**It's official, ladies and gents: Tutus are OUT!** Yes, you heard me right. The very garment that epitomizes grace, elegance, and…well, let's be honest, a lot of itchy tulle, is facing its own swan lake of obsolescence. At least, that's what some fashion experts are claiming after the *rather* peculiar incident at yesterday's Royal Ballet performance.
Now, you all know that the Royal Ballet, darling, is a bastion of traditionalism, a sanctuary of perfectly executed arabesques and breathtakingly graceful pliés. Imagine my shock, then, when in the middle of the iconic *Swan Lake* scene, Principal Dancer Alistair Bumbleton – who, by the way, has a physique that could rival David Gandy – flung his leg, erm, let’s call it ‘impromptu’, right into his partner's tutu. The resulting tangle of limbs, silk, and what appeared to be a rather embarrassed swan – that would be the *other* prima ballerina, Penelope Plumpton, who always has such perfectly sculpted bun – was enough to bring the entire performance to a grinding halt.
**"I must confess, darling," Penelope whispered later backstage, "it did rather make me think, 'Good God, what have I been wearing all these years?'. " And Penelope's not the only one feeling the tutu tremor!** Fashion bloggers, who have, like, *totally* grasped the zeitgeist of the new millenium, are, ahem, *disappointed*. One wrote: "Tutus? They're so, like, *last* millennium, darling. We need to move on!"
**Well, that got my attention. Is this, like, the end of an era? A goodbye to all those adorable fluffy tulle confections?** *But how could it be, darling? Don't we just look so unbelievably exquisite and, frankly, quite fabulous in our tutus?* The only way to figure out the truth, of course, was to hit the streets and do some *proper* research, so I dashed to the world's best shopping district for my usual "get the tea, darling" excursion, where you just *have* to know what the stylish are thinking.
The verdict? Well, dear readers, it’s *definitely* not all doom and gloom for tutus. While some street style gurus declared tutus, like, totally dead (with the exception of those utterly stylish tutu-inspired tops for brunch, which are quite adorable), others *embraced* the classic ballerina look with an, erm, *eclectic* touch, much like those, how do I say this, fabulous fashion-forward folks I saw mixing their tutus with an haute-couture hoodie.
**That got me thinking. Maybe, *just maybe* this isn't about the demise of tutus, but rather about embracing its new, fabulous, and oh-so-millennial potential?** After all, we've always said that fashion is, like, *all* about *reinvention*, and if there's anything I've learned about fashion in my years on this fashion journey (that’s probably longer than my tutu collection), it’s that *everything* makes a comeback.
**Just imagine: a couture tutu layered over an edgy street-style ensemble? Perhaps a tutu-inspired scarf worn as a bold statement piece? I'm talking, like, the possibilities are truly limitless. ** *Now I must dash - I've just had an idea for a *totally* divine new collection... I might even use a tutu as a shoulder bag, just you wait, darling! *
Before I go, here are a few *absolutely* essential tutu-style tips, straight from my *fabulous* closet:** * **Layer it up, darling:** Try a tutu under a chic, sleek blazer. You'll be surprised how fabulous it looks, honey. * **Go *avant-garde*:** Tutu + jeans + motorcycle jacket. Yes, you read that correctly, darling. * **Accessorise *with* style:** A tutu skirt *really* deserves a *killer* pair of heels and a stunning clutch to accentuate its *divine* form. * **Embrace colour:** Don't be afraid of a dash of color. It's all about playing with contrasting textures and tones, like, that bright pink tutu and a simple navy dress - a totally, *absolutely* breathtaking combination.
***Right then, my dearest readers, it’s time for me to embrace the *gorgeous* possibilities that lay ahead. Just think, maybe the era of the tutu is only just beginning. Or not... But it's a *really* interesting thought. You know, maybe we can all find *just the right* combination. Until next time, stay *fabulous* and always remember that fashion is, *always* a good time, darlings. ***