: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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The bodysuit was paired with an avant-garde, oversized tulle shoulder piece that added futuristic, mysterious allure.
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Ty Gaskins, WWD, 7 Sep. 2024
New versions of this asymmetric silhouette range from sharp and sleek to beautifully draped, with fabrics like satin, sheer tulle and ribbed knits adding the right amount of allure to any outfit.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 4 Sep. 2024
Often these dresses are made of fabrics like layered tulle.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Aug. 2024
Serena Williams Serena Williams wore a red dress made of lace, tulle and chiffon panels that intrinsically created a body-con structure with draping detail.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 7 Aug. 2024
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Ty Gaskins, WWD, 7 Sep. 2024
New versions of this asymmetric silhouette range from sharp and sleek to beautifully draped, with fabrics like satin, sheer tulle and ribbed knits adding the right amount of allure to any outfit.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 4 Sep. 2024
Often these dresses are made of fabrics like layered tulle.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Aug. 2024
Serena Williams Serena Williams wore a red dress made of lace, tulle and chiffon panels that intrinsically created a body-con structure with draping detail.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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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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