: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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The second class made a tulle skirt inspired by a Vera Wang wedding dress that was a favorite of the girls' during the brainstorming session.
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Another class created the tulle skirt, with a tulle peplum, inspired by a Vera Wang wedding gown.
—Brooke Muckerman, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
Earlier this week, while doing her final Wicked: For Good publicity rounds, Grande posted a new set of images wearing a pink tulle Givenchy gown embroidered with satin ribbons—the perfect, princessy dress that her character Glinda often favors in the films.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2025
Tazewell created a multi-layer dress made from organza and silk tulle.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Nov. 2025
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Another class created the tulle skirt, with a tulle peplum, inspired by a Vera Wang wedding gown.
—Brooke Muckerman, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
Earlier this week, while doing her final Wicked: For Good publicity rounds, Grande posted a new set of images wearing a pink tulle Givenchy gown embroidered with satin ribbons—the perfect, princessy dress that her character Glinda often favors in the films.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2025
Tazewell created a multi-layer dress made from organza and silk tulle.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Nov. 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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