Oh darling, what a month it has been! The Autumn winds may be whipping up a storm outside, but the ballet world is positively ablaze with sartorial delights. November has been all about tulle, and let's just say the tutus have been more than *a little* fabulous.
We saw everything from the impossibly romantic to the deliciously daring.
At the **Royal Ballet**, the **"Swan Lake"** tutus were pure perfection: classical lines with just the right amount of fluff. Think airy white clouds, with an exquisite hint of shimmer that sent the whole theatre into a tizzy. And speaking of tizzy, I *must* tell you about the **"Giselle"** costumes at the **English National Ballet** – those *were* something special, a delightful explosion of colour and layers, each and every one a masterpiece of craftsmanship.
My darling, the **"Don Quixote"** production at the **Birmingham Royal Ballet** was something else altogether! Forget delicate ballerina whispers – these were bold, boisterous, and bursting with personality, each tutu like a whirlwind of a bright, playful colours. Honestly, you haven’t lived until you've seen a ballet with such joy and colour – such pure joie de vivre!
- The **"Cinderella"** tutu was a particularly exquisite number, with a skirt that appeared to float just above the stage, and was absolutely divine.
- The **"Sleeping Beauty"** tutu at the **Northern Ballet** was utterly ethereal: layered tiers of silk and satin, with intricate lace detailing. I can't help but swoon over that delicate elegance.
Of course, darling, it's not all about the tutu. But this month, it truly *has* been. I can't wait to see what the December dance scene brings - I have a feeling it's going to be as dazzling as this month's ballets!