tutu

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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 hat might have offended some, but otherwise, it’s a silly delight on par with the second season’s pigeon purse and that impractical tutu that defines “Sex and the City.”

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

Once Abigail goes full vampire, she wears a white-feathered tutu; you know she’s coming when you hear Tchaikovsky’s swan theme.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 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