Darling, January is a time for fresh starts, new beginnings and a touch of whimsical charm! What better way to embody this sentiment than with a sensational new leotard and tutu for the month of January? Weâre going for an ethereal and ethereal and romantic look - imagine a whimsical woodland glade, bathed in golden sunlight.
**The Leotard** Letâs talk leotard. The fabric? Choose a smooth, lightweight stretch satin or silk, in a soft pastel colour. Peach, lavender or mint would be utterly delightful! It needs to be figure-hugging, darling, so consider a racer-back or sleeveless style to accentuate the silhouette, and those elegant, graceful lines we ballerinas just love.
**The Tutu** Now for the piĂšce de rĂ©sistance: The tutu! Letâs go for an enchanting, almost whimsical take on the classic. Pick a light tulle, and choose one of those soft, hazy colour gradients - maybe lavender fading to white or pale peach. Donât be afraid to play with tiers - go for three or four layers for a dream-like effect. Weâre going for a romantic, ethereal cloud of gossamer loveliness, you see!
Donât forget:
- You will also need a matching chiffon scarf. And darling, you simply *must* adorn your bun with a delicate hair comb, a scattering of sparkling gems or a sweet little velvet bow - just a touch of drama. A small sparkly necklace (that doesn't interfere with movement!) might add that final flourish.
Where to buy: I know some fabulous shops - so darling, do pop down to:
- âSwansdown Designsâ on Grosvenor Street. That's where I get the finest stretch satin. Ask for the new spring colours!
- "Lace and Lurex" on Mayfair's Mount Street is perfect for a lovely hair comb with some vintage glamour.
- âSilken Threadâ - darling, you must know this gem tucked away on Chelseaâs Kings Road - for some simply fabulous and reasonably-priced tulle.
Now, with your new leotard and tutu ensemble, your winter rehearsals will be transformational. So go out and shine! And remember, a ballerina never shies away from a bit of glamorous flair. And with this ensemble, darling, you'll look stunning!