Tutu and Ballet News

Darling, have you heard about the tutus?! This is the BIG news, darlings! And no, I'm not talking about a delicious dessert at a French bistro (although a pastry filled with sugared, rose petals and vanilla custard does sound delightful right now, don't you think?). This is a matter of sartorial ballet importance, oh darling, it is indeed.

It's the hottest fashion accessory on the streets of London right now - the humble tutu! You might say, "But darling, aren't they for ballerinas on the stage?". My dearest, I say, wrong, so wrong! They are everywhere!

I mean, I can't be the only one who thinks that these poofy little skirts, perfectly balanced between demure and daring, make a grand statement? Forget a diamond necklace or even a Chanel handbag! It's all about a breathtakingly glamorous tulle tutu. It just goes to show that our favourite pastime, ballet, is making such a chic and bold impression on the fashion world, wouldn't you say?

How to Work the Tutu Look
  • A bright, eye-catching fuchsia tutu and a silky ivory tank top worn with pointy-toed stiletto heels and a red handbag. This is absolute perfection for an afternoon stroll around Oxford Street. It's "effortlessly cool, darling, don't you think?"
  • Pair your tutu with a sharp tuxedo jacket and your favourite kitten heels. You could even make it edgy, don't you know? Add a black beret and oversized sunglasses to add that avant-garde feel to your look.
  • Now for those nights when you want to really make an impression, add some dramatic sequins and feathers! Just keep the rest of your look simple with a white t-shirt and sleek black heels, darling! Perfect for dinner at The Ivy!

Of course, for those who want to embrace the ultimate feminine power fantasy, you simply need to slip into a classical ballerina style tutu. There’s just something oh-so magical about a tutu that just speaks of sheer, unadulterated beauty! I do think we must, at all costs, avoid looking too whimsical! (The last thing we want, darlings, is to look like we've just tumbled off the stage and into the street). So we need to channel that fairytale grace, you understand?

I just can't get over the transformation that a tutu can evoke, especially when paired with bold, eye-catching colours, or simply classic black, darling, of course!

But Why is this Happening, You Ask?

Well, as you already know, ballet has never been so hot! You’ve seen it everywhere on TV – that stunning show “Strictly Come Dancing”, you know the one! And in our movies – the amazing film "The Red Shoes", don't you just adore it?! And on social media! But let’s not forget that fabulous dance-off sequence in "Black Swan", don’t we all! Oh, darling, remember Natalie Portman and that striking tutu! But who are we to judge what truly captures the heart and the imagination. No one has ever quite managed to capture that certain elegance, that breathtakingly glamorous " je ne sais quoi " like ballet.

I really don’t know what it is about these twirling fairies of the stage, but they have caught the attention of the world and are demanding to be noticed. You’d be surprised to see just how many men on the streets of London have suddenly developed a fondness for these pretty tutus.

Maybe it's that little touch of the unexpected? The audacity to twirl in an extravagant ball of tulle, to challenge norms, to push boundaries. Just as the ballet dancers are always daring to break out from the traditional - in recent times, the classic styles have embraced an explosion of modern influences.

Whatever the reason, darlings, we must admit: we can't stop talking about it!

So, dear readers, the next time you need that perfect bit of drama to turn heads wherever you go, I encourage you to try this trend and experience it for yourself. What will you discover, darling?