: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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The Twilight actress embraced Barbie-core for her red carpet moment at Cannes, rocking a pink tweed Chanel short suit attached to a flowing tulle skirt and pastel-pink heels.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 28 July 2025
Over the weekend, Lauren Bezos Sanchez became the latest high-profile bride complete her look with tulle on top during her lavish, eyebrow-raising wedding in Venice.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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.
—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.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 8 July 2025
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 28 July 2025
Over the weekend, Lauren Bezos Sanchez became the latest high-profile bride complete her look with tulle on top during her lavish, eyebrow-raising wedding in Venice.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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.
—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.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 8 July 2025
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“Tulle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulle. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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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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