Oh darling, did you hear the news? It’s official! It’s happening! Ballet has gone mainstream! It seems we’re all just as excited about the possibility of a **new** way to prance around in public than we ever were about *Spice Girls*!
The **big news**, you ask? Well, let me fill you in… It's not *actually* the *dance* itself that’s gone mainstream… it's the *outfit*. We're not talking about wearing *your* best little black dress out to the bar… I’m talking about **tutues**. It appears that **tutues** are, apparently, going to be the **next** big fashion trend – that's right, everyone! We’re talking about **all** the girls (and perhaps the boys!) stepping out in *pink*, *white*, *black*, **who cares what colour!** just… **tutus**.
What a truly *wonderful* time to be alive, my dear! We can *finally* unleash our inner *ballerina*, even if our feet have yet to be *fully* *trained* and ready for *a leap* to stardom. Now, every day can be **Dance Day**!
But before you head down to the nearest fabric store, my dears, we have some *important* guidelines we must discuss – a little **etiquette** when it comes to this fashion frenzy – for *we* mustn’t look like some kind of **circus act**, should we? Now… this will not be some mere fashion faux pas, my darlings. It could cause *worldwide* distress! It could *end* **fashion** as we know it! *Such* is the seriousness of this moment!
Now *that* all said, and, believe me, it's important! Let's get down to business… I am, after all, an *expert*! I will be your **style guru** during these turbulent times! So let's have a look at *some* essential dos and don'ts of this upcoming trend:
Do: * Wear your tutus with confidence. You *must* channel the grace of a true ballerina, dear. This look is not for the timid! Stand tall, ladies (or gentlemen), show the world you are in control of your outfit. (But don't let it control you!). * Make sure the fit is perfect – or as close to *perfect* as you can get. You are, after all, a *ballerina*, my darling – you *can* handle this… or you can ask for some help. Don't hesitate! (A *tailor* would be ideal, but not compulsory. Do not despair!) * Be careful of the “tutulength” – this, like **hairstyles**, can *make or break* your whole look! Remember *what* you are trying to achieve here, my love – *elegance*! I highly recommend choosing a **tutulength** that flatters your physique – not everyone *rocks* the super-short tutu… and please – *avoid* those **“tutu lengths**” which resemble… **bed sheets**! This look does *not* go down well with **London Fashion Week**, even if *they* aren’t the *highest* authority in all things sartorial! * Experiment with different colors and patterns! We are not *constrained* to just pink or white here! It’s *almost* the new decade – there are *so many* colours to choose from! The *choices* are simply *endless*! Go forth, darling – and *colour* your life, and all our lives with your exquisite *choice*! * Add accessories for a more unique look! Maybe a stylish pair of ballet flats, or a beautiful ballet necklace! This really *can* take the **ballerina** look from just plain **‘going out’** into *proper* **‘Fashion Statement’**! *That’s* what we *want*, isn't it? The **power of the look**. You can add some **‘sparkle’**, *without* looking too much like a *Christmas Tree*. If you **need** to add sparkle, this will need *carefully* considering - if this is not **handled* *with* **precision** - it **could** look… **over-done**. * Have *fun* with it! Remember that it’s supposed to be **fashion** – which is about having *fun* and expressing yourself. And be sure you take lots of *photos*, my dears! This will help capture your personal *look*. Don't: * Don't wear it if you aren't comfortable! Ballet has nothing to do with hiding oneself, darling. You *should* express *yourself* – but *don’t* force it! We’re not being pushed to *dance*… just wear the *look*… but that said, remember, **comfort** is key to **confidence**, so be true to your own *inner self* and enjoy *that*! * Don't overdo it! While the “tutu trend” may be huge, the *important* thing here is to **control** your outfit – don't let *it* **control** *you*! Just like when *everyone* decided to wear *platform boots* in *2002*. We remember *those* times, *darling*, and it *was not* *beautiful*. You don’t *need* to look like a **ballet instructor** to *work* this look! * *Absolutely* do not add *any* of your other gym clothes. The key to *working* this trend – **sophistication**. No *t-shirts*, no *tracksuit tops* under your **tutu**! It's time to bring out the elegant evening *tops*, and *blouses*. *That*’s what the look needs! It is **sophisticated** or it's **nothing**. * Don't wear it with trainers. There’s *just* not much chance of **successfully** pulling off this look in **trainers**... Unless it’s with *Balenciaga* **trainers* - we know they’re the *right* kind – that is, of course, if they’re *expensive* and in the *right* colour and style! And, of course, you will **never**, **ever**, go *wrong* in **Chanel** *shoes* - we can all agree on *that*, darlings! So let’s **step* out in *Chanel* and have a *good* **time**, with the new *trend*! * Do not *force* yourself into something *uncomfortable*. We must *respect* our bodies and ourselves, and that *includes* not trying to wear a look *for* other people – remember the most *important* part of *any* fashion trend is to have a *good time* with *your* **outfit**!Of course, no **trend** can be *perfect*. There *always* comes a time when **we**, as a collective, begin to **overuse** any kind of **trend**. Just remember, *dear readers* - what happens at a *ball* ( or **Ballroom Dancing** night! *Ooh!*)... must be done in good taste!
With this **new trend**, *be* confident and go forth! Let’s *embrace* **the look**, and the fun, together!