1
: an old gold coin of Italy and Turkey
2
: a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
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Cindy Ord/Getty Images The sparkly vintage dress features a single diagonal shoulder strap, with the colorful sequins giving it a certain mermaid-esque quality.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2024
This time, her outfit, made entirely of gold sequins, was composed of three pieces: straight trousers, a cropped top that exposed her toned abdomen, and an open blazer with a plume of brown feathers on the sleeves.
—María Munsuri, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024
Knight wore a strapless gown with all-over silver sequins that glittered under the lights of flashing cameras.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Aug. 2024
Or a sequin skirt with an athleisure hoodie for a daytime look.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Aug. 2024
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2024
This time, her outfit, made entirely of gold sequins, was composed of three pieces: straight trousers, a cropped top that exposed her toned abdomen, and an open blazer with a plume of brown feathers on the sleeves.
—María Munsuri, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024
Knight wore a strapless gown with all-over silver sequins that glittered under the lights of flashing cameras.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Aug. 2024
Or a sequin skirt with an athleisure hoodie for a daytime look.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Aug. 2024
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“Sequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequin. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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sequin
noun
se·quin
ˈsē-kwən 
: a small piece of shiny metal or plastic used as an ornament especially on clothes
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