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Recent Examples of marquisetteThe bodice had an off-the-shoulder decollete, while the shoulder-length puffed sleeves were of silk marquisette.—Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 22 Feb. 2018
For the intimate ceremony, Daniel wore a simple suit and Charli wore a silky, off-the-shoulder midi dress and classic tulle veil, her sparkler on full display.
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Erin Clack,
People.com,
19 July 2025
The royal arrived at RAF Northolt this morning wearing a blush-pink Bar jacket and tulle skirt by former creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, along with a matching hat by British milliner Jess Collett.
Diaphanous lace dresses defined her spring offering for the house, presented in an array of silhouettes and shades.
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Alice Cary,
Vogue,
19 July 2025
Beads and sequins may be more suitable for holiday parties and New Year’s Eve, while lace and silk result in an elegant look and are appropriate for weddings.
Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.
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Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
There are a few digital filigrees and subtones added by the experimental pop wizard A. G. Cook.
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