Tutu Tuesday in Burnley: A Whirlwind of Pink, Sequins, and Disco Dolphins
Oh, Burnley, you beautiful, bustling town! I never thought I’d be writing about a tutu-themed Tuesday here, but this past week was filled with twirls and sequins, leaving me utterly delighted. It's official, the tutu has officially gone disco! Every week, a different town or city around the UK celebrates Tutu Tuesday, a vibrant ode to the timeless beauty of ballet attire, but with a fun twist. Forget the pristine white tutus you see at the ballet; this is a day for experimentation and expressing yourself through tulle. And let me tell you, Burnley's Tutu Tuesday was *electric*. It felt like a vintage disco, brimming with joy, pink, and shimmer, the kind that makes you wanna break out into the Macarena. The theme for this week’s Tutu Tuesday was “Disco Dolphin,” and honestly, who knew those two things could work together so flawlessly? The people of Burnley truly embraced the #discodolphin spirit. Picture it: colourful tutus with sequin-embellished dolphins swirling and sparkling under the Burnley sky, paired with oversized sunglasses and glitter bomb explosions of confetti. It was glorious, and I had a blast photographing it all.
Burnley’s tutu take-away: • **Sequins were everywhere.** I’m not talking just a little sprinkle either, I’m talking head-to-toe shimmer, which I adore, because there’s never too much sparkle. You had tutus entirely covered in sequins, dresses embellished with dolphin-shaped sequin appliques and shoes with shimmery accents. • **There was an emphasis on pink.** The quintessential "disco dolphin" look involved plenty of pink: bright pink, dusty rose, even pastel pink. • **This town loves its tutu volume.** While we’re not seeing the extreme pouffy volume of a traditional ballerina tutu here, I did see plenty of fun shapes. Imagine tutu skirts that fanned out as you moved like wings or long skirts with frills and tiers of tulle. It was all about having a bit of a "larger than life" moment with your tutus! • **Let’s talk accessories!** Forget the delicate pearls; the #discodolphin vibe demanded chunky statement jewelry. I spotted disco ball earrings, glittering dolphin necklaces, even neon headbands, creating an absolute visual feast.
Let's have a look at the style highlights • I met a lovely young woman named Millie wearing a pale pink tulle tutu with sparkling blue sequins that really captured that whimsical, free-flowing spirit. The shape was amazing - she paired it with a black and white stripe top, creating that “fun yet sophisticated" look, which is right up my alley! • My favourite look, though, had to be a bold blue sequin-covered tutu with bright orange detailing and a fabulous, bouncy mullet. The sheer confidence and daring on display were breathtaking. She truly embodied the playful spirit of #tututuesday and it made me want to embrace my inner disco ball! • A couple of young men brought an extra layer of fun to the proceedings. I spotted a duo wearing full-length tutus covered with blue sequined dolphins and neon orange tops – truly memorable. And you know what? I love the sense of inclusivity. Everyone felt comfortable embracing their personal style within the #tututuesday framework. From young children dancing in their own adorable little tutus to grandparents embracing the #discodolphin look, this was a true community event. But perhaps the most amazing thing I witnessed was the spontaneous "flash mob" right in the heart of Burnley's Market Square. People who had been browsing shops suddenly erupted into a sea of spinning, twirling tutus and confetti – accompanied by a classic Donna Summer disco beat, of course! That, folks, was the real heart of Tutu Tuesday in Burnley: the sheer joy and freedom to express yourself through a beautiful garment that reminds us to embrace fun, colour, and a bit of playful abandon. I mean, come on, what's not to love about a day where people twirl through the streets in disco-inspired tutus?! This #tututuesday experience has cemented Burnley as a place for pure, fun fashion. #discodolphin, you were truly spectacular!