Meaning & use
Georgettes
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Sheer, lightweight crepe fabrics, originally made of silk, used especially for dresses and blouses.
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The boutique's spring collection featured floaty georgettes in pastel prints.
She chose a georgette for the bridesmaid dresses because it drapes so elegantly.
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Named after early 20th-century French dressmaker Georgette de la Plante; the fabric is prized for its slightly crinkled, matte texture.
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crepechiffon
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