Hello, darlings! It's Emma here, back again with another captivating dive into the history of our beloved ballet tutu! This week, we're journeying back to November 12th, 1872, and believe me, the fashion world was positively buzzing!
It's post number 2133 here on www.pink-tutu.com, and I'm feeling utterly delightful. A whole new week awaits, and I'm already dreaming up exciting tutu combinations. Why, just yesterday, I was in Vienna, mesmerized by the gorgeous "Sleeping Beauty" ballet. Can you imagine? It was the most delightful afternoon spent swirling through the Imperial Opera House. Now, if only they served pink lemonade during the intermission!
Oh, I almost forgot to tell you – I stumbled upon something utterly charming! A fascinating newspaper article, dated November 12th, 1872, spoke of a remarkable dance competition in Paris. Can you imagine, dear readers, an entire evening dedicated to the ballet?
The History of our Tutu
You see, back in the 1870s, the tutu wasn't quite the enchanting garment we know and love today. The ballet tutu was still in its earlier stages, an evolution from the earlier romantic, full-skirted "bell" skirts. Now, they were getting shorter and shorter, beginning to embrace the "classic" style that we're familiar with.
In those days, imagine! A panniered, layers of tulle, each one carefully crafted to make the skirt poof out and swirl, allowing the dancers to gracefully glide across the stage. Now, those days were absolutely fascinating for me. It reminded me of how far the world of fashion, and dance, have evolved, allowing us to express our artistic sides through stunning costumes.
And the fashion, darlings! Imagine the thrill of watching The Prima Ballerina taking centre stage. These enchanting ladies were clad in tight-fitting, figure-hugging bodices, often adorned with shimmering sequins, showcasing a more toned silhouette that, compared to earlier centuries, had quite an impact. They also wore tutus, but shorter, more layered and in the "Romantic" style– less structured than today’s styles – revealing an elegant line as they pirouetted and leaped. How utterly thrilling!
Oh, but darling! Back then, you couldn’t see these delights without the elaborate ornamentation adorning the bodice. The fashion was in those gorgeous pearl-strewn embellishments, or cascading ribbons around their necklines and the waist of their tutus. It gave the performers such a captivating air, highlighting the romance and artistry of their craft.
Finding The Right Tutu
If you find yourself traveling back in time to the 1870s – it’s certainly in my plans! – be sure to look out for velvets, brocades, silks, and satins, those gorgeous fabrics adding a layer of luxury and flair to the dancers' outfits. I wouldn’t even mind a little ribbon detail, as long as they are pink of course!
Back in my time, darling readers, we are blessed with a huge selection. There’s no shortage of styles, from "Romantic", that shorter, swirling style, to the "Classical", the tight and sleek one that’s oh-so-famous. Of course, my favorite remains the "Pink" tutu! Oh darling, that color, it simply sings! So delightful and captivating. Why not even try it yourself? Be adventurous!
I tell you, my love for ballet and the glorious fashion surrounding it truly knows no bounds. From historical research to finding the most breathtakingly pink tutu on the planet, each day is an adventure for me, darling. It's why I decided to hop onto the www.pink-tutu.com train (a little bit of train travel obsession runs in the family!), and create this online space for fellow enthusiasts to join in.
We will continue to journey through ballet history and the enchanting history of the tutu, together, week by week. But darling, I wouldn’t want to forget, before we sign off for this week, I’ve been traveling by train a great deal these past weeks. It really allows one to take in the sites while simultaneously traveling! If you do happen to be in London next Tuesday, perhaps you can catch a ballet performance? After all, wouldn’t it be lovely to travel through time with me and see how ballet has changed! You never know, perhaps you’ll be wearing pink. Until next time darlings, enjoy the day in a stylishly pink tutu!
Your Ever So Stylish,
Emma
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