How to Use poplin in a Sentence

poplin

noun
  • Poplin, silk poplin, it was all made in Ireland.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Slip this ivory-on-black one, in crisp cotton poplin, over an easy pair of black pants.
    — Kavita Daswani, latimes.com, 15 Dec. 2017
  • Test the trend out with a cotton poplin shirt dress and loafers as your starting point.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Just like breezy poplin trousers, the best linen pants are a summer uniform must-haves.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 July 2025
  • Wear a billowy boho boho blouse or white poplin shirt with your skirt.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Michael Kors gets it right every time—this poplin dress is proof.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The latter came to the fore in the bi-stretch woolen poplin, and bi-stretch combed cashmere.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
  • The poplin dress comes in classic solid black and a fresh floral print.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
  • These slim-fit poplin Oxford work shirts are a no-fuss style staple.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2021
  • They’re made of three-ply cotton poplin and come with their own bag for laundering.
    — Kathy Passero, cleveland, 16 Oct. 2020
  • To avoid this, try breathable knits and free yourself from starchy poplins and stiff denim.
    — Vogue, 2 Aug. 2019
  • Cotton poplin, hemp, and flax are among the top natural fibers for heat-proof style.
    — Laura Lajiness, Vogue, 15 June 2021
  • The cotton poplin skirt keeps you cool, while the stretchy tank bodice comfortably adds shape.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 27 June 2026
  • The poplin fabric and drop-waist give a vintage feel to a simple strapless dress.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 13 Jan. 2023
  • Just reach for an elevated texture like satin or smooth poplin.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, the footwear looks good with everything, from poplin skirts to casual linen pants.
    — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 13 June 2026
  • Plus, its 120s poplin fabric feels as luxe and soft as a five-star hotel bed sheet.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Kaia went bold with a bright blue oversized poplin shirt, paired with cute suede penny loafers and chic all-white jeans.
    — Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Imagine these with a stiff pencil skirt, dark jeans, a poplin dress, or Bermuda shorts.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Tuck your white poplins midis away in favor of sleek styles from Zara, Cos, and Joseph.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 30 July 2024
  • Pair them back to relaxed trousers or a poplin sundress for an effortlessly cool look.
    — Kendall Becker, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Go the cool-girl route by wearing a lace slip dress beneath a cotton poplin button-up and atop dark-wash jeans.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 19 May 2025
  • The cotton poplin material is also soft and feels great against your skin.
    — Caitlin Palumbo, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Vintage fabric samples—tweeds, linens, a sky-blue poplin with white contrail stripes—hung from a rack against a wall.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
  • This mini poplin dress from Madewell is a perfect example.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • They're made from a mid-weight soft and stretchy poplin material with elastic on the back and a zipper fly.
    — Eden Lichterman, PEOPLE.com, 10 Aug. 2021
  • Look no further than Loretta Caponi’s broderie-poplin mini shorts.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2026
  • This poplin shirt paired with leather slides creates a relaxed, coastal look perfect for warm-weather travel.
    — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
  • In building your collection, a bright white poplin is essential.
    — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 12 June 2026
  • Layer over a white t-shirt for an instant lift or with a crisp poplin shirt for a dash of modern minimalism.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2022

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