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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
Many of the materials in a single garment, like the lace, lining and tulle, could be sourced from multiple other countries, all with their own tariff rates.
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Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Roemer and the couple's daughter both wore mint green dresses, with the Disturbia actress, 40, looking elegant in a halter neckline and their daughter wearing a tulle dress with a flower design on it.
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.
Wolford’s leopard-print fishnet tights offer a sheer, speckled look that’s easy to pair with pieces in your closet, like a simple minidress and tall boots.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
6 Nov. 2025
Leotards, animal ears and face paint have replaced sexy costumes, high heels and fishnet stockings.
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