: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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The ethereal look involved a dazzling asymmetrical gold corset that flaunted Kardashian's curves, accented with white details, including a tulle skirt with gold embellishments.
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The strapless dress featured a black velvety overlay atop a tulle and satin white fabric.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
In a 38-second clip, The Little Mermaid actress narrates the beginning of said story while sitting in a gorgeous red tulle gown.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
Ermanno Scervino paired denim with powder blue denim with matching tulle and lace corset tops.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The strapless dress featured a black velvety overlay atop a tulle and satin white fabric.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
In a 38-second clip, The Little Mermaid actress narrates the beginning of said story while sitting in a gorgeous red tulle gown.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
Ermanno Scervino paired denim with powder blue denim with matching tulle and lace corset tops.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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tulle
noun
: a fine netlike fabric used chiefly for veils, evening dresses, or ballet costumes
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