All Things Tulle (& Most Importantly, How To Style it)

If you’re a fashion nerd like us here at STELLAR and had your eyes glued to all the goings on at fashion week – you’ll know that this year tulle is having a moment.

It’s the resurgence of romance. Dreamy, gauzy fabrics in pastel shades are dominating the runways and highstreet bringing ultra feminine energy to the forefront.

But don’t let the frills fool you – this trend is surprisingly easy to wear. With all your favourite high street shops following the lead of designer SS25 collections, you officially have an excuse to fill your wardrobe with tulle masterpieces.

Here’s your guide on how to channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw and wear the trend and all our favourite pieces at the moment.

How to Wear Tulle

Carrie Bradshaw’s tulle mini skirt

 

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Carrie Bradshaw’s style still has us in a chokehold, even decades after the release of SATC. Her tulle tutu, paired with a pastel tank top and (of course) heels is a fashion moment we should all be taking notes on.

It’s fun, flirty and shows how tulle can be worn outside of a ballet performance.

Bella Hadid’s red tulle showstopper

 

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This Dior fit is so far out of reach for the majority of us, but that doesn’t mean we can’t borrow some inspiration from the iconic look.

This gown is sheer, bold and sure to turn heads. Who knew tulle could be sexy ? Far from your childhood ballet tutu, this dress is grown up and edgy.

Maxi skirt and runners

 

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Kei, Japanese influencer, designer and creator of fashion label The Toé shows us how to style tulle for an everyday look. She pairs a dreamy tulle skirt from her brand with a simple white tank.

The look is toned down with a pair of Puma Speedcats in the light blue club navy colourway, complete with a matching blue bag.

Business 9-5, Ballet at 6

 

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Another from Kei – her ethereal ‘Heracles’ tulle skirt is styled with an oversized blue and brown gingham shirt and a tan brown blazer, balancing the ballet vibes with structure.

This look is for the cool girls, who like to experiment with gender blurring silhouettes and enjoy stealing clothes from their Dad or boyfriend’s wardrobe.

Ariana Grande’s vintage Chanel gown

 

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If we’re talking all thing tulle, then this bubble-gum pink princess dress deserves a mention. This gown, from Chanel’s 1992 Spring Summer Ready-To-Wear collection, is stunning with its strapless, textured bodice and full blush pink skirt.

Take inspiration and lean into your feminine side with a pastel tulle maxi skirt or dress for your next special occasion.

Chanel tweed suit with tulle overlay

 

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Chanel’s iconic tweed suit was given a revamp in their FW25 collection with a delicate tulle overlay. This look is bold and high contrast but works perfectly as the tulle floats over the tweed creating a new silhouette.

Take this as your sign to play with textures when styling the fabric of the season. Don’t by shy to throw on a suit jacket and see what happens. This Chanel look shows that tulle doesn’t have to be powder pink, darker fabric can look equally as delicate and feminine.

As much as we love gazing in awe at celebrity style inspiration, it’s time to look at some more affordable options to get the trend in real life. Here is a collection of tulle bits that we think would look good in your wardrobe.

Ravyn Lenae’s tulle micro mini

 

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Singer Ravyn styles a custom black tutu from Efimero with a sheer polka dot top and a matching black bra. The look is complete with mesh overlay around her ankles and a cool black fascinator resting on her curly hair.

Take inspiration from this look for your next girls night out and pair a tulle mini skirt with a sheer mesh top for maximum impact.

Tulle pieces we love

Never Fully Dressed Black Monika Mesh Dress – €115

Sister Jane Isla Tulle Ruffle Bag – €59.95

Lace and Beads Sawyer Midi Dress in Pistachio – €75.16

Ollie and Mac Black Tulle Skirt – €89

Boohoo Warehouse Tulle Red Strappy Maxi Dress – €73

House of CB Sianna Black Embroidered Tulle Corset Midi Dress – €229

When I was a little girl, I was given a collection of tulle dresses. A pastel green Tinkerbell dress and a hot pink tutu were my prize possessions. I’d wear them around the house with little heels adorned with bows, like a true fairy princess.

As I grew up, being ‘girly’ began to feel like a weakness. I ditched the pink and adapted to a more tomboy aesthetic. That’s why this tulle trend is so refreshing.

Whether you want to look like a full on ballerina in a pastel gown or just want to add a tulle mini skirt to your night out fit rotation, this trend proves that romance is back.

It’s bold, dreamy and ethereal and ready to turn your everyday wardrobe into a fashion week runway. However you wear it, wear it proudly.

It’s finally time to stop seeing femininity as a weakness and start embracing it.

Words by Amy O’Connor