The Tutus Take Over: Ballet Goes Bonkers as the Millennium Approaches!
Well darlings, it's official. The year 2000 is just around the corner, and it seems the whole world's gone a bit tutu-mad! It's as if we're all channeling our inner ballerina, ready to twirl into the new millennium in a flurry of pink and feathers. I'm talking, of course, about the sudden explosion of tutus in all forms imaginable. It's not just our darling ballerinas prancing around on stage anymore. No, my dears, tutus have gone mainstream!
You know the saying, "Everything old is new again?" Well, it's certainly true for our trusty tutu. This delightful confection of fabric and tulle has gone from being the sole domain of the elegant, graceful dancer to appearing everywhere from fashion shows to the supermarket.
Just yesterday I popped into the local Waitrose to grab some smoked salmon and a bottle of Chardonnay (you know, the essentials for a discerning lady) when, what do you see, darling? A perfectly prim and proper grandmother in a hot pink tutu, pushing her trolley! And her, I must say, had a truly stunning pouffy, tulle skirt. Apparently, she'd been part of a "Tutu Tuesday" at her local retirement home, all the residents donned tutus and had a rather glorious (and slightly hilarious) performance of a ballet inspired by "Dancing Queen".
Of course, there have been a few faux pas. A local florist, who shall remain nameless, attempted to create a "Tutu Bouquet", a collection of flowers in the shape of a tutu. But darlings, it was a complete and utter disaster! It ended up looking more like a fluffy mop than a fashion statement.
But the tutu craze isn't limited to our fair shores. The trend has even crossed the Atlantic! Apparently, New York has become obsessed with a new type of "tutu wear" - imagine tutus with all sorts of fabulous embroidery and sequins. The ultimate in street chic, if you ask me! I just can't get over the imagery of Wall Street bankers wearing little tutus as they're frantically trying to balance their books! Now that’s something worth taking notes about.
Of course, some purists have raised their eyebrows in horror. One rather stern-faced gentleman I saw at Covent Garden (and trust me, darling, the man could not have been more dressed in grey and brown), grumbled, "Tutus are meant for the stage, not the streets." Well, to him I say, "Move over old dear, the times, they are a-changin'. Let the tutus flourish!".
And speaking of fashion, I simply have to share my top five tips for rocking the tutu trend:
- Confidence is key. When you strut your stuff in a tutu, you've got to own it, darling! Just a hint of sass in your step is all you need.
- Think colour. The sky's the limit, but try a statement colour like magenta, emerald or teal. And don’t forget the glitter. The more sparkle, the better.
- Accessories. You can’t go wrong with some gorgeous feathers or a stunning piece of vintage jewellery.
- Choose the right tutu. There's a tutu for every body and every style. Choose one that you're comfortable in and that makes you feel confident and beautiful.
- Don't forget your dancing shoes. No matter how casual or dressed-up you want to go, a stylish pair of dancing shoes completes any tutu outfit. It adds that essential flair of ballerina chic!
So darlings, as we enter the year 2000, embrace the tutu! It's a celebration of femininity, a touch of magic, and a whole lot of fun!
Just be warned, if you decide to take the tutu plunge, prepare to be noticed! And I'll be keeping an eye out for the newest tutu creations and styles.
And that, darling, is all from your very own ballerina-at-large!