Hello darlings! It's your favourite pink tutu-clad time traveller Emma, here to whisk you away on another trip through the magical world of ballet history! 🩰💖 Welcome to www.pink-tutu.com for the #TutuTuesday post!
Today, we're heading back to a rather momentous date, December 23rd, 1941, just a little while before Christmas! That's right, a whole seven decades before my time! The world was in a rather precarious state back then, but believe it or not, the spirit of dance carried on. You can't stop people from twirling, my dears, not even a world war!
My journey this week took me to New York City where the heart of American ballet was beating strong. 🇺🇸 The New York City Ballet had been founded a few years earlier in 1946 (just wait for our next #TutuTuesday for that!) and their company was full of talented young dancers. Just think of how amazing those little dancers would look in pink tutus, swoon. Just picture them swirling on that gorgeous stage! 😍
While my personal fashion journey started with an unwavering commitment to pink (much to my dear Mummy's despair – she loved blues and greens, can you imagine?!), back in the 1940s, the dancers were wearing much more earthy tones. Think browns and greys, like something straight out of a World War 2 movie. But, the designs were just as beautiful, the delicate tulle and layers, still captivating the audience. It makes me wonder what a dance like "Swan Lake" would have looked like with all white tutus. I wouldn't want to spoil the delicate contrast of the colours though, oh no, I wouldn't do that to the swans! But it does make one think...
There's a reason they call the 40s the golden age of ballet. Even without all the fancy colours and the glitter, these beautiful souls moved with an elegance and strength that only comes with pure passion and skill. Imagine learning these incredibly complex steps without all the high-tech tights, warm-up clothes, and the right nutrition we enjoy today. I couldn't even imagine it! 🤯
But I do know one thing - a beautiful performance in a simple brown tutu, can still move me to tears. Even though, in this timeline, I prefer pink, brown tutus make my heart sing! 💖
Don't forget to leave a comment about your favourite ballet tutus in the comments section below! Also, did you know you can click the "Like" button next to my post?! That makes me feel so loved, my dears, just like a big, juicy pink tutu-sized hug! 😘
Don't forget to catch me next week for another exciting dance back in time on Tutu Tuesday! And as always, keep that pink tutu spirit shining bright! It is, after all, the colour of passion, creativity and a zest for life! 💖✨
See you all next Tuesday, darlings!
Love, Emma x
P.S. It wouldn't be a #TutuTuesday blog without a trip to the fashion section! So what were the women of 1941 wearing? Well, this is where things get interesting, my dears! You might think 1941 meant just practicality but oh, no, no! The fashion in those war years was a real mixture of practicality with chic!
With clothes rationing in full swing, it meant less fabric, which sparked an incredibly innovative period in dressmaking. Clever tailoring and repurposing old garments meant dresses were often streamlined with elegant silhouettes, with shorter hemlines (imagine wearing a tutu that was almost knee length?! I'm horrified!), nipped waists, and interesting sleeves. There was a real focus on feminine charm and looking smart, not just "plain". I dare say the ballet dancers of the era definitely would have made these trends look even more exquisite, wouldn't they?! And a pretty little pink accessory? Oh, how the world could have changed!
So ladies, next time you're feeling uninspired with your wardrobe, think about what the women of 1941 accomplished with less! Remember to find that little something that gives your outfit that spark of personality, like a statement brooch or an elegant hat! The women of the 1940s certainly knew how to make a statement, and their love for glamour definitely reminds me of us. Just imagine the pink-tutu-wearing women of the 1940s! I need to get back to that time-line...
I would love to hear from all of you beautiful creatures! Do you have any favourite 1940s fashions? Tell us all in the comments section! 💖
