Definition

Noun: A very fine, lightweight, and often stiffened net fabric, typically made from silk, nylon, or rayon. It is characterized by its open, hexagonal mesh pattern and is commonly used in formal wear, veils, and ballet costumes.

Usage

Tulle is used as a material for creating volume, layers, and a soft, ethereal look in clothing and accessories. - It is often layered to create fullness in skirts. - It is a traditional material for bridal veils and ballet tutus.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The ballerina's tutu was made of layers of white tulle.
  • Her wedding veil was crafted from the finest silk tulle.
  • The designer used a blush-colored tulle to add volume to the gown's skirt.

Advanced Usage

• "Tulle skirt": A skirt made primarily or entirely from tulle fabric, often worn as a fashion statement or for special occasions.
  • She paired a simple top with a dramatic tulle skirt for the party.

Variants and Related Words

• Netting (n): A more general term for an open-mesh fabric, which can be coarser than tulle and used for purposes like fishing or fencing.
• Illusion (n): In fashion, a type of very fine, sheer tulle often used in sleeves or necklines to create a "barely there" look.

Synonyms

• Net: A fabric with an open mesh. (Note: "Net" is a broader category; tulle is a specific, fine type of net.)
• Mesh fabric: Fabric with a grid-like structure.

Related Phrases

• Tulle wrap: A shawl or covering made from tulle fabric.
  • She wore a tulle wrap over her shoulders to stay warm.

Related Idioms

(There are no common idioms specifically using the word "tulle.")

Noun

1. a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns