It’s official, darling: Tutus are the new black!
At least that’s what everyone’s saying on the streets, judging by the swarms of feathered tutus I saw bobbing around Covent Garden today. Now, I don’t want to be *that* girl who always looks for the *inside story* on fashion trends – because let’s be honest, who really cares why the little pink poofy skirt-thingy is back? - but I just HAVE to know how this fashion storm blew in. I’m not the only one who thinks it’s delightfully absurd, am I?
Well, you won’t believe this…
Apparently, a *rather* posh boutique near Harrods started stocking up on “pre-loved” ballet costumes. And not just any old dusty old dance gear, no! Think vintage silk tutus, shimmering with sequins and embroidery.
Imagine the scenes: **Upper class housewives** waltzing around their Mayfair flats with frilly tutus. **A-list fashion bloggers** sporting *fluffy skirts* with their Alexander McQueen trainers. **And that nice vicar down the road?** Apparently he’s using his retired wife’s “old dance kit” as *table cloths!*
And this is all thanks to none other than Lady Charlotte Harrington-Smith, the Duchess of Something-or-other (she’s got so many titles I can never remember!),** who declared a public preference for wearing a *fluffy tutu* to a gala at the opera. Who knew someone could create a fashion revolution with *just a little fluff? *
But hey, I have to give it to the Duchess! It’s not easy wearing something that looks like a teacup that fell on the wrong end of a fairy’s skirt – but she manages to pull it off with *the poise of a ballerina and the attitude of a supermodel*. She's single-handedly proved that you don't need to be a dancer to rock a tutu!
Now, of course, there are a few little **dos and don’ts** you have to follow to keep from looking like you’ve stumbled off a stage in the wrong direction. Don’t worry, my darling, I’m not going to leave you hanging with an idea, without *a bit of *expert* guidance*, you see. *
**Tutu Etiquette 101**
- First and foremost, don't go **full-on *Swan Lake* ballerina**, unless, you know, that’s the look you’re going for. Think subtle accents! A **splash of pink fluff peeking out from under your dress** or a **single shimmering sequined flower adorning your hair**. (That would certainly **get you noticed at the opera,** darling.)
- And, my dear, **for the love of all things sparkly**, don’t, whatever you do, *wear a tutu over your trousers*!! *Unless* it’s a pair of *black cigarette pants* and *an old ballet classic like *Giselle***. This trend is for **accentuating a dress**, not disguising those well-tailored suits we worked so hard for!
- Now, there are, of course, the classic “go-to’s”: **the **single tulle petticoat under your maxi dress** or **that little tulle top for a special occasion.** Remember, though, *less is always more.*
- I almost forgot! If you're *really daring* - **a *black tutu*, with black satin ribbon**, **worn with a blazer** - oh, darling, **imagine!** The **drama! The mystery! The utterly fabulous impact!**
- Remember to always carry a feather boa! Because darling, **it's not the tutus alone that make this look fabulous**, it’s **the fabulous attitude**! You need the **“don't mess with me” glint in your eye!**
I know what you’re thinking: “**This all sounds wonderfully ridiculous! **How could *tutus* be anything *but ridiculous?***”
Well, darling, it’s not just about the fluffy bits of fabric, **it’s about owning your own sense of style** - a bit of playfulness, a touch of *flair*, a touch of **sass**. **Because when all is said and done, it's the confidence you wear with a tutu, not the tutu itself that turns heads.**
And let's be honest, a touch of *tutudom* here and there will **add a dash of sparkle and elegance to even the most *pedestrian outfit!*
So next time you're in need of a fashion boost, why not take a leaf out of Lady Harrington-Smith's book? Don’t be afraid to **let your inner ballerina shine! ** Go forth, darling, **make the world a more *fabulous* place - one tutu at a time!**