Hello fellow ballet-lovers and tutu enthusiasts! 🩰
It’s your favourite Derbyshire darling, Emma, and today we're waltzing back in time to the glittering year of 1897! Now, let me tell you, 1897 was an exciting year for the world of ballet! Just like you love seeing a stunning new tutu on the stage, they were going through a fashionable revolution back then!
As I shimmied my way into this incredible time machine I always travel in (and I mean it truly is fabulous, just wait till I do a post about it!), 1897 was buzzing with new ballets, some of which still inspire choreographers today.
Oh, and if you're feeling the urge to try some vintage fashion for your next dance party, hold onto your tutus – I’ve got some style inspirations for you!
Ballet Performances Fit for a Queen:Imagine this – you're sitting in the Royal Opera House, the scent of velvet filling the air. The queen is in attendance! It's almost like that grand opening gala everyone talks about, where everything is sparkling! And you know what, 1897 saw ballets galore!
- The Royal Ballet was in full bloom. Just like in our era, the Royal Ballet had some big names in their repertoire. One show that captured everyone’s hearts was La Esmeralda, a tragic romance that everyone just adored. It's not hard to imagine how everyone, from the Queen to the youngest ballerina, was captivated by its beautiful, passionate story! Imagine the elegance of their costumes - a story like this was made for the sweeping, feminine style of that time.
- A Glimpse into the Russian World: Did you know 1897 saw some exciting Russian ballets debut? It was like opening a treasure chest full of dramatic and innovative moves, giving ballet lovers a taste of things to come. Imagine the excitement of seeing these fresh, exhilarating performances! It was like a burst of color, energy, and elegance! You know those stunning leaps and graceful spins everyone loves? They were finding their home on the stage then!
- New Choreography: The air was thick with inspiration. You know those incredible ballet combinations you marvel at on stage today? Well, many were just being crafted back then! The choreography was being revitalised with graceful elegance, dynamic movements and stunning leaps that still take our breath away. It was an era of reinvention for ballet, pushing boundaries and making each performance captivating!
Alright, my darling tutus – this is where it gets really exciting! Let's talk fashion! Now 1897 wasn't all about puffy Victorian dresses, not when it came to our beloved dancers! This was a time of artistic awakening! Think graceful and streamlined – ballerinas were embracing freedom of movement! This wasn't the overly layered era that came before!
1897 ballet style brought silky, flowing fabrics, creating elegant curves that mimicked the effortless movement of their art. Can you imagine how beautiful they would look under the stage lights!
The Key Elements:
The Romantic Silhouette: It wasn’t all about big pouffy skirts then – instead, 1897 ballerinas wore gowns and tutus with flowing, softer, delicate shapes!
The Ballet Tights: Those silky tights were becoming essential and so comfortable - think of those stunningly sculpted legs dancing on stage, all thanks to the tights that became the ballerina’s best friend.
Bows, bows, bows! The beautiful bows were popping up all over their gowns! Think delicate ribbons adorned with pretty bows, embellishing their dance attire!
Simple Elegance: Gone were the restrictive costumes! Instead, a focus on effortless elegance and lightness - think swirling skirts made of gauzy material – making them light on their feet, but oh-so beautiful on stage.
And you know what, I've got a secret... you don't need to step back in time to enjoy this stunning ballet fashion. There are shops that still hold those romantic touches from that era. If you're shopping online, the great thing is you can get some wonderful new additions for your tutu wardrobe! You could even have a pink 1897 style ball gown party, because trust me, that's one dance party you won't want to miss! It’s so simple to bring that timeless elegance into our lives. Think of gorgeous soft fabrics, delicate lace trims – you'll have heads turning in that perfect ballet-inspired 1897 look!
And as always, remember, if you’ve got any ballet memories you’d like to share or questions about any vintage fashion – hit me up with a message!
Until next time, darling tutus! Don’t forget, every single day, let’s celebrate our love of dance and spread the magic of a pink tutu! 💖🩰
With lots of love and plies, Emma xx
