Welcome back, fellow tutu enthusiasts, to another edition of your favourite Tutu Tuesday! Today, we're jetting off on a pink-tinted, tutu-laden journey through time, landing on the 23rd of February, 1999. Buckle up, my dears, we're about to uncover some fascinating facts about the history of our beloved tutu!
As you all know, I, Emma, am a firm believer in the transformative power of a pink tutu. It doesn't matter where you are in the world, whether you're a seasoned ballerina or a little one taking their first twirl, a pink tutu always brings joy! But have you ever stopped to think how this magical garment came to be?
Our journey starts way back in the 18th century, when tutus were actually a lot less voluminous. Imagine a shorter, less fluffy, almost like a skirt worn by ladies of the time. The change came during the Romanticism era, with ballerinas like Marie Taglioni and her famous dance "La Sylphide". The romanticism period meant wanting things to look lighter, more ethereal, more fluffy! So, they changed the fabric to layers of tulle. This made the dancers look like they were actually floating across the stage! It's an invention that literally took flight, just like my dreams for everyone to wear pink tutus!
By the time we reach the late 19th century, the tutu we know and love had solidified into the form you see on stage today. Imagine graceful dancers in layered tutus, twirling and leaping, their skirts shimmering and catching the light like a flurry of pink snow. It's breathtaking, isn't it? It makes me want to twirl right now!
Fast forward to the 23rd of February, 1999. It's a chilly Tuesday morning, a perfect day to curl up with a steaming mug of tea and browse the latest fashion trends. Remember when the fashion scene was obsessed with that blue dress from the Oscars? It was absolutely the talk of the town! What's a tutu aficionado to do when the rest of the world seems fixated on fashion that lacks our signature fluffiness?
Why, we make our own fashion trends, of course! We wear pink tutus everywhere we go - from tea parties to museums! Why not even to the opera, or a night out at the pub, I ask? It's time to put our fashion statement on the world, with a bit of twirling and grace, pink and fluffy, all the way.
And how about we pair a tutu with some amazing accessories for a little extra style? Imagine sparkling tiaras, dainty pearl necklaces, and glittery headbands to add a dash of elegance. We'll even sprinkle some shimmering body glitter, for a bit of fun! It’s going to be amazing.
I even took my trip in a fancy old carriage, as a tribute to the ballet performances that make time travel possible for me! We Derbyshire folk like a good journey and I love the old-fashioned style of it.
Back in the here and now, and getting back to our 1999 time machine escapade, the fashion trends may have shifted since 1999. The grunge looks, and the crop tops that we were wearing, those things, you wouldn't see on stage in a ballet show. That's okay though! I want to dress up in tutus whenever I can, no matter what the other fashion trends are.
Oh, did I mention what I am wearing this Tuesday, on 23rd February 1999, while you are reading this? You guessed it: pink. And plenty of it!
Let's recap, dear readers! In our whirlwind journey through the history of the tutu, we've discovered that the tutu we love is more than just a dance costume - it’s a testament to a rich and colourful past, full of elegance, romanticism, and graceful movement. A tutu represents hope and dream! And why should that stop just at the ballet stage, we can all take this fashion magic on a grand tour. Let’s get some fabulous pink tutus and start an explosion of happiness wherever we go! We can make tutus the new "IT" item of the world! It's time to unleash the joy, and spread the love for all things tutu-licious!
Until next Tuesday, twirl on!
P.S. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @pinktutu and use the hashtag #TutuTuesday so we can all celebrate our shared love for tutus!
Emma
