#TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History on 1950-01-03

Hello my darling darlings! Emma here, back again for another #TutuTuesday and today's Ballet Tutu History is a doozy! I'm whisking you back to 1950s Paris, just after the war and just before a fashion revolution! 🚄💨 This week's date? January 3rd, 1950 - and the tutus? Oh darling, the tutus are simply divine! 💖

This week's journey has me bouncing with excitement - we're about to witness how ballet tutus became more than just dance wear. They were about to become a symbol of glamour and femininity for women of all ages. Hold onto your tulle, lovelies, because you're about to learn about one of the most transformative eras in fashion history! 😉

This January 3rd, it’s not the big balls or grand opera openings, but something even more exciting for us tutu-obsessed ladies! Think chic Parisian boudoirs, glamorous evening events, and - wait for it - tutus in the most unexpected of places. 💃

Here's why: the French are rediscovering their love for all things romantic and the delicate, elegant silhouette of the ballet tutu was the perfect representation of this sentiment. Suddenly, tutus weren't just for ballerinas twirling on stage. They were about to burst onto the scene in every kind of stylish situation.

Let me give you an example, imagine the scene, darling: It's a bustling Parisian café, sunlight streaming in through the windows. At a table sits a young woman - her skirt isn't some mundane cotton or wool, but a swirling mass of gossamer tulle. Imagine a young woman dressed for a night out, not in a demure dress, but with a simple little top paired with a dramatic and exquisite ballet tutu - it's truly breathtaking, isn't it? 🤯

The post-war era in Paris had an incredible zest for life - they were finally enjoying a return to peace, and there was a newfound sense of glamour and joy in the air. It's an electrifying moment, darling! The ballet tutu - previously associated with the world of dance and artistry, was embracing everyday life. 💖

Imagine Parisian apartments filled with floral prints, mirrored dressing tables, and stacks of designer magazines showcasing women dressed in exquisitely romantic styles. Imagine a pink tutu with the most beautiful black velvet ribbons swirling on a dressing table in one of these chic Parisian boudoirs. This was the beginning of tutus transforming into an iconic fashion staple, and you, my dear, were born to wear them! 💃

It was Christian Dior and his “New Look,” which embraced elegance and femininity, who played a crucial part in this tutu trend. He was a master at incorporating inspiration from various fields, including the world of ballet, and making it accessible and beautiful for women everywhere. 💖

Let's face it, it was a a win-win situation - it made ballet and ballerinas so much more appealing and exciting to the world. There's an air of fairytale-like beauty about the ballet tutu, and you have to admit, it has an undeniable power to capture the imagination! 😉

But my lovely lot, tutus didn't only make appearances in Paris. New York and London were not far behind! These international style capitals were soaking up this incredible French influence, making ballet a more significant force in the fashion scene and, yes you guessed it, the ballet tutu a must-have.

And who are we to resist, darling? 🩰 Let’s be honest, wearing a tulle tutu brings out the inner ballerina in all of us! It's all about confidence, embrace those twirls and never let anyone tell you otherwise! 😉

Remember that date, darlings, January 3rd, 1950. This day doesn’t seem too momentous, but when you think of all the fashion magic happening on that day - all those tutus flitting about like pretty butterflies - * it marks an absolute turning point.* The time when a garment reserved for dance steps became an unquestionable fashion statement! 🦋

Oh, how we love to see tutus popping up in the most unexpected of places, and I have a feeling you might just spot some pretty tulle popping up on January 3rd each year! Don't forget my lovely darlings, wearing a pink tutu is all about feeling like a magical princess - who wouldn’t want to embrace that feeling? 💖 I am making this dream a reality by encouraging everyone to embrace a little tulle in their lives. 😉

Now let’s travel forward and I'll tell you all about where tutus are appearing in 2023 in my next #TutuTuesday! Until then, wear pink, darling! You have permission! You are a gorgeous princess after all! 👑

*(Emma x) *

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