Much About Diana’s Dresses? 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z The amount of glossy fabrics, like satin and taffeta, was another clue, as were the cute leather socks in white, pink and gold worn with platform sandals. On the Runway Blog: Prada's New Flower Power 2012-09-20T19:59:38Z As for the taffeta gown made of recycled bottles, he said he wanted to do his part in an industry counted among the world’s greatest polluters. Prabal Gurung celebrates the churning creative energy of NYC 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Iridescent organza bustles printed with silk screens of berries were strapped behind utilitarian short suits with taffeta corset tops. The Climate Crisis Crowds the Catwalks 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z In a black bustier and taffeta skirt, she sings – and drums – through a greatest hits set, driven by a salvo of pop's greatest hooks. Lovebox – review 2012-06-18T12:57:51Z For the evening, his ingénues sported bubble skirts in lustrous taffeta with velvet bras topped off, for modesty's sake, by boiled wool blazers. Move over Galliano, Lady Gaga makes debut 2011-03-03T16:17:00Z One case, of eveningwear, looks straight out of Melanie Griffiths' Bonfire of the Vanities wardrobe – a black sequinned backless Bruce Oldfield gown and an Anthony Price white taffeta asymmetrical sculptural cocktail dress from 1986. 1980s throwback: clubland's charming impact on fashion examined at V&A 2013-07-08T15:13:42Z And these we're talking about very early 1950s taffeta ball gowns by Christian Dior , puff ball gowns in pink by Balenciaga. The Farmer's Wife Of Vintage Fashion 2010-07-14T20:45:00Z Then the masks came off and the evening wear and famous faces appeared: in primary shades of taffeta and silk, ruched, woven and swagged. Blockbusters at Balenciaga and Margiela 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z The strapless, silk taffeta dress' revealing cut and striking black color caused a minor scandal when Diana was pictured wearing it to a charity event in 1981. Chile museum: Diana dress part of fashion history 2010-06-09T23:51:00Z An elaborately tucked and scalloped gown designed by Charles Frederick Worth in the late 1860s for the Empress Eugénie is made entirely of lavender silk taffeta. Art Review: American Style at the Met and the Brooklyn Museum 2010-05-06T22:29:00Z A pale pink taffeta A-line dress was slashed with holes and then embroidered with black beads. Casting Elegant Shadows in Chanel's Garden 2010-10-05T14:27:00Z In theme, I’m wearing a J. Crew Bonnie dress in a fuchsia floral taffeta and a J. Crew lavender cardigan. | Alina Cho: Alina Cho of CNN - What I Wore 2011-09-02T20:59:55Z Matching Reds Ms. Campbell wore a black taffeta knee-length dress, designed by Sara Campbell, under an ivory cardigan trimmed with fur and a red cloche hat, which lent a Diane Keaton resemblance. Bound by Their Boston Neighborhood 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z Unlined taffeta curtains with softly ruffled hems became part of her vocabulary, as did cheerful printed fabrics—she even designed an award-winning textile collection in the ’70s. An Enchanting Estate in Northern Italy 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z It was very popular, glamorous, especially in black, as evidenced here by a majestic triangular shawl and the trim that fires up a yellow silk taffeta ball gown from France in the late 1850s. Lace, That Most Coveted Textile 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z His favorite materials are textiles — especially silk, satin and taffeta. Now on Tour: Shoes and Sketches by Manolo Blahnik 2018-05-08T04:00:00Z In one early work, Patina wore blue taffeta and hung from a cage in a gallery for hours at a time. Hunter Reynolds, Artist Who Dressed Up AIDS, Dies at 62 2022-07-03T04:00:00Z A handful of floral prints added to Valli’s usual monochromatic gowns of tulle, chiffon and taffeta. Giambattista Valli skips the runway for floral fashion foray 2019-07-01T04:00:00Z The Belgian critical darling served up sports staples like tennis shirts, crewneck sweaters and hunting parkas in fabrics usually more associated with ballgowns, like silk and taffeta. Men in skirts, shiny silks at Paris menswear shows 2011-06-24T00:33:10Z But after making his own baggy pants, the enterprising 10th grader crafted a taffeta prom gown for a friend who paid him $300. Byron Lars Is Still Here 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z But her director and longtime collaborator Gillian Robespierre told her that the suit’s wild print was “not picture-safe. It would have looked like the taffeta was animated.” Jenny Slate’s Netflix Special Is All About the Joy of Getting Dressed 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z At Valentino: washed taffeta in chocolate, violet and bright green on her; the same on him. The End of Gender 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z Purple taffeta drapes graze the cracked concrete floor. Seattle’s Manhattan serves fine cocktails, classics with Southern accent 2013-07-11T22:32:45Z The dress was groundbreaking for its tight bodice, cinched waist and what seemed like miles and miles of taffeta, silk and lace. Diana's dressmaker: Kate's style will be different 2011-03-18T12:46:04Z Jennifer Lawrence wore a navy silk taffeta dress from Dior's spring couture runway. On the Runway Blog: The SAG Awards Get a Lift 2013-01-28T17:10:09Z A pink taffeta minidress sprouted two enormous ruffs at the shoulders. Fashion Parties With the French President 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z Here, voluminous sundresses and vintage frocks embellished with satin, chiffon, taffeta and rhinestones — several with built-in tulle underskirts — cost about $175 to $325. | Fall Fashion: Retro Looks, Almost at Retro Prices 2010-08-25T23:41:00Z He posed it with ever-increasing A-line volumes in tweed and cashmere and taffeta. Marc Jacobs and the Ghosts of Fashion Past and Future 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z When it came to the evening clothes, though, a different signal bleeped through the yards of embroidered gazar and taffeta, as well as a strapless dress of pure white swan’s down. Fashion Review: Take One Last Look 2010-09-18T02:18:00Z THE ROW A lambskin coat over a cashmere top and Lurex taffeta trousers. Fashion Review: Diane Von Furstenberg, Thakoon, Zac Posen, Carolina Herrera, The Row, Derek Lam - Review 2012-02-14T00:37:06Z The result was a silk taffeta fitted dress with hand-stitched pearl and lace sequence. Feeling Crafty? Make Your Own Wedding Day Look. 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z And, on a table, a basket is filled with sachets made of Ermisino, a shimmering silk taffeta that dates back 500 years. 12 Treasures of Europe 2014-10-17T04:00:00Z His favorite piece in the collection is a maroon iridescent taffeta dress, inspired by a white satin dress that character Betty Draper wore on the show. 'Mad Men' fashion line debuts 2011-08-10T20:52:03Z Red flags pop up on cue: a teenage son with the hots for the daughter of a cartoonishly nosy Stasi neighbor; eagle-eyed storekeepers who note purchases of large amounts of taffeta fabric. ‘Balloon’ Review: Flight Club 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z At the bar, a man held a baby in a taffeta dress in one hand, and a drink in the other. The Last Dinner at the Four Seasons 2016-07-17T04:00:00Z Even though you may not want to think about it now, you’ll probably be asking these gals to wriggle back into ugly taffeta in no time. Social Q?s: How Do You Feel About That? 2010-02-27T02:45:00Z Guest-meets-Rita-Hayworth-by-way-of-the-fruit-bowl vision, in iridescent taffeta, plush velvet, silk shantung and Swarovski crystal, with balloon sleeves, blossoming “strawberry” skirts and football shoulders — all in shades of orange, lemon, grape and cherry. Seeing the Oscar Challenge to Fashion Week and Raising It One 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z There was a nod to Mr. Lagerfeld’s love of a Belle Epoque frock: a strapless taffeta number with detached puffed sleeves. From Plagues to Floods to Black Tuesday, Fashion Goes On 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z Oldfield's style is traditional and timeless, and his gowns, made in classic bridal fabrics like crushed velvet and taffeta, would befit a formal occasion like a royal wedding. At look at possible royal wedding dress designers 2011-04-18T13:23:20Z Instead of traditional couture fabrics like gazar and taffeta, he used new Japanese synthetics that have a similar loft and at the same time can hold fluorescent dyes. Fashion Review: Milan Steps Out of the Back Seat 2010-09-27T23:01:00Z The bride was adamant about no taffeta for her wedding party. Field Notes: What’s New in Bridesmaid Dresses 2013-06-07T20:18:23Z Inspired by vintage Norman Parkinson photographs, she chose Burberry Lip Velvet Siren Red, a cranberry "taffeta" red. | Burberry 2012-09-17T22:44:07Z Fashions have changed as well, with softer fabrics like tulle and organza more popular in gowns than the stiffer taffeta used in Diana's dress. Diana's dressmaker: Kate's style will be different 2011-03-18T12:46:04Z Goddard also scrunched colorful open-collar smock and taffeta frocks and used puffy floral dresses to play with volume. With frills and tulle, volume reigns at Molly Goddard fashion show 2019-09-15T04:00:00Z There were navy belted jackets worn with cropped culotte trousers as well as taffeta pleated dresses, tops and skirts. Dior sees blue, Issey Miyake looks to northern lights at Paris shows 2017-03-03T05:00:00Z And that’s how a woman who normally spends her day wading through taffeta and lace ended up in the world of plastic and disease, scissors in hand. How a wedding dress maker is trying to stop the spread of Ebola Tucked into its attached pouch, this lightweight nylon taffeta hammock is small enough to stow in a beach bag or backpack. We're all too stressed! Here are 16 self-care gifts for chilling out 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Sir Grayson had the honour bestowed on him on Wednesday while wearing a "burgundy taffeta" dress, inspired by the coronation of King Charles III. Grayson Perry accepts knighthood from Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z The piece, made of vivid bits of silk, faille, taffeta and satin, depicts starry constellations, kites and doves – a joyful and precisely crafted celebration of life that took Klewicke 20 years to finish. Stories told in stitchery at Folk Art Museum’s quilt exhibit 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Cherry blossom trees Adorned in pink taffeta Debutantes of spring. Cherry blossoms can soothe our weary souls | Editorial 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z With swirls of colored taffeta and satin gathered into crushed roses, Japanese designer Tomo Koizumi put a smiley face on a rainy Sunday. Armani gives graceful close to Milan Fashion Week 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z They wore sequins and satin, taffeta and tulle and no one was going to dance harder than they were. Perspective | At Wes Moore’s inaugural ball, no one danced harder than Black women 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z That night I took home third place, in an emerald-green taffeta gown with sleeves as puffed up as my pride. Perspective | Whitney Houston and exhausted Black women 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Often looking to history, her influential designs have included corsets, Harris Tweed suits and taffeta ballgowns. Vivienne Westwood, Britain's provocative dame of fashion, dead at 81 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z So she has recreated it, out of bolts of shiny, satin taffeta cut and stitched to match the dramatic sketches she made more than 40 years ago. Exploring a memory: Designer recreates a dress for Diana 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z One T-shirt and long skirt was covered completely like a bubble with what Burch calls a “tech taffeta overlay.” Tory Burch embraces flats and flowy form in new collection 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z The visual feast included a delicious, dusty-blue taffeta that looked like Vogue in the Habsburg Empire: “I’m with the state’s attorney’s office.” Perspective | At Wes Moore’s inaugural ball, no one danced harder than Black women 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Tulle and taffeta, garlands and lace: Some nuptial trappings, at least, have survived the nearly 6-month-old Russian invasion that has upended virtually every aspect of life in Ukraine. Against war’s bleak backdrop, nonstop crush of weddings in Kyiv 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z For the closing song, “Nuclear,” Shamir stripped down to a wistful guitar and bare tambourine rhythms, his voice evoking wrinkled taffeta as he offered a more gossamer live rendition compared with the jaunty studio version. Review | Shamir’s clarion vocals shine at D.C.’s Songbyrd 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z John F. Kennedy was sewn from 50 yards of silk taffeta, twice. 10 noteworthy books for June 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z A silk taffeta trench billowed easily in the river breeze, creating a lighter, freer look, and another — in stretch brown satin — took the classic staple up a glamour notch. Tory Burch embraces flats and flowy form in new collection 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Unless the label reads otherwise, that includes silk, acetate, velvet, taffeta and many wool items. Do you really need to dry-clean that? 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z The dresses in taffeta and tulle were frilled, ruffled, layered, decorated with contrasting black ribbons or with puffy sleeves. Renaissance meets grunge as London Fashion Week kicks off 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z Among the most recognisable frocks is Diana's taffeta and lace wedding gown, made up of a bodice, full skirt, puffed sleeves and 25-foot train. Royal frocks, including Diana wedding dress, on display in London 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z As well as the nod to history, it was very much in keeping with early 1980s fashion with its large puffed sleeves trimmed with bows and deep ruffles of taffeta. Princess Diana's wedding dress going on display at Kensington Palace 2021-06-02T04:00:00Z "I was working with her at the time and she was sewing her dress on the set… Joan made his gorgeous green taffeta dress, made it for under $100." Joan Collins says 93rd Academy Awards looked ‘very serious’: ‘It didn’t look like anybody was having much fun’ 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z It still will be beautiful, shiny as ruffled taffeta, full of the earth’s greenest goods, a little salty, a little creamy, and just the way you like it. Customize this crispy, cheesy spinach pie any way you like it 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z Ms. McClintock’s aesthetic changed over the years, from the flowing calico prairie dresses of the 1970s to the taffeta minis favored by later generations. Jessica McClintock, dressmaker who outfitted generations of prom-goers and brides, dies at 90 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z McClintock’s aesthetic changed over the years, from the flowing calico prairie dresses of the 1970s to the taffeta minis favored by later generations. Jessica McClintock, dressmaker who outfitted generations of prom-goers and brides, dies at 90 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z The ladies’ taffeta rustled gently as they crossed from pergola to patio, greeting this or that new arrival. On a Summer Night in Selma, an Eerie Carnival Comes to Town 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z They laced white taffeta ribbons through a line of orange traffic cones leading past the drive-through window. Florida clerk has weddings in a parking lot drive-through 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z More than 2,500 guests gather to waltz the night away at Dresden’s historic opera house, including the season’s debutantes, in a room thick with tuxedos and taffeta. An award for Egypt’s Sissi brings threats, boycotts and chaos to the German opera 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z The result is a black strapless gown that integrates a repurposed lace corset as well as sustainable taffeta made with fibers from recycled plastic bottles. How sustainability became this awards season's biggest fashion trend 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z No florid swirls of taffeta, music and banquet spreads that many quinceañeras now feature. Perspective | A new American tradition — the double quinceañera 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z She says that to the greener growths of her day, she must seem like a taffeta sofa under a gas-lit chandelier. Dearest Edith 1929-02-23T05:00:00Z Others strutted past in dollar bill miniskirts and pastel crystal-studded prints of detergent pods; foxy stuffed animal stoles and tiny taffeta cocktail dresses. Dressing for Love and War and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z Her silver strapless column gown was crafted from silk taffeta, embroidered all over with sequins and beads, and trimmed with a dramatic ruffle that at times obscured part of her left arm. Oscars: Why Lady Gaga won this awards season’s fashion gold 2019-02-24T05:00:00Z The crunchy taffeta and faille skirts, a hallmark of the house, are reinterpreted as silky palazzo pants or georgette ruffles, better made for lounging and dancing. How Designer Wes Gordon is Reimagining Carolina Herrera for the Next Generation 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z In his latest show at Regen Projects, Pittman, whose work is often inspired by pattern and applied arts, uses painting to render likenesses of different kinds of fabrics — brocade, taffeta, silk and toile. Datebook: Mini object theater set in the Holocaust, art between borders and an improvised performance - LA Times 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z With The Graduate also a reference, these pieces were mixed with Mrs Robinson-worthy 60s shift dresses in taffeta and kitten heels, as well as graduation gowns and mortarboards. Calvin Klein is all bite in New York with Jaws homage 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z With beading, lace, taffeta volume and fringing, the longtime customer are catered for. Oscar de la Renta glides into newly relaxed era 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z One of the stars of the exhibit is Valentino’s cardinal-red taffeta dress that’s priestly in silhouette, but with a low-necked, rustling sensuousness that makes it appear as though it could just slip off the body. ‘A Dress Is Like a Passaporto, No?’ Welcome to Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Valentino 2018-08-06T04:00:00Z A boutique, run by Greeks from the wave of guest workers in the ’50s, offers white taffeta baby dresses and sugarcoated almonds, traditional symbols of Greek Orthodox baptisms. Greece May Be Turning a Corner. Greeks Who Fled Are Staying Put. 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z James once created a dress ruched to resemble a Dalí-esque lobster at the height of 1930s Surrealism, and his later trussed abstractions of taffeta and wool recalled Constantin Brancusi’s metal and stone objects. A Film That Pays Homage to the Bygone Era of London Couture 2017-11-28T05:00:00Z And because the story takes place at Oxford University, where black-tie parties are an essential part of the curriculum, there’s a good helping of gold lamė and taffeta. Eight reasons why author Plum Sykes is having a perfect L.A. day. And yes, they involve eating and shopping 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z British-American designer McCartney slashed a bubblegum pink disco-debutante dress in taffeta at the bottom — giving it a surreal shrunken effect — and paired it with billowing pants that make the model’s legs disappear. Stella McCartney takes on the ’80s at Paris Fashion Week 2017-10-02T04:00:00Z A giant heart representing the booming economy and rendered in red taffeta, sits reassuringly at the centre of the installation and throbs with a strong and stable beat. Angela Merkel's Ikea appeal makes her part of Germany's furniture 2017-09-22T04:00:00Z The autumn/winter 2017 couture shows were more than just taffeta and gowns. Chanel, Dior and Naomi Campbell: highlights from Paris Couture – photo essay 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z Black taffeta, strapless, with a skirt to the floor. No regrets: Readers share stories of skipping senior prom 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z These garments were not constructed from silk or cashmere, taffeta or satin. Comme des Garcons wants you to think about our beauty standards. Really think. 2017-03-05T05:00:00Z As a result, thousands of rich people had to thread their way across a square mile of wire and concrete in their tuxedos and taffeta. ‘Millions have done something together’ – why the Women’s March will spark the resistance 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z Two cayenne-colored silk dresses toward the end upped the elegance factor, and the show ended with a striking red gown with billowing sleeves in silk taffeta - a favorite fabric of the company’s famous late founder. In transition, Oscar de la Renta presents a team effort 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z Two cayenne-colored silk dresses toward the end upped the elegance factor, and the show ended with a striking red gown with billowing sleeves in silk taffeta — a favorite fabric of the company’s famous late founder. In transition, Oscar de la Renta presents a team effort 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z Instead of using nylon for the shell, however, he had used taffeta—a material often fashioned into ball gowns and wedding dresses. Hood By Air’s Radically Aggressive Streetwear 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z At the bar, a man held a baby in a taffeta dress in one hand and a drink in the other. The Last Dinner at New York’s Four Seasons restaurant 2016-07-17T04:00:00Z It comes with its own rain cover which folds into a turquoise taffeta envelope that matches the inside of the bag. The Best Camera Bags For All Types of Occacions 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z In one example, he compared the wines of Chinon to taffeta. The Best-Value French Wines for Your Money 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z "The fashion began in France in the 17th Century. Women were wearing patches made of silk, satin, taffeta or leather. Sometimes they were quite large pieces of cloth." Why do so many people want their moles removed? - BBC News 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z These days, the most popular ones weigh about a pound, are made from fabrics like breathable nylon taffeta, and scrunch into a pouch the size of a grapefruit. Want to Hang Out? Some Colleges Say No to Hammocks 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z The brand came to represent the very top of American society: neat skirt suits for first ladies and business leaders; swathes of taffeta and silk for celebrities on the red carpet. Oscar de la Renta at New York fashion week – sumptuous gowns and espadrilles 2015-09-16T04:00:00Z The racks were bursting with lace, tulle and taffeta, and the tables were lined with trinkets and bridal accessories. At Federal Bridal Show, Things Old, New, Seized and Blue 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z But arguably no image is more indelible than that of their departure from St. Paul’s Cathedral in a fairy-tale carriage and a puff of white taffeta. The 17 Most Intriguing Weddings Of All Time 2015-06-17T04:00:00Z Organized by Italy’s Gianfranco Ferré Foundation and Prato Textile Museum Foundation, the exhibition explores the designer’s creative process of repeatedly reconstructing and redefining the white shirt in poplin, organza, silk and taffeta. Celebrating the white shirt, fashion's enduring icon 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z Inspired by a trip to Italy, he gave the place a makeover: pink striped wallpaper, mauve taffeta curtains. The Movie Star and the Missing Totem Pole 2015-04-13T04:00:00Z The poor fellow is seemingly exasperated by having to dodge taffeta and tulle all night. Oscars not diverse enough? Vanity Fair after-party had beautiful people of all colors 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z Lena Hoschek’s silk and taffeta fashions could be worn at benefit galas. Holiday albums from Idina Menzel, ‘Downton Abbey’ 2014-11-24T05:00:00Z Bridges upped his production, fashioning tidy bow ties from his grandmother’s vintage fabrics in an array of floral and African prints, and even scraps of old taffeta dresses. This 12-Year-Old CEO Runs a $150,000 Business 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z Robes a la francaise with delicate floral textile designs, traveling through time to become silk taffeta bomber jackets and flight suits. Paris Fashion Week: At Dior, a royal court press 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z The ball gown, with a portrait neckline and a wide bouffant skirt adorned with wax flowers, bundled Jackie’s thin frame in 50 yards of ivory silk taffeta. Sept. 12, 1953: John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier wed in Newport 2014-09-12T04:00:00Z White strapless taffeta top and black crepe pants with metal studs down the sides. New York Fashion Week: Derek Lam's 1970s hit parade 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z Passersby, seeing the happy couple leave the ceremony covered in confetti, resplendent in tux and taffeta, would assume they were heterosexuals. Poor Fox News. If only marrying lesbians weren't so keen to conform 2013-02-13T10:00:01Z Her attire was a peignoir of grey taffetas, lined with blue, and on her head she wore a simple capote of the same. Ghosts and Family Legends A Volume for Christmas 2012-04-21T02:00:22.650Z The fabrics he used were expensive too - satins, fine wools and taffeta. History's shocking fashion trends 2012-02-17T00:08:57Z Among other elegant styles, is a robe à la myon of gray taffeta, having the corsage formed of narrow plaits, in style resembling that in Figure 1 of the above illustration. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 2012-02-10T03:00:15.463Z "And me in this old taffeta!" she grumbled. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z Bonaparte introduced the boy to his sister, a slender, rather pretty girl of fifteen in the tight-fitting black taffeta cap of the St. Cyr school. When a Cobbler Ruled a King 2012-01-15T03:00:13.430Z When she had searched every part thoroughly, they took all my clothes, except a taffeta cap for the head, and went away. Memoirs of Leonora Christina Daughter of Christian IV. of Denmark; Written During Her Imprisonment in the Blue Tower at Copenhagen 1663-1685 2011-11-26T03:00:13.823Z She was now rubbing against taffetas, and before it had been against silk. An Ambitious Woman A Novel 2011-11-23T03:00:54.137Z Her simple frock of white taffeta with touches of coral at the waist possessed that subtle individual charm which fashion designers can only imitate. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z Why, then, I am partly in starched cambric, good mouse, if you must know, and partly in damask, and partly in taffeta of popinjay blue. Judith Shakespeare Her love affairs and other adventures 2011-10-20T02:00:22.743Z The windows on Broadway glow with wax fruits and with flowers of muslin and taffeta drawn by bounteous Nature from her storehouses in Parisian garret workshops. Atlantic Classics 2011-10-16T02:00:18.497Z I had repose within my doors, and amused myself with reading, writing and various handiwork, and began to make and embroider my shroud, for which I had bought calico, white taffeta, and thread. Memoirs of Leonora Christina Daughter of Christian IV. of Denmark; Written During Her Imprisonment in the Blue Tower at Copenhagen 1663-1685 2011-11-26T03:00:13.823Z There were gowns with long, sweeping trains, the material of which was mostly a heavy brocade silk, interwoven with threads of gold or silver, trimmed with taffeta in sky blue or crimson. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z The more fashionable creations were made of silk taffeta or “surf satin,” while the majority were made of “mohair,” wool jersey, worsted, or closely woven cotton. Women's Bathing and Swimming Costume in the United States 2011-10-03T02:00:33.640Z The others came in, one by one, and finally, Dodo reappeared in a modest pale-blue taffeta silk. Polly and Her Friends Abroad 2011-09-18T02:00:29.443Z She wore a bodice of rose-colored taffeta cut low in the neck, and fastened coquettishly among the curls was a pink flower. The Automobile Girls Along the Hudson Fighting Fire in Sleepy Hollow 2011-09-18T02:00:23.270Z Inside, the box was lined with white taffeta. Memoirs of Leonora Christina Daughter of Christian IV. of Denmark; Written During Her Imprisonment in the Blue Tower at Copenhagen 1663-1685 2011-11-26T03:00:13.823Z The belt generally of rose taffeta joined the waist to the skirt. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z Sometimes the pet monkey is discerned behind the looped-back curtains of taffetas. The Standard Galleries - Holland 2011-09-06T02:00:08.153Z “Here’s a piece of ribbon to tie it with, if you won’t cut it off,” said Winona, reappearing with a wide length of blue taffeta. Winona of the Camp Fire 2011-08-28T02:00:35.510Z She put on the white taffeta kirtle and farthingale that was always kept for Sunday, and fastened a fluted ruff about her throat. A Maid of Many Moods 2011-08-23T02:00:27.517Z Surely the Wife of Bath was supplied with a powder-puff and a fresh taffeta to wear at the journey's end. Hints to Pilgrims 2011-08-18T02:00:23.727Z The undergarments were of silk taffeta, all of these materials being flowered or checkered and interwoven with threads of gold. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z A taffeta dress needs little trimming, if cut on interesting lines. Appropriate Clothes for the High School Girl 2011-08-10T02:00:14.783Z It was a blue taffeta, very stiff and rustling, trimmed with plaid taffeta and black buttons. Winona of the Camp Fire 2011-08-28T02:00:35.510Z Remembering her dress, she unfastened it with haste and put on the kirtle of white taffeta. A Maid of Many Moods 2011-08-23T02:00:27.517Z I wore a calico dress trimmed with green taffeta. Some Phases of Sexual Morality and Church Discipline in Colonial New England 2011-08-08T02:00:19.693Z Muriel intercepted the rosette before it found a place on the lapel of her brown taffeta traveling coat and crumpled it in her hand. Marjorie Dean College Freshman 2011-07-27T02:00:32.033Z She had done honor to the occasion by putting on a taffeta silk of indigo blue, and by pinning on some of her most conspicuous gold medals acquired at intervals during her early education. Molly Brown's Junior Days 2011-07-14T02:00:11.180Z Dressed in a pink taffeta dress, and a black embroidered hat topped with a plume of white ostrich feathers, Kadyrkul said through a translator that they were chosen from 50 other Kyrg applicants. Artists from 50 countries show wares at Santa Fe market 2011-07-09T19:38:23Z The girl had selected a taffeta costume which, while by no means the most expensive or the handsomest in stock, possessed the advantage of fitting well her average figure, requiring no alterations. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z She was standing in front of the mirror putting on a ruffled taffeta dress, which she was struggling to adjust. The Camp Fire Girls on the Open Road or, Glorify Work 2011-06-23T02:00:25.403Z Muriel, who had also gone ahead with her ceremonious escort, was the true Picture Girl, as Marjorie loved to call her, in a pale lavender silk net over lavender taffeta. Marjorie Dean College Freshman 2011-07-27T02:00:32.033Z Your father, 'only a schoolmaster!'" she said, "and you yourself presented with a new taffetas dress! Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z As, according to the modern surgery, all wounds are healed by mere covering, so, instead of the English taffeta plaster, mere taffeta on the body renders the same service. The Invisible Lodge 2011-06-09T02:00:19.470Z In the light of the swinging lamp the once-blue taffeta looked a muddy gray. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z At length his impatience could brook no longer delay, and he was on the point of sending the aga to Ousta Omar's, when a porter arrived carrying a deal case covered with green taffeta. The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' 2011-06-04T02:00:14.880Z Vera’s white chiffon frock over pale green taffeta, made her look like a fairy queen who might have stepped from the heart of a white flower to attend the frolic. Marjorie Dean College Freshman 2011-07-27T02:00:32.033Z So we cried together, and were comforted; and I wore the green taffetas to the fair. Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z The greatest luxury to which she treated herself now and again was a taffetas or surah silk. Bijou 2011-05-25T02:00:22.743Z As he led her into the water, the surf splashing against her shins, she reflected that the salt would ruin her taffeta petticoats, then decided she didn't care. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Fifteen cubits from the tower a scaffold was raised, covered with white satin, and around the scaffold were arranged several pavilions of taffetas of the same colour open towards the scaffold. The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' 2011-06-04T02:00:14.880Z Down the hall of the second story she went, with a brisk little swishing of her black taffeta skirt that reminded Marjorie more then ever of a bird. Marjorie Dean College Freshman 2011-07-27T02:00:32.033Z But when I came home again to Eisleben, I felt more ashamed of myself than of the taffetas dress or of the flattering ladies at the Castle. Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z We have seen capotes of taffeta, and ribbon applied like flounces as ornaments to the crown; these ribbons are cut into teeth or plain, but with a narrow border of much brighter shade. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z It's the reason there's not a scrap of taffeta left in the whole of Bridgetown. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Below a cut of a beaming lass attired, the caption said, in "frock of navy blue ruffled taffeta with short sleeves and 'shorter' skirt." Turns about Town 2011-05-13T02:00:09.213Z Thank God no frightful experimental updo, or a burqa-like swath of taffeta like the one that hid Diana’s blushing young face. Notes From a Royal Wedding 2011-05-01T14:00:00Z Princess Diana took to the world stage in a blaze of white taffeta, as a 19-year-old bride trailed by two tiny attendants. Shades of Diana's Legacy at the Royal Wedding 2011-04-28T09:55:00Z Dresses of white or other ground of taffeta warped will be the fashion this spring for walking; however, we must wait for Longchamps, at the latter end of April, to decide the question. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z Next a crowd of passengers appeared at the taffrail, led by a well-to-do family in ruffs and taffetas. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z When Diana Spencer, then aged 20, married Prince Charles in 1981, she wore an ivory taffeta and antique lace dress with a 25-foot train and puffed sleeves, designed by Elizabeth Emanuel. Royal-Wedding Crowds Gather in London for Pageantry and the Kiss 2011-04-28T16:25:14Z Her dresses were made of gold and silver stuff, velvet and taffetas. Book of Etiquette Volume I 2011-04-28T02:00:13.993Z My dress is iconic that impresses most because it's flamboyant and simple all at once, with subtle crystals as a focus on the bodice, then soft draping onto a pick-up skirt in a taffeta material. Royal wedding couples 2011-04-25T07:49:10Z Some of the most elegant mantelets are of white taffeta. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z For that matter, where is the dress my mother wears in my favorite photograph of the two of them, a trim, grey wool bodice with a shawl collar over an exuberant grey taffeta skirt? The New Old Age: Fill Up a Box for Me 2011-04-13T12:00:56Z It was a deep, sweet pink—Peggy called it her candy dress—and tenderly she smoothed the dainty chiffon tunic over the crisp taffeta slip. Peggy Parsons at Prep School 2011-04-01T02:00:43.170Z Crêpe-de-chine and heavy white brocade are also used; and the bride may select whichever material she likes best, something soft and clinging unless she is inclined to be too slender, when taffeta is more suitable. Book of Etiquette Volume I 2011-04-28T02:00:13.993Z Peggy smiled as she slipped into her rose-colored taffeta, and Katherine, watching her with pride, decided that “the poet’s look” had come back. Peggy Parsons a Hampton Freshman 2011-04-01T02:00:36.933Z We have also seen very pretty capotes covered with net, made of very lively colored taffeta. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z Politicians and pop stars alternate on the red carpet; taffeta gowns mix with power suits, bling follows American flag pins. Beltway Bash: A Glamorous Night of Tribute to George H.W. Bush 2011-03-22T20:25:00Z His taffeta vest was half lost to view under the billows of Alen�on point lace which formed his shirt frill and rivalled for costly workmanship the flowing ruffles of his cuffs. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z It may be a dainty afternoon frock of taffeta or satin, sometimes embroidered georgette dresses are worn—that is, for the afternoon alone. Book of Etiquette Volume I 2011-04-28T02:00:13.993Z It was the uncomfortable sense that some one was behind me that made me look back at last, when I caught the flutter of lace and the shimmer of pale-rose taffeta. The High Heart 2011-03-04T03:00:52.683Z Bonnet of pink taffeta, very plain; and plain dress of Valencias, with festooned teeth. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z The word tabby was derived from a kind of taffeta, or ribbed silk, which when calendered or what is now termed "watered," is by that process covered with wavy lines. Our Cats and All About Them Their Varieties, Habits, and Management; and for Show, the Standard of Excellence and Beauty; Described and Pictured 2011-03-03T03:00:48.597Z The taffetas flore has a white ground, covered with small bouquets of wild field flowers. The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 4, April, 1852 2011-02-23T03:00:33.760Z A wide belt of white taffeta—the Protestants' rallying sign—was fastened with a knot on one side. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z Enid was coming toward her, the newspaper with David’s picture in it rustling against the crisp taffeta of her bouffant skirt. Girl Alone 2011-01-27T03:00:36.117Z The screen of green taffeta, pulled over the side of the box, hid her face. Sentimental Education Vol 1 2011-01-04T03:01:07.467Z That, she decided, was the best of taffetas. The Man with the Double Heart 2010-12-21T22:55:56.757Z The taffetas rose has wreaths of large roses, brochees in white silk round each skirt, and rose-buds over the top skirt and body. The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 4, April, 1852 2011-02-23T03:00:33.760Z He was clad in a robe of black velvet lined with black silk, girded with a girdle of taffeta, and in his hand a large white wax candle furnished with a holder of crimson velvet. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z The old grandmother, looking very tiny and old-fashioned in rustling black taffeta, had gone to church, too, leading her middle-aged half-wit son by the hand. Girl Alone 2011-01-27T03:00:36.117Z The door near the sofa flew open, and a tall, thin woman entered with abrupt movements, which made all the trinkets of her watch rattle under her black taffeta gown. Sentimental Education Vol 1 2011-01-04T03:01:07.467Z In 1981, the then Lady Diana Spencer, who was 19, wore the black taffeta dress to her first official engagement with her fiance, the Prince of Wales. Dress that transformed the then Lady Diana sells for ?192,000 2010-06-08T19:53:00Z Paul thought her the best-looking of all his sisters, as she stood before him in her black dress: a film of black mousseline-de-soie and black lace, falling in a diaphanous cloud over white taffeta. Small Souls He hands for me to carry a silken ladder and a guitar; takes his dagger and sword; and wraps himself up to the eyes in a taffeta mantle of light yellow. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z “I’ll bring you a pair of them fiber silk stockings, Sally, to wear to church tomorrow night with your flowered taffeta,” she offered brusquely, by way of consolation. Girl Alone 2011-01-27T03:00:36.117Z The brown taffeta skirt and the new blouse, the leaf-brown su�de shoes and the silk stockings that I had brought down with me, all suited her admirably. Miss Million's Maid A Romance of Love and Fortune As soon as the plate is sufficiently heated, I place upon its polished surface this ball of ordinary etching-ground, wrapped up in a piece of plain taffeta; the heat causes the ground to melt. A Treatise on Etching To freshen black taffeta or satin, sponge with a cupful of strong tea to which a little ammonia has been added. The Kitchen Encyclopedia Twelfth Edition (Swift & Company) The rear was brought up by the litter of the Cardinal of Lorraine, wrapped in purple taffeta hangings and surrounded by several leading dignitaries and Princes of the Church. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z Sally tremblingly adjusted the little dark blue felt hat that fitted closely over the masses of her fine black hair, and smoothed the crisp folds of her new blue taffeta dress. Girl Alone 2011-01-27T03:00:36.117Z The choice of two costumes; the blue cloth and the tobacco-brown taffeta; blouses; a complete set of luxurious undies. Miss Million's Maid A Romance of Love and Fortune Ma�tre Ambroise Par� covered them with gummed taffetas, a remedy greatly in vogue then, and promised La Mole that if he did not exert himself too much everything would go well. Marguerite de Valois "We want to see some blue taffeta—not awfully expensive." Nancy of Paradise Cottage I am confident your acrimonious spirit will discurtain our changeable taffeta ladies to a hair. A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 I—I think I will wear the blue taffeta!” Girl Alone 2011-01-27T03:00:36.117Z Suspended from the sash is a green taffeta bag, containing their inseparable wooden cups, and two small purses, of an oval form and richly embroidered, which contain nothing at all, being designed merely for ornament. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 Rash is silk and stuff, taffeta is thin silk, mochado is mock velvet. English Costume "So you see, Barney," he continued, "if we are ever going to do business mit Eschenbach, understand me, for a start the mutual aid society is everything and the changeable taffetas don't figure at all." The Competitive Nephew Be seemed about fifty years old; he was enveloped in a great robe of yellow taffeta, and he wore red velvet Thibetian boots, with remarkably thick soles. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] I’d wear that dark-blue taffeta if I were you, and the blue felt you bought in Williamstown. Girl Alone 2011-01-27T03:00:36.117Z Numbers of Indians are also employed in weaving silks, satins, and taffetas. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. Composed of fifteen thicknesses of Italian taffeta, this plastron consisted of a vest and a large belt. Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty He knew he was not alone in this, for the arresting planes of her face, the dramatic color of her rustling taffeta gowns, attracted many followers. The Star Lord From the tip of each hump, which looked like two pyramids, floated pieces of yellow taffeta. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] The three came to them, their skirts swishing like taffeta. The Enormous Room There were ginghams, and taffetas, and cottons of every hue and pattern. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas For the centre of the string, which was of twenty-four pennons, he made two all of white taffeta without any fringe, on which he painted two figures of S. Bartholomew, each two braccia high. Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects Vol 07 (of 10) Tribolo to Il Sodoma "The best taffeta to tie up your queue." The Story of Old Fort Loudon Oh, I see; this beautiful soft white taffeta. Cupid's Middleman It might have been only a yellow taffeta drop-skirt under tan etamine, but we must take his word for it, as we did not see it and he did. Threads of Grey and Gold It consisted of fifteen folds of Italian taffeta, and was formed into an under waistcoat and a wide belt. Maria Antoinette Makers of History There is the gold-fringed taffeta gown she wore, And, on that wine-stained bed, as is most meet, He lies alone, never to waken more. Collected Poems Volume Two She wore green taffeta flowing open in front over a white embroidered muslin slip, and trimmed with white fringe. The Gorgeous Isle A Romance; Scene: Nevis, B.W.I. 1842 She was suddenly inspired to take the soft taffeta girdle from the waist of her dark blue muslin gown, and bind it turban-wise about her head. Outside Inn Little does he wot of the difference between taffeta at eighty-five cents a yard and broadcloth at four dollars. Threads of Grey and Gold The Sire of Trinquelage is dressed in salmon-pink taffeta in one of the choir's sculptured stalls, with all the other invited noble Lords sitting near him. Letters from my Windmill Marlowe!" he cried, "Kit Marlowe, killed for a punk, A taffeta petticoat! Collected Poems Volume Two The buccaneer, instead of replying to the chevalier, remained stupefied at the odd appearance of this man, who, staff in hand, had traversed a forest in pink stockings and coat of taffeta and embroidered vest. A Romance of the West Indies “Here comes her poor father, now,” the lady in taffeta announced with the dramatic commiseration of the self-invited auditor. Outside Inn She would scream with horror at the thought of a pink and white organdie gown, made over rosy taffeta, but the kimono is another story. Threads of Grey and Gold Cora was prettily dressed in blue taffeta, with a yellow rose carelessly fastened in her belt. Highacres Picturesque the scene: ladies in paduasoys, taffetas, and brocades, gentlemen in purple, russet, and crimson coats, white satin waistcoats, buff breeches, and silk stockings. Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance It was replete with rose-coloured taffeta curtains, padded sky-blue silk walls with garlands of appliquéd flowers. The Gorgeous Girl She was wearing a gown of rustling, plum-coloured taffeta, with cut-steel buttons; and at her belt there was a Dutch silver châtelaine which had been ultra-smart when she had last worn it. Rope Scraps of brocade and taffeta, yellowed lingerie, and a quaint old wedding gown, daguerreotypes in ornate cases, and then the letters, tied with faded ribbon, in a package by themselves. Threads of Grey and Gold Cap also of lace, resting flat upon the front of the head, and forming folds behind, trimmed with bows of ribbon, of rose-colored taffeta, below the lace to the depth of the strings. Graham's Magazine Vol. XXXII No. 2. February 1848 He had noticed a vague line of black showing below her light coloured taffeta skirt. A Nest of Spies "I am madly in love with——" "By my taffeta and ermine, I swear——" "Peace, peace!" said Jane. Mr. Punch Awheel The Humours of Motoring and Cycling She wore a scarlet riding-robe, with a hood which was lined with white taffeta. Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney There are few people who do not like the sheen of a soft silk, the sparkle of light on a "taffeta," and the richness of the silk that "can stand alone." Makers of Many Things Miss Luscombe was wearing on this occasion a drab taffeta silk dress with transparent sleeves and a low neck. The Limit Absurd as that taffeta dress was for a child of her age, it seemed to her an armor against all disaster. The Campfire Girls of Roselawn Or, a Strange Message from the Air She had just come out of Thérèse's room bringing a rose taffeta quilt to throw over the shivering girl. Juggernaut He wore a ruff-band, a pair of black cut taffetas breeches, and ash-coloured silk stockings, thus combining his taste for magnificence with a decent regard for the occasion. Raleigh And she advanced towards the door to meet a little old lady in a Carmelite taffeta gown and a cap of guipure with long borders. Sentimental Education, Volume II The History of a Young Man When she said it must be that he had ordered for her enough French taffetas to make twelve gowns, he laughed and said that he had said that it was more than a crown. The Fifth Queen Crowned It is a little taffeta silk, and Nell said it was cut in a style so disgracefully freakish that she would not let Sally wear it. The Campfire Girls of Roselawn Or, a Strange Message from the Air Ruth was in a frock of flowered taffeta. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life She was dressed in Burmese taffeta, a rich orange. The Place of Honeymoons His nostrils were more drawn than before, his eyes more hollow; and his head rested on a pillow of blue taffeta, surrounded by petals of camelias, autumn roses, and violets. Sentimental Education, Volume II The History of a Young Man These, too, were gorgeous in their brocades and taffetas, luxuriantly displayed over cumbrous hoops, tower-built hats, adorned with tall feathers, high wooden heels and fine satin petticoats. The Loyalist A Story of the American Revolution The bride wore a gown of pink taffeta and carried sweet peas. Newspaper Reporting and Correspondence A Manual for Reporters, Correspondents, and Students of Newspaper Writing Last came Walter, which bare in his hand a right pretty box of walnut-wood, lined of red taffeta, and all manner of cunning divisions therein. Joyce Morrell's Harvest The Annals of Selwick Hall Net dresses, with two skirts, are worn over a taffeta petticoat—the under and the upper skirts decked with small flowers, each trimmed with a dark ribbon. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 It was at the Court of Louis XV of France that the practice of gumming small pieces of black taffeta on the cheeks originated, the patches soon afterwards becoming common in this country. Chats on Household Curios The sitting figure shows a Morning Costume composed of taffeta and other light materials. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 So, 'this Saturday night, late,' he wrote on September 12 to Cobham from Basing, 'I am now going to London to provide me a plain taffeta suit, and a plain black saddle.' Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography Walter looked right pleased, and saith he, “Well, in very deed I feared thou shouldst count it worth nought, for even the piece of taffeta to line the same I asked of Mother.” Joyce Morrell's Harvest The Annals of Selwick Hall And the thread for weaving sarsnet—or sateen, taffeta, satin, and velvet, as well as providing the fibres for sewing-silk is not all the little caterpillar gives, either. The Story of Silk "You look sweet," and then patting her own taffeta dress, which was rather the worse for wear, she held out her skirt and made a low reverence. Renée Mauperin An elegant and rather gay style is taffeta of a light gray ground, striped broad, with intervening wreaths of roses. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 The king himself set an illustrious example, and even dressed in gray cloth, with a doublet of taffeta, without embroidery, dispensed with all superfluity at his table, and dismissed all useless servants. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges Their doublet was of cloth of gold, cloth of silver, velvet, satin, damask, or taffeta, of the same colors, cut embroidered, and trimmed up in the same manner. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VII (of X)—Continental Europe I His small sister, in white brocaded taffeta, was dressed exactly like an archduchess in miniature. Historic Boyhoods But Aunt Nell really was a dear—that new blue taffeta was going to be stunning. Judy of York Hill For instance, at the present time crêpe fabrics, brocades, and prints are commanding a premium while such goods as plain taffetas could not be sold for the cost of production. Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades He found Charles in his jack boots, with a piece of black taffeta round his neck for a cravat, and clothed in a coarse blue coat with brass buttons. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges Next to their smock they put on a fair corset of pure silk camblet; above that went the petticoat of white, red tawny, or gray taffeta. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VII (of X)—Continental Europe I So they prattled on trippingly, eagerly discussing and appraising different fine fabrics—striped taffeta, self-coloured china silk, muslin, gauze, nankeen. The Gods are Athirst Similarly, in your hotel, you ring the bell and there appears the valet de chambre, dressed in a red waistcoat and a coat effect of black taffeta. Behind the Beyond and Other Contributions to Human Knowledge This weave is used in the production of sheeting, muslin, lawn, gingham, broadcloth, taffeta, etc. Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades Her linen dress was trimmed with the richest lace; her dressing-gown was of white taffeta; and the slippers in which she stepped to the bath were of white dimity, trimmed with lace. The Peasant and the Prince In the winter-time they had their taffeta gowns of all colors, as above named, and those lined with the rich furrings of wolves, weasels, Calabrian martlet, sables, and other costly furs. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VII (of X)—Continental Europe I In direct centre is a tall oblong window draped with a daffodil yellow taffeta faintly striped in mauve. Clair de Lune A Play in Two Acts and Six Scenes It was trimmed with plain white taffeta ribbon, soft and silky. Marcia Schuyler France, with her bonnet rouge and fraternity, dispatches her Rouen cottons, Marseilles brandies, flimsy taffetas, and indescribable variety of tinsel gewgaws. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver Great wrappers of green taffeta were thrown over these things, and footmen carried them to the queen’s dressing-room. The Peasant and the Prince I wonder why—I wonder why I love pretty things so much, really pretty things, like crepe de chine and taffeta and panne velvet and satin. Patchwork A Story of 'The Plain People' Also lace, silk, black velvet, broad taffeta, leaven taffeta . . . and 5 small boxes of marmalade. Lynton and Lynmouth A Pageant of Cliff & Moorland I have a pale blue net frock made over flesh-colored taffeta. Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore He bequeaths to various parish churches and persons, "My vestment of crimson satin—my vestment of crimson velvet—my stole and fanon set with pearl—my black gown faced with taffeta," &c. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 The seams may be finished with a taffeta binding, overcast, stitched flat or notched, as the case demands. Textiles and Clothing During this performance, there arose out of the earth a pavilion of white taffeta, supported on pillars resembling porphyry and formed to imitate the temple of the Vestal virgins. Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth This time it was the ribbon that tied Lloyd's hair, a big bow of turquoise taffeta, knotted becomingly at the back of her neck. The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor And see here, next time you go out to meet your friend, there’s that taffetas waist you can have for yourself! Flaming June Soon he rustled in flame-coloured taffeta at f�tes and receptions, for wealth and all the rewards of office came to him. Heroes of Modern Europe She was rather ultra-stylishly58 clad for a negligee, summer-resort community, wearing a pleated taffeta skirt and Georgette crepe waist and a white sailor hat of expensive straw with a bright blue ribbon around the crown. Campfire Girls at Twin Lakes The Quest of a Summer Vacation She was dressed in some rustling brown taffeta stuff and carried her hat in a carefully pinned page of newspaper. A Son of the City A Story of Boy Life In the daytime this couch was decked out with taffeta pillows in rose and blue, with silk fruit and flowers on them, and gold braid. Gigolo "She had on a dress of gray taffeta, a mantle of embroidered muslin, an ermine muff, and a rose-colored velvet bonnet, trimmed with black." The Queen's Necklace A great idea had occurred to him, and, to carry it out, he required some light, silky material, called taffeta. Chatterbox, 1905. A shirred crown of fabric— There are two methods of making a shirred crown of fabric in which taffeta, satin, georgette, or velvet may be used. Make Your Own Hats It was a silky white taffeta over yellow, and as she moved light seemed to run through the folds like liquid gold. The Guests Of Hercules Royal blue velvet, it is, the skirt halfway to the ankles, and sleeves with long pointed ends, lined with gold taffeta, and finished off with gold tassels. Murder at Bridge Judith looked charming in a white net over apricot taffeta with a bunch of sunset roses tucked into the black velvet ribbon sash that completed the costume. Jane Allen: Right Guard This the good landlady quickly supplied, and when she entered the room some time later, she found her lodger holding the taffeta, which he had formed into a bag, over the fire. Chatterbox, 1905. Linings may be made of taffeta, china silk, satin, sateen or of almost any material which is not too heavy. Make Your Own Hats For the dress, it may have been of dove-grey satin, or pink flowered silk with a black taffeta cape and one of black lace to change off with. Woman as Decoration First, seated in the sculptured stall which surrounds the choir, behold the Sire de Trinquelague in a suit of salmon-colored taffeta; and next to him all the invited nobles. In the Yule-Log Glow, Book I Christmas Tales from 'Round the World In a few minutes a friend came in to tea, and I went upstairs to my room, and unpacked the blue taffeta dress I had bought for my sister's wedding. The Best Short Stories of 1921 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story A large balloon, made of paper and taffeta, should be inflated in the public square, and be allowed to rise before the eyes of any who might gather there to see it. Chatterbox, 1905. These dimensions are for a small blossom made of taffeta silk or organdie. Make Your Own Hats "Now the melancholy god protect thee: and the tailor make thy doublet of changeable taffeta, for thy mind is a very opal." Queechy, Volume II Fustian and taffeta were less costly, but frequently used in important work, as also were sarcenet and camora. Arts and Crafts in the Middle Ages A Description of Mediaeval Workmanship in Several of the Departments of Applied Art, Together with Some Account of Special Artisans in the Early Renaissance Her quick black eyes had already observed the crisp blue taffeta, in which Mrs. Whittle was attired, and the fresh muslin gowns decked with uncreased ribbons worn by Mrs. Daggett and her friend, Maria Dodge. An Alabaster Box She was in gray taffeta, with a girdle of soft old blue, and a string of black rose-beads. Contrary Mary Organdie or taffeta silk will stay rolled into place without the tie wire. Make Your Own Hats She went to her room and got her dark blue taffeta and showed the progress of yesterday with the new dark net sleeves to replace the ugly ruffly white lace ones. Everybody's Lonesome A True Fairy Story The correct attire for men is a black suit, black gloves and tie of grosgrain or taffeta silk, and a black band upon his hat. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada Mrs. Solomon Black, arrayed in a crisp blue taffeta, came bustling to meet them. An Alabaster Box What beautiful women in brocades and taffetas, in hoops and high heels and gauze hats! The Bow of Orange Ribbon A Romance of New York They wear short drawers reaching halfway down the thigh, generally of red or yellow taffeta. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants The younger girl's personality seemed to be drowned in the bright effulgence of the elder as her slight form in the swelling folds of blue taffeta skirt that overflowed her. Secret Bread The sober black under-petticoat had been replaced by one of vivid scarlet taffeta, quilted with elaboration, and further adorned with embroidery in white silk. The Lost Treasure of Trevlyn A Story of the Days of the Gunpowder Plot There is a good deal of taffeta in some of Tom's prefatory phrases, but his work is good as a whole. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals She was watching Lettice arrange the double folds of her gray taffeta gown, so as to display a trifle the high scarlet heels of her morocco slippers, with their scarlet rosettes and small diamond buckles. The Bow of Orange Ribbon A Romance of New York The country is supplied with opium, taffetas, and muslins from Bengal, and also with iron and many other articles of merchandise, by the European traders. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants Then she turned with a swoop and a swish of her wide blue taffeta skirts. Secret Bread The bands of the horses were of taffeta gilded and embroidered in gold. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 22 of 55 1625-29 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. I'll wear evening dress, the black taffeta, and my string of pearls. The Fur Bringers A Story of the Canadian Northwest Her tight fitting dress of blue taffeta was open in front, and looped up behind in order to show an elaborately quilted petticoat of light-blue camblet. The Bow of Orange Ribbon A Romance of New York Among the present articles of import are embroideries, taffetas, chintz, silk, cotton, cloth, carpets, cutlery, sandalwood, tobacco, conch-shells, soap, etc. A Journey to Katmandu (the Capital of Napaul), with The Camp of Jung Bahadoor; including A Sketch of the Nepaulese Ambassador at Home In the afternoon was presented the drama of the Prince of Transilvania, in which they brought out our father assistant, Alonso Carrillo, in a long taffeta robe and a linen frill with points. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 19 of 55 1620-1621 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. His companion had a band of tawny-colored taffeta on his shield, with an “M” as cipher. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 22 of 55 1625-29 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. Discovering this circumstance by the glimmer through the shadows of Violet's conspicuously striped black-and-white taffeta, P. Sybarite commented charitably upon their haste. The Day of Days An Extravaganza I once saw Cousin Anne Gilpin looking at taffeta at Moseley's, and I knew as well as I knew my name that the piece she selected wouldn't wear. Mr. Pat's Little Girl A Story of the Arden Foresters The hat had tacked and was sailing inshore now, one stiff pink taffeta sail set to the breeze. The Militants Stories of Some Parsons, Soldiers, and Other Fighters in the World The same is to be said of the pieces of taffeta as to their purchase and sale. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 19 of 55 1620-1621 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. On their shields were bands of rose colored taffeta, bearing in cipher the name of “Isabel,” in silver. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 22 of 55 1625-29 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. The first deity wore a white linen tunic, with flesh-coloured hose and red buskins, and had a purple taffeta mantle over his shoulders. The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest Another was a periot made of gray Indian taffetas with dark stripes of the same color with two collars, one white, one yellow with blue silk fringe, having a reverse trimmed in the same manner. Woman's Life in Colonial Days The first spokesman was clad in a purple taffeta mantle; in one hand was a palm-tree branch, on his head a garland of the like sort, and in the other hand he carried a dog. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 It will carry about ten or twelve thousand pieces of silk damasks and taffetas of all shades, bought at different prices. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 19 of 55 1620-1621 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. "I'm tired of taffeta jackets, aren't you?" she would ask, apropos of my flimsy ulster. The Woman Who Toils Being the Experiences of Two Gentlewomen as Factory Girls And there was his flat in Grafton Street with the beautiful new taffetas curtains and the cigars that had just arrived from Havana, with his own initials on. Balloons Silks, damasks, taffetas, needlework, hand-mills, cotton stuffs, earthenware, wax, nails, and other merchandise of little profit are carried to those regions, thereby depriving his Majesty of his dues. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 12 of 55 1601-1604 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century For the lining of the coat there was fine yellow taffeta; and for the button-holes of the waistcoat, there was cherry-coloured twist. The Tailor of Gloucester Chintz and taffeta and fine velvet are all appropriate to use. Furnishing the Home of Good Taste A Brief Sketch of the Period Styles in Interior Decoration with Suggestions as to Their Employment in the Homes of Today "I had taffeta last year, with velvet and satin this winter; but I don't know what I'll get yet this summer." The Woman Who Toils Being the Experiences of Two Gentlewomen as Factory Girls I thought of the taffetas curtains and the cigars, but I answered quite truthfully. Balloons Nor were the fair sex forgotten, for Mrs. Fagan, wife of the Lord Mayor of Dublin, was presented with a piece of taffeta "for good entertainment." An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 They whispered to one another about the taffeta lining, and about little mouse tippets. The Tailor of Gloucester A console table, for instance, with a mirror over it and sidelights, might be just the touch needed between two windows hung with plain taffeta curtains. Furnishing the Home of Good Taste A Brief Sketch of the Period Styles in Interior Decoration with Suggestions as to Their Employment in the Homes of Today That old taffeta silk of mine is old enough to be in fashion again. Different Girls The Delancey of the Saturday Evening Post and the Strand, of the taffetas curtains and the cottage in Devonshire. Balloons The furniture is painted a deep cream pointed with blue and green, and the bed covering is of a pale turquoise taffeta. The House in Good Taste Instinctively she sensed when taffeta was to be superseded by foulard. Half Portions The broad path was like the unfolding of a figured ribbon, and the sward on either hand like sprinkled taffeta. Lewis Rand Some are clad in gold lace, silks, and taffetas; some wear leather, buckram and clanking steel. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall To obtain these effects the ground is made of one weave, say taffeta, while the figures or flowers are produced in another weave, say satin. Theory of Silk Weaving A Treatise on the Construction and Application of Weaves, and the Decomposition and Calculation of Broad and Narrow, Plain, Novelty and Jacquard Silk Fabrics There is a quaint bed painted a pale gray, with rose-red taffeta coverlet. The House in Good Taste As to their people, both suites were very brave, jewelry and cloth of gold being as common as satin or taffeta. Charles the Bold Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477 There was no hurry; the ribbon unrolled but slowly, and the blossomy knots upon the taffeta as leisurely shifted position. Lewis Rand In traveling, a lady's maid always wears a small black silk apron and some maids wear black taffeta ones always. Etiquette One is to let every individual thread work alternately taffeta and float, while in the other method one thread weaves always taffeta, and a second thread is used for the cannele exclusively. Theory of Silk Weaving A Treatise on the Construction and Application of Weaves, and the Decomposition and Calculation of Broad and Narrow, Plain, Novelty and Jacquard Silk Fabrics The bed is of gray painted wood, and the hangings are of blue and cream chintz lined with blue taffetas. The House in Good Taste The bed has a cover of green taffeta exactly like curtains, with the same trimming of puffed taffeta, edged with a black moss-trimming. The Art of Interior Decoration And these persons all came clothed in silk, and over that their Flemish robes of bright red velvet, lined with blue taffeta. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 10 of 55 1597-1599 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century Mrs. Gilding, Jr., puts her maid in black taffeta with embroidered collar and cuffs. Etiquette These latter threads must come from a separate warp, which is introduced to embellish the ground or taffeta part of the fabric. Theory of Silk Weaving A Treatise on the Construction and Application of Weaves, and the Decomposition and Calculation of Broad and Narrow, Plain, Novelty and Jacquard Silk Fabrics The hangings of the bed are lined with taffetas of rose red. The House in Good Taste These come cheaper than all chintz curtains and are very effective, suggesting the now popular and expensive combination of plain toned taffetas combined with chintz. The Art of Interior Decoration Meanwhile, through a faded taffeta of a golden-brown shade, the afternoon light from the high windows to the southwest poured into the stately room. The Marriage of William Ashe What a strange, old-fashioned name, to be sure," commented the taffetas angel, with a crystal sounding titter, "'tis as good as the heroine in a play. The White Riband Or, a Young Female's Folly Spread half of the latter with a brush upon successive layers of taffeta, waiting after each application until the layer is dry. Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 We need all the light the windows give, so there are no curtains except the orange-colored taffeta valances at the top. The House in Good Taste The window curtains are of soft, apple-green taffeta, trimmed with a broad puffing of the same silk, edged on each side by black moss-trimming, two inches wide. The Art of Interior Decoration There were in this galley twenty-four yellow damask banners, inscribed with the imperial arms; a pennon at the main of crimson taffeta of immense length and breadth, with a golden crucifix embroidered thereon. Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean Her companions were attired in classic costumes made of taffetas of various colors, shot with gold, and their ringlets were adorned with all kinds of glittering gems.... Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 6 Then reverse the taffeta, coat it on the back with tincture of benzoin, and allow it to become perfectly dry. Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 It was a small bedroom evidently very recently furnished in new and white shining lacquer of French design, elaborately inlaid with painted porcelains and draped with a profusion of rosy taffeta. The Fortieth Door If the table has drawers, each can be neatly covered with the taffeta, as can the frame of any table. The Art of Interior Decoration Besides English iron, coarse porcelain, taffetas, Chinese pans and bells, they carried with them what are called brand pieces of silver, being beaten out very thin and a hand-breadth in size. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08 Lucky Banks came beaming down the steps, and Annabel, in a crisp frock of royal blue taffeta, stood smiling a welcome as the automobile stopped. The Rim of the Desert The women wore bright-coloured taffetas or velvets, over hoops flattened before and behind, muskmelon bonnets or towering hats. The Conqueror As above remarked, two vessels came this year from the islands of Macan, whence the Portuguese brought provisions, a quantity of raw silk, taffetas, damasks, and other merchandise. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 06 of 55 1583-1588 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century The curtains of taffeta, in stripes of the two colours. The Art of Interior Decoration The common people have a flat cap of velvet, taffeta, or calico, on their heads, cut out in many pieces, and neatly sewed together, so as to fit close. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08 On the 11th of September, the present intended for the mint-master was delivered to him, which he received very thankfully, and sent me in return two Japanese gowns of taffeta, quilted with silk cotton. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time There were brocades, taffetas, satins, lutestrings, laces, feathers, fans, underwear like mist. The Conqueror Of these latter, taffetas had come to be worth no more than eight reals, while satins and damasks had become very cheap. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 06 of 55 1583-1588 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century These curtains hang from dull-gold cornices of wood, with open carving, through which one gets glimpses of the green taffeta of the curtains. The Art of Interior Decoration In our sorrow we see the rough side of the stuff; in our joys the smooth; and who shall say that when the taffeta is turned the most silk may not be in the sorrows? The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1 of 2) They make velvets, sattins, and taffetas, but not so rich as those of Italy. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time In taffeta linings, that 's genteel melancholy; Sleep all day. The White Devil She was richly dressed in a dark blue taffeta dress that gave brilliance to her tawny hair. The Price of Love The walls are grey, curtains of green and grey, antique taffeta being used, while the chairs have green silk on their seats and the table is of green and faded gold. The Art of Interior Decoration As he was preparing his story, the president entered: a tall man of bulk, with the pallor of age in his face and in the hand that lifted the black taffeta cap from his head. The Brook Kerith A Syrian story The governor received me very kindly, but more kindly my present, which consisted of two pieces of China velvet, and six pieces of China taffeta. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time I sent the yellow taffeta out on a C.O.D. Every Soul Hath Its Song The Bourbonian features, the lofty white wig, the elephantine form, the rustling taffeta, and the ebony stick with its ivory handle, leads one's thoughts backwards to the days of Richardson and Sterne. Kimono Her ‘own woman’ was in waiting to display and refold the whole wedding wardrobe, brocade, satin, taffetas, cambric, Valenciennes, and point d’Alençon. A Reputed Changeling Or Three Seventh Years Two Centuries Ago Their horses are caparisoned with orange-coloured taffeta, while they themselves are habited in gaberdines of the same stuff. The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 An Historical Romance This day there came a galley into the road from Cairo, having many Turks and Jews as passengers, bringing great store of dollars, chekins, coral, damask, sattin, camblet, opium, velvets, and taffetas. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Gold and silver stuffs, satin and taffeta, striped brocades, and rich embroideries, flutter from the clustered casement up to the overhanging roof. The Italians In fact, these flowers are made of taffeta and are mounted on wire. Against the Grain He put a horsehair slily round her glass of wine, and tipped it over her best gray taffeta, and her aunt whipped her for the stain. A Reputed Changeling Or Three Seventh Years Two Centuries Ago Rough wool was her invariable wear, instead of taffetas and silky furs, which Quebec women delighted in. The Chase of Saint-Castin and Other Stories of the French in the New World A fitted-over-corsets black taffeta and a high comb in the greying hair had done their best with her. O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1919 The mighty Lombard pillars on either side—supporting a triforium gallery of circular arches and slender pillars of marble fretwork, delicate as lace—are wreathed and twined with red taffetas bound with golden bands. The Italians She was like some family portrait with her hair parted and drawn over her ears, with her black taffeta gown surmounted by a cameo-pinned lace collar. What's the Matter with Ireland? But that taffeta cost, perhaps, only a dollar a yard. From a Girl's Point of View The only color about her was a blue taffeta ribbon from which a large silver medal of the Virgin hung over the place where a breast pin should have been. Balcony Stories In her whole expression there was something quiet and subdued, which was accentuated by her simple dress of black taffeta, and by the little jet brooch and bracelet which were her sole ornaments. The Refugees There were beads on lace, the lace incrusted on other lace, chiffon, fish-net, a dimly seen filmy satin, cut in points, and, lower down, an invisible foundation of taffeta. The Bent Twig Tied about his neck in a huge bow was a crimson ribbon of Lyons taffeta, with a sprig of holly tucked into its loops. Christmas in Legend and Story A Book for Boys and Girls Now take the "extravagant" girl with her flowered taffeta silk, or plain satin, or brocade dress. From a Girl's Point of View The magnificence of her dress reminded me of the times of the farthingale, and the motley hue of her by no means smooth skin, of the happy epoch of the black taffeta patch. A Hero of Our Time The 'wings' are oblong frames, covered with taffeta, and attached to the ends of two rods, adjusted on the shoulders The wings work up and down. Wonderful Balloon Ascents For the lining of the coat there was fine yellow taffeta, and for the button- holes of the waistcoat there was cherry-coloured twist. The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter She wore a ruff of black taffeta, a red velvet hood, and a farthingale all in rags, and she leaned heavily upon a crutch. The Blue Fairy Book It can be made up in any shade, in any material—silk, lace, crepe de Chine, charmeuse, taffeta. Emma McChesney and Co. Yesterday she was a water girl, and today she wears taffeta dresses at the expense of the souls in purgatory. The Life of Lazarillo of Tormes; his fortunes and misfortunes as told by himself His first balloon was a small parallelopiped in very thin taffeta, containing less than seventy-eight cubic inches of air. Wonderful Balloon Ascents Christmas In the time of swords and peri wigs and full-skirted coats with flowered lappets—when gentlemen wore ruffles, and gold-laced waistcoats of paduasoy and taffeta—there lived a tailor in Gloucester. The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter Giry, in her faded shawl, her worn shoes, her old taffeta dress and dingy bonnet. The Phantom of the Opera I got a little account standin' with your good mother—for taffeta an' silk an' needles an' thread. The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann Volume I A fitted-over-corsets black taffeta and a high comb in the graying hair had done their best with her. Humoresque A Laugh on Life with a Tear Behind It No lack was there of crimson velvet, and russet velvet, and tawny velvet, and purple velvet, and plunket velvet, and of scarlet cloth, and green taffeta, and cloth of silk embroidered! Vivian Grey They whispered to one another about the taffeta lining and about little mouse tippets. The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter Next, his right foot imprinted its sole on the black taffeta of a skirt which certainly had never before undergone a similar outrage in a similar place. The Phantom of the Opera He was wrapped in a taffeta cloak of a scarlet colour, and with a red lining. Woodstock; or, the Cavalier The word "tabby," according to Harrison Weir, was derived from a kind of taffeta or ribbed silk which used to be called tabby silk. Concerning Cats My Own and Some Others I have but my crimson taffeta turned and made over. Marjorie's New Friend She wore a jacket of dark green taffeta, a black skirt and a small hat. The Quest She still wore her black taffeta dress, the color of which was rapidly turning to rust and lilac, to say nothing of the dingy bonnet. The Phantom of the Opera Almost immediately Mrs. Alys Brewster-Smith, her favorite Concentrated Breath of the Lily always in advance, rustled into the darkened parlor, her stride hitting vigorously into her black taffeta skirts. The Sturdy Oak A composite Novel of American Politics by fourteen American authors O the fine white wine! upon my conscience, it is a kind of taffetas wine,—hin, hin, it is of one ear, well wrought, and of good wool. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 1 Sofa—Upholstered in either sage green or brown upholsterer's velvet; blue, yellow, mauve satin or taffeta sofa cushions. Better Homes in America Plan Book for Demonstration Week October 9 to 14, 1922 In this poem we find Nash describing to the Mermaid group thetragic end of Marlowe, who lies Dead like a dog in a drunken brawl, Dead for a phial of paint, a taffeta gown. The Poet's Poet : essays on the character and mission of the poet as interpreted in English verse of the last one hundred and fifty years Hélène pouted charmingly as her husband laid her pink taffeta wrap over her shoulders. The Avalanche There was a gray taffeta in a window uptown, together with a big gray chiffon hat, a little pair of glossy gray strapped slippers, and filmy gray silk stockings. The Wishing-Ring Man The ladies wore riding-habits of pale green taffeta ornamented with bows of pink ribbon, and had on grey hats with pink and white feathers. Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 2 The feel of the crisp and whispering taffetas, the elevation of the brocades, the warm nothingness of the chiffons like wisps of fog, the rich dignity of the cloths, gave Kedzie rapture on rapture. We Can't Have Everything It may be of taffeta, Canton crepe or crepe-de-chine; but satin is one of the materials that is preferred for more formal occasions than the afternoon dance. Book of Etiquette, Volume 2 |
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