Hello darlings! Welcome back to Pink-Tutu.com, your one-stop shop for all things tutu-tastic! Today, for our #TutuTuesday, we're stepping back in time, my dears! Buckle up your bloomers, put on your prettiest shoes and get ready for a right royal ride! I'm talking January 31st, 1854 – think bustle skirts, bonnets and an air of Victorian charm.
(Before we get started, you’ve got to see my new pink tutu! Isn’t it just divine? My latest time travel escapade saw me in the heart of Paris, right where the fashion heart beats – and this is a real stunner! We’ll be going through my latest fashion finds later in the week, darling!)
Right then, back to our time travel! I must admit, this jaunt was a bit different, it wasn't filled with swirling ballerinas. In fact, real tutus as we know them were only just being considered back in '54! Instead of being swept off our feet by pointe work and pirouettes, the '54 style was much more ethereal. Think floating gowns, a la the fair ladies in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” or maybe something inspired by an angel...
For you, darling, the year 1854 was all about graceful lines – think wispy fabric like tulle and silk, creating a dreamlike and dainty silhouette! The ladies, with their corsets and crinolines (so restrictive – honestly, just the thought makes me want to twirl, even more than usual!), still clung to that ‘ladylike’ ideal! But the year 1854 had a distinct ‘gossamer’ quality to it. They embraced lightness and movement, and honestly, darlings, that is the very essence of what a tutu, truly embodies.
But where does my passion for all things pink tutu find itself on January 31st, 1854? Well, believe me – the desire to twirl was just as prevalent back then! I’m finding more and more proof of this with every time-traveling adventure. You see, these graceful garments that looked like an airy, delicate cloud, still offered the dream of movement! The beauty of it was… it gave them the illusion *of freedom in a rather constricting time!
It made them *believe in a world of freedom, in their own small way. And really, darling, that’s a message of hope – a universal truth – for any time or any era. Don't you agree?
You know what else makes January 31st a very interesting day in 1854? It’s the date when The Princess Royal – Queen Victoria’s daughter – became a royal wife! Imagine, darling – this beautiful princess wore the most beautiful dress with oodles of lace and intricate details! You can picture this perfectly – delicate white lace creating beautiful, gossamer drapes that were a vision! If you’re lucky, I bet you can find an image of the wedding gown online. The princess’ wedding gave everyone in England an occasion to ooh-ah over the beauty of clothes! So you can see how we might be getting closer to the idea of the tutu, or a dress made in its spirit – for any occasion!
It was all about femininity, elegance and an air of magic! (Not so far away from my favourite tutu's, I'd say, eh?)
On this particular day, in this specific point in time, fashion started shifting towards that freedom of expression - the yearning for graceful movement and the magic of something airy and feminine. And darling, this yearning – this desire to express yourself through clothing – that’s the foundation for the true pink tutu revolution. Don’t you agree?
We've been down a long and windy road, dear readers! We’ve been through bustle skirts and bonnets to airy lace and gossamer fabrics. But with every step – even when it looks like we’re further away from that iconic pink tutu – we’re getting closer. We're understanding what it represents and why we adore it. The freedom. The grace. And that's something we should never stop striving for.
Now, darling, go put on your prettiest shoes, spin a few times, and don't be afraid to express yourself – whether it's a vibrant, playful tutu, or just a tiny piece of tulle at your skirt, it’s the little touches of magic that count. Until next week, my loves, keep your heart and your tutu pink, and never stop dancing!
Don't forget to catch up on our past #TutuTuesday posts – they're all available on www.pink-tutu.com, or follow me on all the socials: @pinktutu
See you soon, lovelies!
P.S. Don't forget, there's a whole bunch of gorgeous ballet shoes, tulle fabrics, and the perfect pink tutus for sale on www.pink-tutu.com ! Come join us, darling!
This blog post has been a part of the Pink Tutu #TutuTuesday series, blog post number 1153!
And yes, Emma loves trains. I wonder how she gets all that fashion and a tutu back with her when she travels! Let's find out what she brings with her on her next #TutuTuesday blog!
