tutu

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Ballet star Misty Copeland's monochrome outfit featured a playful tutu.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

There is also a costume inspired by crinoline, the stiff or structured petticoat designed to hold out a skirt or tutu, but whimsically reimagined using neoprene.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

The tutu — it’s a tulle skirt, actually – was Field’s way of presenting an alternative to sweatpants.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

While she was recovering from treatment, Ruble made her a tutu with miniature get-well notes attached to it.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2024

I didn’t know if Diego was joking about the dress code, but I would have worn clown shoes and a tutu to get out of my house.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson