: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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The bride wore a gown from Paige’s Twice Upon a Time collection; the Becoming Jane gown is notable for its lace and tulle and comes with a detachable A-line skirt (the gown underneath is fitted, with a slit).
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
This is a fun option for a bohemian bride who wants their hair to peek through a sheer tulle style.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Amal pulled out all the stops in a black sequin vintage Yves Saint Laurent dress with retro tulle overlay, a Jimmy Choo clutch and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Michelle Williams turned heads in a sheer black gown that featured a structured bodice with delicate straps and a dramatic black tulle train.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
This is a fun option for a bohemian bride who wants their hair to peek through a sheer tulle style.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Amal pulled out all the stops in a black sequin vintage Yves Saint Laurent dress with retro tulle overlay, a Jimmy Choo clutch and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Michelle Williams turned heads in a sheer black gown that featured a structured bodice with delicate straps and a dramatic black tulle train.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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: a fine netlike fabric used chiefly for veils, evening dresses, or ballet costumes
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