charmeuse

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

/ ʃɑrˈmuz, -ˈmus; French ʃarˈmœz /

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

Origin of charmeuse

First recorded in 1905–10; formerly trademark

Charmeuse is a shimmering, silk-like material which lends itself admirably to summer wear, because it stains easily.

Post-Impressions |Simeon Strunsky
I believe our charmeuse, ninons and crêpe-de-Chines to be unrivalled in town, Sir.

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 156, April 16, 1919 |Various
But in its effect on the shopper's nerves, charmeuse is even worse than ponge.

Post-Impressions |Simeon Strunsky
Teresa,” said the widow beaming, “will look beautiful in charmeuse!

Lady Cassandra |Mrs George de Horne Vaizey

In fact, as a preparation for a summer's reading, I don't know what is more exhausting than charmeuse, unless it be crpe de Chine.

Post-Impressions |Simeon Strunsky

Charmeuse

/ (ʃɑːˈmuːz, French ʃarmøz) /

trademark a lightweight fabric with a satin-like finish