1
: an ornamental addition (such as a knot of ribbons) to a woman's dress
2
: a sheer fabric especially of silk
1
: resembling chiffon in sheerness or softness
2
: having a light delicate texture achieved usually by adding whipped egg whites or whipped gelatin
lemon chiffon pie
Examples of chiffon in a Sentence
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Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The entire dress, composed of 60 yards of tulle and 60 yards of chiffon, also featured a handmade corset underneath the dress.
—Giacomo Aricò, Glamour, 7 May 2024
Just take Ariana Grande’s romantic gown by Loewe, which featured a mother-of-pearl bustier and a silk chiffon skirt—perfect for any bride hoping to channel the seemingly unstoppable drop waist wedding dress trend.
—Vogue, 7 May 2024
The chiffon petals at the bottom of the gown are hand-painted.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
The shop has both luxury vintage pieces, like sequined Halston gowns and chiffon flapper dresses, as well as a great under-$99 section with deals on designers like Gucci.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Lea wore a Dolce & Gabbana leopard print chiffon dress and sparking gold flats and accessorized her fun look with a red purse.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
But Victoria–brave, noble and well-accustomed to life in the chiffon trenches–is refusing to purchase sensible shoes.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2024
The whole Collina collection, including pastel floral latex shirts with sculpted abs and upcycled chiffon dresses with biceps and triceps quilted in, was a flex.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2024
USA TODAY, 3 July 2023
The Crane Estate, as Bode is calling this collection, includes everything from a form-fitting and floor-length gown sparkled with emerald green sequins to a berry-print chiffon day dress, loose and light, from a summer picnic in the past.
—Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2023
Anyone shopping for their work wardrobe should check out this loose-fitting chiffon blouse that's made from a lightweight material.
—Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2022
Her pieces had this aquatic nature with chiffon, moiré and beautiful printing.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Dec. 2022
On November 12, Middleton joined Prince William at Royal Albert Hall in London for the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance wearing a Self-Portrait chiffon blazer dress with a red poppy pin to honor fallen military members.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2022
In June 1994, Diana stepped out for a gala at the Serpentine Gallery in London wearing a fitted, black, off-the-shoulder dress with an asymmetrical hemline and chiffon train that flowed in the wind.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2022
Dessert was an orange chiffon cake with roasted pears with citrus sauce and crème fraiche ice cream.
—Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2022
Dessert was orange chiffon cake with tangerine mousse, roasted pears and creme fraiche ice cream.
—Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2022
Noun
For her very first appearance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual Costume Institute Gala, the '90s icon, author and activist looked ethereal in a chiffon gown by Oscar de la Renta, Noel Stewart faux leather headpiece and glittering Pandora jewels.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The entire dress, composed of 60 yards of tulle and 60 yards of chiffon, also featured a handmade corset underneath the dress.
—Giacomo Aricò, Glamour, 7 May 2024
Just take Ariana Grande’s romantic gown by Loewe, which featured a mother-of-pearl bustier and a silk chiffon skirt—perfect for any bride hoping to channel the seemingly unstoppable drop waist wedding dress trend.
—Vogue, 7 May 2024
The chiffon petals at the bottom of the gown are hand-painted.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
The shop has both luxury vintage pieces, like sequined Halston gowns and chiffon flapper dresses, as well as a great under-$99 section with deals on designers like Gucci.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Lea wore a Dolce & Gabbana leopard print chiffon dress and sparking gold flats and accessorized her fun look with a red purse.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
But Victoria–brave, noble and well-accustomed to life in the chiffon trenches–is refusing to purchase sensible shoes.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2024
The whole Collina collection, including pastel floral latex shirts with sculpted abs and upcycled chiffon dresses with biceps and triceps quilted in, was a flex.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2024
Adjective
Robbie's part-Versace look includes the same adorable polka-dot pink hat, chiffon scarf to hide a dress underneath and tulle skirt from the original doll, plus pink-and-white color-block shoes.
—USA TODAY, 3 July 2023
The Crane Estate, as Bode is calling this collection, includes everything from a form-fitting and floor-length gown sparkled with emerald green sequins to a berry-print chiffon day dress, loose and light, from a summer picnic in the past.
—Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2023
Anyone shopping for their work wardrobe should check out this loose-fitting chiffon blouse that's made from a lightweight material.
—Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2022
Her pieces had this aquatic nature with chiffon, moiré and beautiful printing.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Dec. 2022
On November 12, Middleton joined Prince William at Royal Albert Hall in London for the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance wearing a Self-Portrait chiffon blazer dress with a red poppy pin to honor fallen military members.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2022
In June 1994, Diana stepped out for a gala at the Serpentine Gallery in London wearing a fitted, black, off-the-shoulder dress with an asymmetrical hemline and chiffon train that flowed in the wind.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2022
Dessert was an orange chiffon cake with roasted pears with citrus sauce and crème fraiche ice cream.
—Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2022
Dessert was orange chiffon cake with tangerine mousse, roasted pears and creme fraiche ice cream.
—Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2022
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