charmeuse

[ shahr-mooz, -moos; French shar-mœz ]

noun

1. a soft, lightweight, drapable fabric of silk or synthetic fibers, having a semilustrous satin face and a dull back.

Charmeuse

/ ʃarmøz; ʃɑːˈmuːz /

noun

1. a lightweight fabric with a satin-like finish

Word History and Origins

Origin of charmeuse¹

First recorded in 1905–10; formerly trademark

Example Sentences

The dress was described thusly: “a custom lily-white silk charmeuse empire waist column gown accented with a sculpted neckline, an exposed bra strap closure, and a plunging back.”

From Los Angeles Times

Prabal Gurung, who designed Harris’s off-white suit, seized the moment, announcing on Twitter that Harris was wearing a “Hand Tailored Double Crepe Cream Suit and Ivory Silk Charmeuse Camisole,” which was “made in New York City, at the Prabal Gurung Atelier, and designed for power moments in history.”

From Reuters

There were plush furs dangling carrot-size tongues of fur fringing, slithery silk charmeuse scarf dresses and cool tuxedo shorts, all in the neutral palette of fresh starts.

From New York Times

And a 1930s pleated black silk charmeuse dress from Spanish designer Mariano Fortuny is juxtaposed with Issey Miyake’s 1994 otherworldly “Flying Saucer” dress in accordion-pleated taffeta.

From Washington Times

Instead, she began creating scarves with ear loops, many of which are reversible, fashioned from the same color palette and silk charmeuse as her collection.

From Los Angeles Times