: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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Now, shoulders were softened with padding that rounded them, waists were snatched and shrunk to Victorian proportions, and hips were exaggerated with tulle and crinolines that added bulk.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
The spaghetti-strap dress has a yellow and green floral pattern and a visible tulle petticoat under the circle skirt to give it an extra heaping of midcentury chic oomph.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2024
Zendaya’s dress, which also featured black tulle peeking through the skirt's center slit, marked a departure from the 'tenniscore' looks the actress has been donning on the press tour for Challengers.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Some popular options include tulle dresses perfect for church and rompers for garden play.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2024
Her look was playful with layered tulle fabric showing off her decolletage and crystals at her waist.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Mar. 2024
Sourced from Iconic Archive, Zendaya’s striped vest and matching miniskirt, featuring a tulle bustle at the back, is from the designer’s Café Society collection for spring 1994.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
The upper part of the dress' back was detailed with a semi-transparent beaded tulle panel.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
The bodice is made of soft chiffon and has a tulle overlay, beautifully embroidered with a lovely ivory and pink floral pattern.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2024
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
The spaghetti-strap dress has a yellow and green floral pattern and a visible tulle petticoat under the circle skirt to give it an extra heaping of midcentury chic oomph.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2024
Zendaya’s dress, which also featured black tulle peeking through the skirt's center slit, marked a departure from the 'tenniscore' looks the actress has been donning on the press tour for Challengers.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Some popular options include tulle dresses perfect for church and rompers for garden play.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2024
Her look was playful with layered tulle fabric showing off her decolletage and crystals at her waist.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Mar. 2024
Sourced from Iconic Archive, Zendaya’s striped vest and matching miniskirt, featuring a tulle bustle at the back, is from the designer’s Café Society collection for spring 1994.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
The upper part of the dress' back was detailed with a semi-transparent beaded tulle panel.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
The bodice is made of soft chiffon and has a tulle overlay, beautifully embroidered with a lovely ivory and pink floral pattern.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2024
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: a fine netlike fabric used chiefly for veils, evening dresses, or ballet costumes
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