#TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History on 1922-08-22

Hello, darlings! It's your favourite tutu-loving, time-travelling ballerina blogger Emma here, back with another peek into the wonderful history of our beloved ballet tutus! I’m just back from a fabulous trip to 1922 Paris - the city of love, lights, and, of course, breathtaking ballet! As I always say, nothing quite beats a classic French tutu, and let me tell you, in 1922, they were as stunning as ever!

Today’s #TutuTuesday takes us right back to a time when the tutu was becoming truly iconic, and this beautiful garment wasn't just for ballerinas on stage. Just think about that for a moment - tutus, those frothy, romantic masterpieces of tulle, were starting to infiltrate everyday life! Can you imagine the excitement? Imagine, for example, seeing a beautiful lady strutting down the Rue de Rivoli in her very own tutu…

While the classical, multi-layered romantic tutus were still popular in the theatre, the more streamlined, less frilly versions of tutus were catching on with everyday fashion in the 1920s. You can still spot them today in art from this era! Can you imagine it? Think shimmering silver, black and emerald tutus that floated down boulevards as beautifully as a swan. They weren't worn everywhere, but a short tutu skirt added just a hint of elegance and a sense of “ballerina” spirit to women's fashion back then, just as a chic ballerina shoe or a simple tulle scarf would do today.

And that’s the beauty of fashion, isn't it? It always finds new ways to reinvent itself, and those little tutu touches, those snippets of ballerina style, kept on popping up throughout the roaring twenties!

Speaking of that time…

Speaking of roaring twenties, Paris in 1922 was a kaleidoscope of style! I popped into the Folies Bergère (my favourite spot, of course!) and got swept up in a whirl of gorgeous, flapper-style dresses, short, stylish hair bobs, and elegant accessories that made everyone look as glamorous as a ballet dancer! The city itself seemed to hum with the joy of dancing! Imagine waltzing under twinkling chandeliers in your own dazzling tutu, and suddenly I understood the pull of the Roaring Twenties! It was all about elegance, adventure, and a sense of freedom, and in a way, the ballerina spirit encapsulated all of that beautifully!

Oh, and speaking of glamorous events, 1922 was a great year for the Parisian ballet scene. I had the absolute pleasure of seeing a dazzling performance of The Sleeping Beauty, a beautiful, classic piece by Tchaikovsky. The music was enchanting and the ballet itself, a dazzling affair! I was absolutely transported!

Of course, I simply couldn’t go back in time without stopping for some Parisian fashion delights! The chic boutiques on the Rue Saint-Honoré were bursting with shimmering sequins and stunning fabrics - just the kind of stuff to inspire a ballet dancer's wardrobe, I can assure you! I snagged a darling pink chiffon shawl and a delicate ivory tutu that will be a perfect addition to my new ballet dress. A little bit of Parisian elegance never goes amiss!

Remember, you don’t need a time machine to capture the magic of the ballerina look. Channel your inner 1920s dancer today with a few simple tricks:

• A short, light skirt or a tulle wrap scarf adds a touch of movement to any outfit.
• Channel the effortless Parisian chic with a white shirt tucked into your favourite denim jeans and paired with a dazzling black or silver tutu skirt.
• Adding a vintage headpiece with some delicate tulle, and voila! - You’re ready for a twirl and a whole lot of Parisian fun!

After all, embracing your inner ballerina spirit is about feeling confident, creative, and a little bit playful. And, let’s be honest, isn't a little twirl of joy all that really matters in the end?

Remember to keep those tutus twirling! I'm looking forward to seeing your styles and your stories on social media! Let’s create a #TutuTuesday wave! Don’t forget to follow me on my social channels to keep up to date with my latest time-traveling adventures and more amazing #TutuTuesday posts, every single Tuesday! I am looking forward to chatting and seeing your favourite tutu looks! And, don’t forget, everyone can wear a tutu! And let’s face it, it is definitely an expression of joie de vivre!

Lots of love,

Emma xx www.pink-tutu.com