: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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The second showstopper was a Murray Arbeid gown made of cascading blue tulle accented by glittering stars.
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Eva Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
The dress features a plunging neckline that shows off the bust and a tulle skirt with delicate vine appliques.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
In the case of Jenner’s look for the Vogue World finale, that meant classic JPG corsetry paired with Wharton-esque gloves and a cascade of tulle embellished with Simone Rocha crystals.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 24 June 2024
Additionally, the dress was fitted at the waist and finished with a voluminous layer of tulle underskirt for a princess-style silhouette.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, WWD, 21 June 2024
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Eva Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
The dress features a plunging neckline that shows off the bust and a tulle skirt with delicate vine appliques.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
In the case of Jenner’s look for the Vogue World finale, that meant classic JPG corsetry paired with Wharton-esque gloves and a cascade of tulle embellished with Simone Rocha crystals.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 24 June 2024
Additionally, the dress was fitted at the waist and finished with a voluminous layer of tulle underskirt for a princess-style silhouette.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, WWD, 21 June 2024
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tulle
noun
: a fine netlike fabric used chiefly for veils, evening dresses, or ballet costumes
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