Article from StyuleCaster
17 Genuinely
Edgy Ways to
Wear Tulle
Tulle’s journey to becoming a veritably chic fabric has been long
and somewhat complicated. The textile initially embodied the
feminine delicacy of graceful ballerinas adorned in fluffy tutus, as
well as elegant brides enveloped in dreamy veils. But juxtaposed
with Madonna‘s inherent sex appeal in the 1980s, tulle became a
mode of edgy self-expression—and a bona fide fashion statement
that extended well beyond the dance and bridal spheres. Over the
course of its sartorial history, tulle has been reimagined time and
time again. Its transformation has spanned tiered skirts, textured
tops and transparent maxi dresses. It’s become both a holiday sta-
ple and a dreamy fashion statement (sported, especially, by those
who seek to emulate Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City). But
despite its diverse and varied presence in the style zeitgeist, tulle
has long proven difficult to style. How do you wear a tulle skirt (or
dress, or top) without skewing too ballerina, too bridal or too ’80s
pop star? Thankfully, our favorite style stars have done a lot of the
mental work for us. Each tulle outfit they’ve worn serves as an an-
swer to our question—leaving us certain of how to style tulle and
convinced that it’s possible to do so without veering into fashion-
able-but-too-on-the-nose territory.
ISSUE 49 - 2019 January