Georgettes

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A type of lightweight, soft, crinkled fabric often made from silk or polyester, commonly used in fashion for dresses and blouses
2. Referring to a sheer textile that has a flowing quality, often employed in formal attire and evening gowns
3. Designating a semi-transparent cloth characterized by a slightly rough texture, favored for its draping properties in garment construction

Etymology: "Georgettes" is the plural of "georgette," a fabric whose name honours a dressmaker. The French word "georgette" is named after Georgette de la Plante, a French dressmaker who gave her name to the crinkled crepe that bears it. The fabric is valued for its light, soft drape, and the name has stayed attached to it ever since, even as the fibres have changed from silk to polyester.