: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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Underneath that, there were several petticoats and a tulle-and-lace train insert.
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Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The singer's dress featured a halter-style neckline with sheer, beaded elements and a slit tulle skirt.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Mishra placed metallic embroidery in irregular vine-like sections down the skirt, heavier at the front panels and hem, with small crystal dots scattered through the tulle.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
The focus is on traditional lace making, tulle embroidery and preserved weaving techniques.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
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Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The singer's dress featured a halter-style neckline with sheer, beaded elements and a slit tulle skirt.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Mishra placed metallic embroidery in irregular vine-like sections down the skirt, heavier at the front panels and hem, with small crystal dots scattered through the tulle.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
The focus is on traditional lace making, tulle embroidery and preserved weaving techniques.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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: a fine netlike fabric used chiefly for veils, evening dresses, or ballet costumes
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