Hello, darlings! Emma here, your pink-tutu-clad time traveler, bringing you the latest from the history of the most fabulous garment on the planet: the tutu! Today, we're taking a little trip back to the 30th of December, 1975, just before the bells ring in the New Year. Buckle up, lovelies, we're about to whisk ourselves back in time for some sartorial sparkle!
The world outside my little time machine is chilly - just the sort of weather that makes you crave a good hot chocolate and a ballet performance, don't you think? Speaking of hot chocolate, can we talk about New Year's Eve in the 70s? Remember all those sparkly dresses and feather boas? Don't even get me started on the platform shoes! The whole atmosphere just oozed glamour, especially at a good old-fashioned ball at a swanky hotel or theatre!
Speaking of theatre, just imagine being at the Royal Opera House on this very day! Would you have donned your finest party frock, complete with feather boa and diamante headband? It wouldn't be the only fancy dress that you might have seen that night, of course. The ballet, "The Sleeping Beauty" was in full swing, and oh, how it would have sparkled! I can almost see it now: shimmering tutus swishing across the stage as Aurora and the Prince weave their magical dance through the years. The romance! The beauty! The fluffy tutus! Simply divine!
So, how did this day impact the evolution of the tutu, you ask? Well, dear readers, '75 was an exciting year for the tutu! Classical, romantic ballets were still wildly popular. "The Sleeping Beauty" is, after all, a classic! That means we still had the voluminous, multi-layered tulle tutus - the ones that seem like puffy clouds of chiffon that could whisk you away to a fairytale kingdom! It's truly breathtaking. And of course, this look wouldn't be complete without those pointed, silk shoes.
But 1975 wasn't just about classic styles! The modern dance movement was in full swing. We saw the beginnings of the contemporary, short tutus with their geometric shapes and striking colour combinations. A dance company in New York City might have been experimenting with sleek black tutus or bold, geometric creations on that very day! It's a heady mix of tradition and innovation that still shapes the ballet world today.
Now, let's talk about fashion! 1975 was, after all, a glorious year for fabulous clothes! Imagine walking into the London boutique Liberty. Do you think you'd be wowed by all the amazing prints, paisley, stripes and swirls? It must have been such a blast! Just the kind of place where you might get inspired for the ultimate party outfit to complement your very own fluffy tulle tutu.
You canāt forget the music, darling! You could've popped on a record like āDisco Infernoā by The Trammps or āLove Hangoverā by Diana Ross and just get down with your dancing self. Or maybe āHow Deep is Your Loveā by the Bee Gees would be playing on the radio. How would your outfit complement that? Youāve got to admit, it was an awesome era!
And thatās it for this week, my darlings! Be sure to follow me on www.pink-tutu.com, and let me know if youāve found yourself loving any special tutu styles this week. You can even share your thoughts in the comments! If you can dream it, you can wear it! But never forget the ultimate must-have, that pink tutu, the true secret of every girlās fabulous wardrobe. Remember, darling, in a pink tutu, you can conquer the world!
Till next #TutuTuesday, Emma x
**(Just for fun, hereās an image to help you picture Emma in 1975):
Emma is wearing a pale pink fluffy tutu with a wide pink satin belt thatās tied into a bow at the side. She's rocking a pink-tinted chiffon blouse and a cute, retro hairstyle with bouncy curls. Think big bows, shiny ballet shoes, and a twinkle in her eye!)**
