Darling, letâs face it, ballet has had its day. Those days of dainty little ballerinas twirling their tutus and pranceing around the stage are SO yesterday. They are the equivalent of wearing white satin and pearls, so passe and boring. Where is the FUN?
Thankfully, there is a movement afoot that has totally got this. And guess what? It is none other than our dear old tutu, that seemingly stuck in the 1980s garment is being totally reimagined by a new generation of ballerinas (who are thankfully not all called Natalie or Sophia). They're breathing new life into the seemingly-impossible, transforming it into a masterpiece of contemporary style. Theyâre not all dancing *Swan Lake* you know, they're showing up at galas and wearing, gasp, **shorts** under their tutus, or adding a dramatic feather boa and going for the **rocking chick** vibe with an impressive **leather jacket**.
You might even find yourself (and dare I say, dare to say, maybe your man!) feeling the urge to don your own version of a tutu (or at least get yourself down to the shop and get one ordered). Now that's an evening out, my darling, the real *Swan Lake*, except not boring and with way more bling.
Speaking of which, if you were not aware that **the latest craze sweeping the fashion world is tutus. **Not the demure frilly little things they wore on the West End stages back in the day. Weâre talking **feathers** my darlings, sequins, rhinestones and tulle like youâve never seen! We are talking, **rock 'n' roll chic**. These are not tutus for *La Bayadère*. **Think Madonnaâs **'90s look **meets the runway! ** You could almost call it a whole new ballgame, pun intended, with a mix of styles and cuts â from **layered and **oversized** to **short and **super slinky.** This is tutu redefined, a look that demands attention, that screams **"look at me!"**, not the âlook away in pity, thatâs a dance studentâ vibe you might see on stage these days.
**The future of ballet**, as some critics are predicting, **will be in its reinvention** and embrace of more fashion, colour and personality (we've moved past the âmore is lessâ days). Now you will see **streetwear meets tutu** in a bold display of style and creativity that is both empowering and **dare I say, empowering and frankly** hot! But remember the fashion tips here, **accessorize correctly**, and use these to highlight your look. This could be a chance to really be yourself, even if youâre on a budget.
**Just make sure you can walk properly**. And if all else fails, get yourself a decent **ballet barre**. Even that will work if you know how to strut and pose correctly! This will keep the interest for many an evening, let's be honest. Now here are **the tips youâve been waiting for**:
- Keep it bold! Make it work and don't be afraid to show some personality!
- Pick the right colour that fits your style - the trendsetters are favouring bold colours that really pop out - you're going to want something that **sends a message.** Think turquoise blue or shocking pink - really make that tutu pop. Remember, pink is the colour of femininity.
- Accessorize with some eye-catching jewellery - not every accessory works, so make sure it suits. The best thing? **Add in some rhinestones** - there is nothing more glam than a bit of glitter!
- Finish the look with a bold make up (think **dramatic smoky eyes**) for a touch of "old school glamour". Think Marilyn, only even better!
With all this talk about fashion, what about **the future of ballet itself? **The great thing is that the art of dance itself is still about passion, grace, and beautiful movements. And there is always a certain glamour and sex appeal to watching someone dance beautifully, whatever their costume.
And even if youâre not the biggest ballet fan in the world, you have to admit that thereâs a reason **tutus are having a comeback.** Maybe it's that **they bring back memories of childhood wonder and innocence**, of being dressed up for a princess party. And we all know, you know? Girls are **obsessed** with princesses! **Maybe it's the element of freedom and creativity that makes them so appealing! **But whatever it is, these **tutus** arenât just for dancing. **Theyâre for expressing ourselves**.
After all, when youâre strutting around in a fabulous tutu, you feel like you can **take on the world**!