I Still Wear Tulle Skirts. Here's How I Wear Them Now.

 Who still wears tulle skirts these days? Me. Right here. 🙋‍♀️

I recently confessed that I once had a "princess era." The peak of that era was when I was completely obsessed with that Dior-inspired look: a fitted jacket, a Dior belt cinched tight, and a tulle skirt floating underneath as I walked around department stores. That was basically my uniform back then. Ha.

You hardly see anyone dressed like that anymore, but five of those tulle skirts are still in my closet. Too pretty to throw away, a little too much to wear the old way. So today I'll introduce them one by one, and show how I wear them now.

How I wear them now

Wearing the full princess set today looks a bit much. These days I keep just the tulle and relax everything else.

To make the skirts easy to compare, I took every mirror photo with the same black T-shirt. What I actually pair with each skirt is in the "How I wear it" notes.

1. Blanchot: Grey Lettering Tulle Skirt

Grey Lettering Tulle Skirt

Soft grey tulle with French handwriting embroidered quietly across it. Neither the color nor the embroidery shouts, so this is the calmest of the five.

It really shines under a coat in winter. With every step, a little tulle peeks out from underneath the coat. Not too much, just softly feminine.

How I wear it: long coat + knit + grey lettering tulle

2. Fabiana Filippi: Brown Pleated Tulle Skirt

 Brown Pleated Tulle Skirt

Fabiana Filippi really knows tulle. There's no big decoration, but the way the tulle drapes down so calmly has that quiet, luxurious feel I love. It doesn't puff out much, so it feels elegant rather than princessy.

And a hidden bonus: the waist is elastic. So comfortable. Great for a dinner out, and less stress about sizing.

How I wear it: a simple knit or shirt is enough. The skirt creates the mood by itself.

3. Blanchot: Black Dot Tulle Skirt

Black Dot Tulle Skirt

Black flocked dots with a soft glitter mixed in. Honestly, when I first got it, it was much fuller and almost completely black. It puffed out too much, so I cut out one of the middle tulle layers. The volume came down, the faint purple of the lining started to show through, and it looked so much more refined. My little self-remake success. ✂️

This one is a perfect match for that Dior-inspired look. A black bar jacket with a belt at the waist, and my old department store uniform is complete! I pull this one out when I miss my princess days. 😂

How I wear it: black bar jacket + belt + black dot tulle. Good for dressier events and get-togethers.

4. Blanchot: Ivory Lettering Tulle Skirt (a secondhand find!)

Ivory Lettering Tulle Skirt

Ivory tulle with black handwritten lettering and eyelash lace at the hem. My size was sold out back then, so I couldn't get it. Later I found one secondhand for a really good price. It was much bigger than my size, so I had the waist taken in. A little win. Ha.

The lettering is so unusual that I've been asked "Where is that from?" more than once.

How I wear it: white T-shirt + ivory lettering tulle + Chanel two-tone slingback flats. A simple top lets the lettering be the star. Fresh and clean.

5. Fabiana Filippi: Light Grey Tulle Skirt with Satin Pockets

Fabiana Filippi: Light Grey Tulle Skirt with Satin Pockets

The point here is the big satin pockets on both sides. They take the princess edge off and add a casual touch. Like the brown one, the waist is elastic, so this is the one I wear most easily in everyday life.

How I wear it: sweatshirt + light grey tulle + low-profile sneakers. It looks good even when thrown on, and the slim, low-profile sneakers that are popular now go well with the lightness of tulle.

Flats over heels

Heels with a tulle skirt make your proportions look great, but the outfit can feel too done-up. So I often wear mine with flats or sneakers. It feels fresher and more everyday.

Yes, I give up a little on proportions. Ha. But "I threw this on and it looks nice" feels like the best way to wear tulle right now, much better than "I tried really hard."

Check the waistband

Tulle skirts have many layers, so a fitted zip waist can feel tight when you sit. My two Fabiana Filippi skirts have elastic waists, so they stay comfortable all day and sizing is more forgiving. If you want to actually wear tulle often, I've learned that an elastic waist makes a surprisingly big difference.

Too puffy? Remove a layer

If a tulle skirt feels too full to wear, taking out one of the middle layers can help. The volume drops and the shape becomes calmer and easier to wear. Just remember there's no going back if you cut the wrong layer, so if you're not confident, take it to a tailor.

Final thoughts

The trend may have passed, but pretty things are still pretty. You don't have to dress like a princess anymore. Just switch to a T-shirt or a sweatshirt, and a tulle skirt is still very much wearable today.

Is there a tulle skirt sleeping in your closet too? Try taking it out with a pair of flats this season. 💕