: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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Emma Roberts attended the Jacquemus show during Paris Men's Fashion Week in a black short sleeve top and voluminous tulle mini skirt.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 July 2025
For instance, some of my favorite moments from the Tony Awards included a brilliant black gown by Givenchy with elegant tulle details, an exquisite Valentino gown with sequined accoutrements, and a suit by Dolce & Gabbana with a white blazer.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 13 June 2025
From then on, a supply of tulle – a type of versatile fabric that can easily cover revealing openings that expose too much skin – was kept backstage.
—Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
The black dress’s sheer fabric was embroidered with a snaking floral motif that continued down her legs in tights form, with an undulating black tulle skirt.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 July 2025
For instance, some of my favorite moments from the Tony Awards included a brilliant black gown by Givenchy with elegant tulle details, an exquisite Valentino gown with sequined accoutrements, and a suit by Dolce & Gabbana with a white blazer.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 13 June 2025
From then on, a supply of tulle – a type of versatile fabric that can easily cover revealing openings that expose too much skin – was kept backstage.
—Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
The black dress’s sheer fabric was embroidered with a snaking floral motif that continued down her legs in tights form, with an undulating black tulle skirt.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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tulle
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: a fine netlike fabric used chiefly for veils, evening dresses, or ballet costumes
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