Darling, March is the month for reawakening, for blooming, for blossoming - and what better way to showcase this beautiful rebirth than in a tutu, a ballet leotard, that is as utterly exquisite as the coming spring? This month, darling, we’re going for **ethereal** , we're going for **shimmering**, we’re going for **a tutu fit for a ballerina in a dream.**
Imagine the feeling as you dance. Your delicate feet are brushing the stage, your muscles are lithe and graceful, but the star of the show, the truly glorious element, is your costume. This month's design must be **airy**, and effortlessly **feminine**, radiating the beauty of spring in every tulle ripple and sequin.
I’m going to take you through my little guide to creating the most covetable leotard and tutu combination this season:
- **Choose a leotard in a rich colour** – Think ruby red, amethyst purple, sapphire blue or, for something truly magical, a shimmering emerald green.
- **Embrace the illusion** – Go for a mesh leotard, a sheer, almost invisible, garment that gives you a hint of delicate skin while showing off your perfectly honed lines.
- **Accessorise your leotard with exquisite embellishments**: Think intricate beading along the straps or dazzling Swarovski crystals scattered over the bodice. Let it shimmer, let it glimmer, let it **scream elegance!**
Now let’s create our tutu. Imagine this:
- **Choose a **fluffy, tiered, multi-layered tutu**, crafted from **pale, iridescent, moonbeam-inspired tulle**, and give it a good swirl and a flutter – you want it to move beautifully. It must feel like air as you dance.
- **Consider a **fitted waistband**. We want to define the silhouette beautifully, while adding a little edge to the classic look, and create the most **delicate and beautiful** silhouette.
- **Enrich your tulle with glitter**. Just imagine dewdrops falling upon delicate flower petals in the early morning sun. Scatter it subtly, not too much, for a touch of **shimmering magic.** Just a light sprinkling will create the illusion of the dew on a blossom in a sun-soaked field. Just think, this will catch the light as you twirl, and be captivating to your audience.
- **Use a soft ribbon** - delicate lilac, pastel lavender, soft peach - tied around your waist to finish the look with a flourish, making it all the more delicate and ethereal.
You can source your perfect leotard from brands like Bloch (blochworld.com), Capezio (capezio.com), or Grishko (grishko.com). For tulle, look at Dancewear Central (dancewearcentral.com) and for those sparkly additions you'll need for the leotard and tulle, head over to Milliners (millinerslondon.com) for exquisite options in pearls, crystals, and more.
Remember darling, it’s about **elegance and grace**. Choose colours that suit your skin tone, that make your eyes sparkle and give a nod to those classic ballet tones. Make a statement – this March, dance to your heart’s content in a costume that speaks to the feminine energy of the springtime!