: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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The strapless dress featured a black velvety overlay atop a tulle and satin white fabric.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Ermanno Scervino paired denim with powder blue denim with matching tulle and lace corset tops.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
Use tulle netting as the cornucopia.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Much like cowboy boots, moto boots look divine when worn with tulle skirts and cashmere.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Ermanno Scervino paired denim with powder blue denim with matching tulle and lace corset tops.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
Use tulle netting as the cornucopia.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Much like cowboy boots, moto boots look divine when worn with tulle skirts and cashmere.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 6 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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