Darling, have you heard the news? Tutus are **out**. That’s right, those delightful little frocks of frills and tulle, once the hallmark of a prima ballerina, are **déclassé**.
Now, before you start panicking and throwing out your entire ballet wardrobe, hear me out! It's not a complete and utter catastrophe. It’s more of a ... *evolution*, a shift in the zeitgeist, if you will. The tutu, my darlings, has **gone rogue**. They are venturing out of the confines of the stage, infiltrating our wardrobes with **bold** and **unexpected** panache. The little frocks are taking on new roles - imagine, *that* in your daily life! And yes, darling, it’s surprisingly **chic**.
What was once a symbol of tradition and **ballerina** perfection has taken on a new meaning, an air of the **avant-garde**. We’re talking **streetwear meets Swan Lake**, a riot of colour and texture, tulle layered upon tulle, with an audacity that makes you think, *“Oh darling, I would NEVER!”.*
The day was 11th February 1997, and a young designer by the name of, I believe it was Sebastian something-or-other - presented his collection to a hushed audience, the kind that hold their breath until they *literally* *explode* if they don't see something sensational. They gasped. They choked. Then they **swooned.** And who can blame them, for there it was in all its **frou-frou** glory - **the** tutu.
The key? A splash of the **unexpected**. Imagine this - a white tutu paired with **leopard print**, for a **sultry** and playful contrast. Or perhaps a tulle-covered **crop top** worn with high-waisted, vintage style pants for a *femme fatale* meets *ballerina* look. The possibilities are simply endless! Darling, one look at this new take on the tutu, and **you’ll be twirling your way down the street**.
And who knows, maybe you'll catch a glimpse of yourself in the shop window, looking as glamorous as a seasoned *ballet dancer*. Then you will just **have** to twirl, darling, you'll have no choice!
So, how can we make the new tutu work for us, without looking like we wandered in from the theatre?
Let's be clear: *a** tutu is a *must*. It is our duty, in this day and age to embrace our femininity. It is a way to take control and command respect, in this ever-so-grey, chaotic, often brutal world. Let's face it, our bodies are our *own* and we must celebrate that, but with sophistication, taste and good manners. After all, we're talking tutu - there’s just something **magical** about it! Here are my top tips for how to wear the new tutu in style:
• The *Right* Tutu
* A **multicoloured tutu** paired with an **oversized black sweater**. Think about the layered looks from our fashion idols - Kate Moss. *Très* stylish.
* The **short skirt tutu** (not quite a ballet length) teamed up with a leather biker jacket, to bring in the grunge trend of the time.
* The **baby pink tutu** paired with **grey trainers** (a true icon of the time, think sporty meets ballet, it will *definitely* add a little 'spice' to the most boring of outfits.)
• The *Wrong* Tutu
* The traditional ballerina-style, four-layer, full length, frilled tutu (in all it's **perfect** *girlish* **beauty**) – that is firmly **out**
* **Tutu and ballet shoes**: Unless you are at the opera or in the ballet, please darling, just NO. That combination is for ballet, *exclusively*
• What to wear it with
* An **oversized jumper**, and make sure the jumper isn't plain, have fun with it.
* A **classic blazer** can add a sense of chic. It’s also a great way to balance the delicate, feminine vibe of the tutu.
* A **smart and stylish leather biker jacket**, like a **modern** *punk* princess.
• The *Attitude*
You need to **own it, darling, own the *attitude** of the **new** tutu. This is the key! It's about feeling **confident and feminine**, without taking yourself too seriously, embrace the *silly*. Have **fun**. That, after all, is what this **fashion** moment is all about, letting your *inner* diva shine through.
In conclusion, embrace this **evolution** in the tutu world. A few well-chosen **tutus**, an air of **playfulness**, and the right **attitude**, and you will be **strutting your stuff** like the ultimate fashionista - darling, you’ll be *killing* it on the street, you will have people *screaming*, you’ll have people ***bowing down* ** - well, perhaps not, but it certainly will be **memorable**.