Hello darlings! Emma here, your favourite pink-tutu-clad time traveller, back with another #TutuTuesday adventure! This week, we’re stepping into the enchanting world of ballet in 1915! 🩰
Buckle your ballet shoes, grab your fanciest hat (a feather boa is always a good idea!), and climb aboard my time-traveling train. We’re heading to... drumroll ...Paris! 🇫🇷
Paris in 1915, amidst the murmurings of war, was still a hotbed of artistic energy, fashion, and of course, beautiful ballet. Oh, how I would have loved to have spun and twirled around the Parisian streets, all the while enjoying a macaron or two!
This year saw a wonderful performance of The Sleeping Beauty by the renowned Ballets Russes at the Théâtre du Châtelet. This iconic ballet company was led by the brilliant impresario Serge Diaghilev, known for revolutionizing the world of ballet with its bold costumes, dramatic music, and artistic flair.
And speaking of costumes! Ah, how I would have adored seeing the magnificent gowns worn by the audience! They must have been just divine, ladies! So much lace, ruffles, and beautiful velvet… 💎
Let’s take a peek into the history of the tutu!
You know how much I adore my tutus, don't you? The shorter, poofy tutu, beloved by all us ballerina fans, wasn’t the style of the early days of ballet. Back in the 18th century, it was all about the graceful long skirts. These panniers, as they were called, would have swept the floor with a most beautiful swish, and they were even more cumbersome than a present-day tutu. Imagine all the traipsing around those Parisian streets trying to manoeuvre that big ol' skirt. Talk about a challenging costume change!
The shorter, modern-day tutu was revolutionary, much easier to pirouette in, allowing for more dynamic movements! By 1915, this style had fully blossomed. It was a time of playful experimentation with new materials and patterns, but of course, it had to be done in the most feminine and elegant style possible.
You wouldn’t catch a Parisian ballerina prancing around in anything less than perfect elegance! Oh, and the shoes! They would be an absolute dream! Silk slippers, in delicate pastels and gorgeous satin… Ah, it all makes me dream!
Now, you might be wondering what the ladies of 1915 were wearing outside the theatre. Think layers and luxurious fabrics. A beautiful silk or velvet blouse with a stylish jacket on top would be paired with a perfectly-cut skirt – always finished with a stunning hat and, naturally, dainty gloves. They would certainly look amazing walking those charming Paris cobblestones, my dear.
As for my own tutu style, well, pink of course! 🐷 A beautiful swirl of layers in soft pastel shades, and a sprinkle of sequins just for a touch of that Parisian magic.
This past week, I was absolutely thrilled to have witnessed a wonderful ballet performance in Derbyshire. The grace and elegance were stunning! And of course, a pink tutu (my personal favourite!) was a key part of the lovely dancer's costume!
Remember darlings, life is just a performance waiting to be played out. Embrace your inner ballerina and dance into the joy of life, always with a beautiful pink tutu, my dear.
Until next Tuesday! Don’t forget to visit www.pink-tutu.com for all things sparkly, fabulous, and utterly stylish! 💖
