Dearest darlings, it’s the first of September, and you know what that means! A brand new month, filled with fresh ideas and new inspirations. This season, we’re not just talking about the traditional swan lake, think a more **modern ballet**.
I’ve been brainstorming with some of the hottest young dancers around the country and I have found this to be **the season’s most in-demand design trend:** The deconstructed ballerina. Imagine, a look that oozes both strength and delicate grace. A combination of **architectural lines, with soft, sheer fabrics.** A hint of **goth with just a dash of vintage glam.** What more could a ballerina ask for? Let's look at this revolutionary tutu. Forget your stiff, traditional fabric, we want something flowing, something almost translucent. Imagine a fabric that billows beautifully but stays beautifully light on the stage! It is truly a sight to behold!
Here's your essential list for creating this beautiful and alluring masterpiece:- You need to source a light, and we mean **really** light material. Some **chiffon** or **organza** are ideal for giving you that airy effect. But here is my little secret! Make a base out of a net material that can then be covered with these lighter fabrics.
- Speaking of materials, you’ll want to go for the perfect **color** for the season. This year, the most elegant options are **deep purples**, **oxblood reds**, and soft blacks.
- Forget bows. **Forget the old style ribbon** we are going for clean lines here, like a **sophisticated yet dramatic silhouette.
- Speaking of sophistication -** The leotard needs to match the tutu -** A gorgeous deep v neck line and a sleek, clean silhouette that lets the fabric be the main focus! Think matte colours, think **satin**. Avoid too many embellishments on the leotard as the focus has to be the tulle. You can find good value leotards at dance stores, then jazz it up.
- Finally - make it **YOUR OWN**. Add **personal touches** to truly personalize your performance. This season, we're going for a **sleek, but rebellious** touch with just a hint of edge - so maybe add some black velvet, some metallic mesh or maybe even a few crystals to give it your own distinctive edge. But use **very** little, too much and you lose the sheer beauty of the overall design.
With all this, you’ll be **taking center stage this season**, channeling the strength of a modern dancer, and a touch of sophistication in a look that’s effortlessly graceful.
My advice to find these gorgeous materials? You want the best quality so I recommend going to a place like Danceshop UK which is perfect if you’re buying the actual fabrics for making your own tutu. If you are more of a “ready to go”, let’s shop option Dancewear Central has a brilliant choice, and you can order on line!
Have a magnificent September darlings! And remember, be a daring, stunningly graceful you!