: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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The striking look, from Erdem’s fall 2026 collection, centered on a pale pink gown with crystal embroidery and an explosive tulle skirt—replete with a matching pink tulle veil.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Amal pulled out all the stops in a black sequin vintage Yves Saint Laurent dress with retro tulle overlay, a Jimmy Choo clutch and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Michelle Williams turned heads in a sheer black gown that featured a structured bodice with delicate straps and a dramatic black tulle train.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Jimmy Choo shoes completed the ensemble, specifically the Afia Mesh 100 pump crafted from satin and ruched tulle in a matching Winter Bloom color.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Amal pulled out all the stops in a black sequin vintage Yves Saint Laurent dress with retro tulle overlay, a Jimmy Choo clutch and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Michelle Williams turned heads in a sheer black gown that featured a structured bodice with delicate straps and a dramatic black tulle train.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Jimmy Choo shoes completed the ensemble, specifically the Afia Mesh 100 pump crafted from satin and ruched tulle in a matching Winter Bloom color.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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noun
: a fine netlike fabric used chiefly for veils, evening dresses, or ballet costumes
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