: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
Examples of tulle in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebTake, for instance, a satin, off-the-shoulder gown cinched with a statement buckle belt, or a very literal take on a ballerina’s tutu featuring a corset and a tiny tulle skirt.—Laura Neilson, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024 The floor-length dress was a sheer gown with gold embellishments around the bodice, complete with a white tulle skirt.—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024 Don't get too excited, the look's tulle skirt and matching white hair bow probably just matched the aesthetic of her backup ballet dancers.—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2024 Her bustier dress, designed by creative director Daniel Roseberry, boasted sequin embroidery and a multi-layered tulle hem.—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024 On their head, another ream of tartan was twisted with black tulle that, from a distance, resembled a flowing mass of dark knotted hair.—Leah Dolan, CNN, 4 Mar. 2024 At a French cinema showcase in New York City, Marion Cotillard wore a classic Chanel tweed suit—only her skirt featured a whimsical tulle underlay, making the look more playful.—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2024 Mac begins the evening in fifties-hostess splendor: a wig of rose-colored tulle, pink cigarette pants, and a dress with panniers à la polonaise.—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2024 The following photos appear to be alternate covers — Grande previously confirmed that Eternal Sunshine would have multiple — both of them featuring the Grammy winner posing in a white babydoll top and red tulle gloves.—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2024
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