Chiffon
noun
A light, sheer fabric typically made of silk or nylon.
The wedding dress was made of white chiffon, making it look light and ethereal.

Often appears as...
- chiffon dress
- chiffon scarf
adjective
Made from chiffon fabric.
She wore a chiffon blouse to the party.

Often appears as...
- chiffon gown
- chiffon blouse
noun
A cake or dessert that is light and fluffy because it is made with beaten egg whites.
She baked a delicious lemon chiffon cake for dessert.

Often appears as...
- chiffon cake
- lemon chiffon
noun
A light, sheer fabric typically made of silk or nylon.
The wedding dress was made of white chiffon, making it look light and ethereal.

Often appears as...
- chiffon dress
- chiffon scarf
adjective
Made from chiffon fabric.
She wore a chiffon blouse to the party.

Often appears as...
- chiffon gown
- chiffon blouse
noun
A cake or dessert that is light and fluffy because it is made with beaten egg whites.
She baked a delicious lemon chiffon cake for dessert.

Often appears as...
- chiffon cake
- lemon chiffon
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Elegant Occasions
Chiffon is often used for elegant clothing like wedding dresses due to its delicate appearance.

You'll look stunning in a chiffon skirt at the gala.
Translucent Texture
Chiffon is semi-transparent, so it might be layered or worn with an undergarment.

She paired her chiffon top with a camisole underneath.
Light and Airy
Chiffon's lightweight nature makes it suitable for summer outfits.

A chiffon scarf is perfect for a breezy beach evening.
Elegant Occasions
Chiffon is often used for elegant clothing like wedding dresses due to its delicate appearance.

You'll look stunning in a chiffon skirt at the gala.
Translucent Texture
Chiffon is semi-transparent, so it might be layered or worn with an undergarment.

She paired her chiffon top with a camisole underneath.
Light and Airy
Chiffon's lightweight nature makes it suitable for summer outfits.

A chiffon scarf is perfect for a breezy beach evening.
Elegant Occasions
Chiffon is often used for elegant clothing like wedding dresses due to its delicate appearance.

You'll look stunning in a chiffon skirt at the gala.
Translucent Texture
Chiffon is semi-transparent, so it might be layered or worn with an undergarment.

She paired her chiffon top with a camisole underneath.
Light and Airy
Chiffon's lightweight nature makes it suitable for summer outfits.

A chiffon scarf is perfect for a breezy beach evening.
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Quote examples
Carrie Ann Inaba
American Dancer
I wasn't a ballet baby. My first dance class was in an outdoor pavilion when I was three. It was called 'creative movement.' The teacher gave us chiffon scarves in beautiful colors. She turned on some music and said, 'Now go dance.' So for me, dance has always been about self-expression.

Quote examples
Emilia Fox
American Actress
People think of me as a privileged young girl born to wear a chiffon party dress. I was born into a big acting family, and although I absolutely adore them, it's taken me time to work out how or where I feel comfortable.

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Vir Das
Indian Comedian
What is important to me as an actor is that, even if I have to spread my arms, take my shirt off on a mountain top with my heroine in a chiffon sari, it still has to be me and my twist or my funny take on it.

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Regina King
American Actress
When you see all the suits in the room, everybody in the room has on suits, you know, the women, too. We're not wearing dresses and chiffon and we're not as fun as we used to be.

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Jo Brand
British Comedian
In the end, punk inevitably burned itself out and acted as a bridge across which the New Romantics could sashay in their chiffon and glossy hair.

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Jean Louisa Kelly
American Actress
It's real difficult to sing out in the elements at 2 in the morning in 35-degree weather while you're dancing in a sleeveless chiffon dress.

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Andre Leon Talley
American Editor
I do believe there's a heaven. I do believe that God has given me the resilience and the survival skills to withstand the chiffon trenches.

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Brad Goreski
American Designer
Long chiffon pleated skirts look great with sandals or sneakers and a tank top or denim top.

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Dimple Kapadia
Indian Actress
I was never a chiffon and satin person. I am always a cotton person. It's just the way I am.

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Divya Dutta
Indian Actress
I always wanted to wear those chiffon saris and work in Yash Chopra films.

Quote examples
Carrie Ann Inaba
American Dancer
I wasn't a ballet baby. My first dance class was in an outdoor pavilion when I was three. It was called 'creative movement.' The teacher gave us chiffon scarves in beautiful colors. She turned on some music and said, 'Now go dance.' So for me, dance has always been about self-expression.

Quote examples
Emilia Fox
American Actress
People think of me as a privileged young girl born to wear a chiffon party dress. I was born into a big acting family, and although I absolutely adore them, it's taken me time to work out how or where I feel comfortable.

Quote examples
Vir Das
Indian Comedian
What is important to me as an actor is that, even if I have to spread my arms, take my shirt off on a mountain top with my heroine in a chiffon sari, it still has to be me and my twist or my funny take on it.

Quote examples
Regina King
American Actress
When you see all the suits in the room, everybody in the room has on suits, you know, the women, too. We're not wearing dresses and chiffon and we're not as fun as we used to be.

Quote examples
Jo Brand
British Comedian
In the end, punk inevitably burned itself out and acted as a bridge across which the New Romantics could sashay in their chiffon and glossy hair.

Quote examples
Jean Louisa Kelly
American Actress
It's real difficult to sing out in the elements at 2 in the morning in 35-degree weather while you're dancing in a sleeveless chiffon dress.

Quote examples
Andre Leon Talley
American Editor
I do believe there's a heaven. I do believe that God has given me the resilience and the survival skills to withstand the chiffon trenches.

Quote examples
Brad Goreski
American Designer
Long chiffon pleated skirts look great with sandals or sneakers and a tank top or denim top.

Quote examples
Dimple Kapadia
Indian Actress
I was never a chiffon and satin person. I am always a cotton person. It's just the way I am.

Quote examples
Divya Dutta
Indian Actress
I always wanted to wear those chiffon saris and work in Yash Chopra films.

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