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Silk-satin _ plush and perfect.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

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| October 01, 2003 | Wellington, Elizabeth | COPYRIGHT 2003 Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Elizabeth Wellington

A silk dress molds to your body. It pours through your fingers and falls into a sexy pile on the bedroom floor. It may wrinkle, and it doesn't take kindly to water, but that's common among highfalutin fabrics. Silk makes up for it in the drape. None other falls as regally from a seam.

Satin's richness comes from the shine. When woven from polyester or rayon, satin brings attention to bows, oomph to bridesmaid dresses, and twinkle to ballerina's toes.

Now, take satin woven from silk. It's plush, delectable; the epitome of luxury. This fall and holiday season, fashion magazines and department stores are pairing rosy silk-satin blouses with ...

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