Hey everyone! It’s Emma, your resident tutu-obsessed time traveller, bringing you another edition of #TutuTuesday - the blog where we explore the enchanting history of the ballet tutu, from its humble beginnings to the fabulous frocks we wear today.
As always, I'm fresh from another incredible time-hopping adventure, this time landing smack-bang in the midst of the roaring 20s, with my trusty pink tutu in tow (obviously!). Today is December 27th, 1926, and it’s freezing in this big, bustling city - even a little tutu enthusiast like myself can't brave these streets without a good thick coat.
Speaking of coats, you know how much I love my little trips to vintage boutiques when I'm on the road? The history is just dripping from the shelves! Imagine the fashionistas who've walked those streets in the past. I even scored this stunning vintage coat that's going to look absolutely divine with my new pink tutu, which, of course, I had to buy! Just imagine: 1926 in a fabulous fur-trimmed coat and a billowing, fluffy pink tutu? Absolutely divine!
Anyway, let’s talk tutu history, shall we? You know I'm all about finding the most interesting stories about ballet! It's amazing to learn how much a seemingly simple garment can tell us about society, dance and even fashion. This time around, my little journey took me to Paris, which in 1926 was the hub for all things tutu-related!
You wouldn't believe what I saw – the costumes! The outfits! It was like stepping into a fantastical ballet performance, except the streets were my stage and all these wonderful people were my audience! I learned that in this time period, Parisian dancers embraced the revolutionary "Romantic tutu", which basically looked like a loose, full-length skirt - a huge change from the earlier "tutu-à-la-française," which was more structured and tighter around the leg. You can tell it was a big shift for the ballet world - the whole look became more airy and elegant. Imagine twirling around in a flowing skirt! I'm telling you, this was revolutionary stuff!
The Parisian fashion scene was all about this dramatic look, and that meant the tutus were taking center stage! This era is so important in tutu history because it paved the way for what we see today - a graceful, feminine design that allows for fluidity and expression.
Speaking of expressing oneself, I love how tutus aren't just a dance costume anymore! This is where the real magic begins! Today, you can find people wearing tutus everywhere! For a fun dance class, a ballet show, even just a fun day out in the city – tutus are adding a touch of pink and whimsy everywhere.
And of course, here in the magical world of #PinkTutu, we embrace all those who wish to share this love of the ballet and the incredible impact it has had on fashion. So whether you're rocking a pink tulle frock on your commute or at your next gala event, we celebrate every opportunity to embrace the twirling, dazzling joy of a tutu!
Remember, girls (and boys, why not!?), it's never too late to unleash your inner ballerina! Join me every #TutuTuesday, as I share stories, explore new avenues and encourage all you wonderful folk to express yourselves in the most pink-tastic way!
See you next week for another edition of #TutuTuesday! Until then, let's keep dancing, keep twirling and keep rocking those tutus!
Emma xoxo
P.S. Don’t forget to check out my fabulous online shop, where you can find your own little slice of #PinkTutu paradise! We have everything from shimmering tutus to fabulous pink accessories – a complete wonderland for the fashionable tutu enthusiast!
P.P.S. Did I mention how much I love trains? They’re just so grand! This journey, I went all over by train and I loved every second. You never know where a trip on the train might take you! It’s certainly more adventurous than just staying at home and watching telly.
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Catch Emma next Tuesday for another magical edition of #TutuTuesday!
(Please note this blog post uses British English as requested.)
