Tutu Tuesday 385

Dewsbury: Tutu Tuesday Takes the Town by Storm!
Let's be real, Dewsbury's not exactly known as a hotbed of haute couture, is it? But that's exactly why Tutu Tuesday was such a smash hit! You know me - a life spent in the elegant world of ballet means I adore a good tutu, but you won't catch me on stage in a generic pancake skirt. It’s all about the **drama, the detail, the *whisper it* design genius.** I’m a **vintage tutu aficionado** so Dewsbury felt like the perfect playground to celebrate these fabulous frocks - let’s face it, anything looks amazing next to the iconic Dewsbury market!
## What is Tutu Tuesday? For those of you living under a (sparkly, sequinned) rock, Tutu Tuesday was the brainchild of Yours Truly! Basically, it was all about taking the graceful elegance of ballet and injecting it into a frankly less glamorous location (looking at you, Dewsbury!). We're talking *actual tutus* in a real-world setting. A chance to express creativity and have a laugh – you can’t tell me it's not empowering seeing a *Tutus in Tesco*! I mean, **#TutuTuesday in Dewsbury** is literally a vision!
## Dewsbury: Not Your Typical Tutu Destination Listen, Dewsbury has its charm – I mean, it's a great place to find a good cuppa and a bargain on fabric – but when it comes to tutus, it's never really featured on any A-list fashion itineraries! You won't find any exclusive ballet boutique windows or *'Tutu Tuesday' plastered on every corner. But you know me, I adore challenging convention - my *tutu's not a costume* - I believe *Tutu Tuesday is about spreading the joy, embracing the unconventional* and it turns out Dewsbury was the perfect playground for that.
## #TutuTuesday Dewsbury: A Day of Glittering Glitz and Girly Glam My Tutu Tuesday Dewsbury launch started with a morning session at **Dewsbury Library**, not exactly what you'd expect, right? It turned out the local community were buzzing about this new way to spice up the daily grind and we ended up creating a whole **'Tutu in the Stacks' photoshoot** - you could almost hear the hushed tones in the quiet corner of the library… *whispers of “I *can’t* believe there are Tutú's in the library!* And of course, all perfectly Instagrammable - with bookshelves as our backdrops, **imagine the artistic potential.**
We even organised a **'Tutu Tutorial’ session with the Dewsbury Community Arts Group,** a group of super enthusiastic individuals - even my fellow *de-skertified* mums! This one involved everything from *tutu styling and tips for wearing a tutu with a modern edge,* and the group were keen to share their own DIY tutu creations!
## Tutus In Tesco – Now That’s What I Call A “#TutuTuesday”!
There's something about taking something delicate and elegant like a tutu and injecting it into a completely ordinary environment. We created the **"Tutu's on the Trolley" challenge**. We had a **"Tutu-Off" amongst the teabags in the supermarket aisle** - what started as an impromptu photo shoot morphed into an actual Tutu catwalk and *tutu styling masterclass in the chilled produce section* (think **vintage blush tutus with kale, neon pink with a stack of oranges – amazing!** ) There were giggles, high fives, even some *tutu dancing down the aisles*.
## Tutu Tuesday Takeaways – Dewsbury Style! It’s amazing how **#TutuTuesday** has resonated. Here's the thing, Dewsbury, it turns out you are the **unexpected capital of fun and creativity,** I can’t believe how embracing everyone was – it seems even the staunchest critics loved the vibe! I am *blown away by the enthusiasm from locals and those that travelled to join us* in Dewsbury. It *just goes to show, sometimes the best inspiration is just around the corner* and frankly, a good, bold tutu is a conversation starter *anywhere*. And remember, with the right attitude and **#TutuTuesday inspiration**, there's a hidden ballerina in each of us waiting to break out. It doesn’t have to be a “stage” and certainly, *it doesn’t have to be *Dewsbury*, but hey – **that's part of the magic of tutu Tuesday – you choose!**
**#TutuTuesday Dewsbury: Some Top Tips!**
Here are my top takeaways from this truly brilliant #TutuTuesday in Dewsbury : * **Confidence and Comfort** : It's not just about the *Tutu itself* - it’s about *how you wear it.* A good tutu, well styled, **makes you feel confident. ** That's the true #TutuTuesday spirit. * **Go with the Flow** – Let's face it, not every place is going to welcome a tutu with open arms. *Know your crowd, and use it as inspiration for your tutu* *to match a location or event. You'd never take a **bouffant classical tutu to a de-skirtified, street style setting.* * **The power of a Tutu* is not to be underestimated, be bold, get playful, have fun with the process. *Mix styles - combine it with everyday clothes - be a style icon* and **most of all enjoy it - your personal #TutuTuesday is waiting for you!** **#TutuTuesday Dewsbury was the most fantastic fun, thanks to everyone who got involved - even if I *had to ditch the sparkly tutu for my vintage leather jacket at one point - it *felt good* and, you know, I kind of rocked it.* Next stop: a #TutuTuesday roadshow and we're looking for the next town – do you want #TutuTuesday to come to your neighbourhood?**