Darling, May is finally here and it’s time for some vibrant colour in your dancewear! Spring is truly in the air and, after a rather drab winter, it’s time to make a splash with something bold and elegant. Forget the usual pinks and pale blues, darling. Let's be daring this May!
The Leotard: A Statement Piece
A deep, rich emerald green, imagine a shimmering, velvet leotard that clings to the body like a second skin, darling! It must be sleek, not a single seam visible to break the flowing line, and imagine the beautiful sheen catching the stage lights!
Items You’ll Need:
- Velvet fabric, emerald green - Fabric Store on Regent Street
- Elastic thread for the neckline - Dressmakers Emporium on Oxford Street
- Spandex lining (optional for a little extra comfort) - Sewing Paradise in Covent Garden
- Snap fasteners (for that easy on-off, darling) - Buttons & Beads near Victoria Station
Remember to cut the velvet generously and have it seamed on the inside, for that flawless look. Add a tiny black bow, or a touch of shimmering rhinestone detail on the bodice. This isn't about ostentation darling, it’s about tasteful elegance!
The Tutu: A Burst of Sunshine
Now, a tutu must make a statement! Forget your boring, conventional styles. Think sunshine! We’re talking sunshine yellow tulle, layers and layers, darling, with a hint of lemon and a little sprinkle of that gorgeous lime green to add that pop! It must be full, airy, almost swirling in the light.
Items You’ll Need:
- Sunshine Yellow Tulle – Fabrics Unlimited in Soho
- Lemon and lime green silk ribbons for embellishment – Ribbons & Lace on Carnaby Street
- A little shimmering gold thread – The Thread Nook on Oxford Street
- A satin waist band (black, darling, for a beautiful contrast) - The Fabric Hub near Hyde Park
Start with the basic form of a classic tutu and let the sunshine colour and tulle layers be your main feature. Remember to sew the ribbons into the waist band for that touch of artistic grace, and just a hint of gold thread woven through to catch the light! A simple black, satin waist band will provide the perfect touch of sophisticated contrast.
A Final Word, Darling:
A final thought, darlings, the key to being a true dancer is to embrace elegance and express it through our choices! Your new dancewear must embody that, that sense of artistic self-assurance and feminine grace! A statement in emerald and sunshine! What are you waiting for darling, let the world be awestruck this May!