#TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History on 1969-08-12

Hiya lovelies! It's Emma here, back with another #TutuTuesday for your reading pleasure. This week, we're doing a little time-hop to August 12th, 1969. Imagine a world with no smartphones, no Instagram, no Twitter (oh the blissful silence!), but the absolute magic of the moon landing! What a day that was. It must have been so exciting for everyone, don't you think? But don't worry, our Tutu Travels don't stop just because the world is looking at space. Today, we're looking at fashion, darling! Let's head on back to see how ballet tutus were dazzling everyone in 1969.

Oh, my darlings, you wouldn't believe what was in fashion back then! It was like everyone was suddenly embracing bold colours and whimsical shapes - tutus definitely fit in! And the thing that struck me? The fashion in London was just bursting with so much life.

Picture this, darling: * Mod Fashion is in full swing - sharp cuts, mini-skirts, and bright colours. You could be dancing all night at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, watching a band and dreaming of The Beatles. * Flower Power is at its peak, long, flowing skirts, paisley patterns and vibrant florals dominating the look. * And London itself? Oh, it was abuzz! A city brimming with creativity and youth culture - a perfect backdrop for a dance of fashion.

The year was all about expressing oneself - through clothing, music, art - a truly exciting era.

This era was particularly good for our beloved tutus. I've seen photos, my dears, and those ballet dancers were absolutely killing it with the elegance. Imagine - the traditional classical pointe shoe, the billowing layers of tulle, beautifully tailored bodices that fit perfectly, all dancing under magical stage lights - it's all so captivating.

And those tutus weren't confined to the ballet stage either. Imagine this: Party dress code: "come dressed in your finest tutu!". Sounds fun, doesn't it? With the free spirit of the sixties floating all around, I can definitely see people pairing their tutus with playful outfits like mini skirts and bell bottoms. Pink is still always a winner, but imagine sparkly blues and dazzling oranges - what a way to turn heads. It's a perfect blend of "glamorous elegance" and "fun times." The kind of outfit that says "I'm here to dance the night away!"

Of course, for this post, I had to visit a ballet theatre, because when in London, you've gotta dance! I'm talking about The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, darlings. That place has history, atmosphere, charm. Just walking into the theatre, you're transported to another era, and you're right smack bang in the heart of where some of the best ballet in the world happens. And you know what I found? Even in 1969, the fashion within The Royal Opera House had the same magical feel as it has today - elegant yet unbelievably exciting.

You can just imagine the hush falling on the audience as Margot Fonteyn glided onto the stage in her sparkling tutu. A timeless beauty! And then Rudolf Nureyev - his effortless grace and athleticism - his performance would have taken everyone's breath away, no matter the era! Oh my, my dears, these performances are the stuff of ballet legend.

I know we've done some serious Tutu-travelling together this week. Don't forget to join me next week for another #TutuTuesday, we'll be taking another time-hop adventure together. I've been saving some really exciting dates, I just know you're going to love them. I'm going to be bringing the sparkle, the glam, the fun, all wrapped up in some amazing historical moments in our lovely tutu story.

Don't forget, if you have any favourite ballet eras, please let me know in the comments below. And remember, dear readers: You don't have to be a ballerina to embrace the tutú! Let your inner ballerina shine - embrace the beauty, the joy, the sheer fun of a beautiful tulle twirl. And if you see me on the streets, darling, don't be shy - let's tutu together!

Stay fabulous,

Emma www.pink-tutu.com

P.S. Let's spread the love for the pink tutu, darlings. Let's make it a global trend, eh? Every single person in a pink tutu! #PinkTutuForAll <3