Hello darlings! Welcome back to www.pink-tutu.com, your one-stop shop for all things pink and sparkly, especially if those things involve leotards!
This month, my magical pink leotard whisked me away to 5th May 1882, and let me tell you, the 19th century was buzzing with leotard excitement!
*Back in time, the style of the day was…well, quite a contrast to today’s fabulous tights and crop tops, but it was the start of something pretty fantastic. *
Imagine it: * Women were primarily wearing *long, floor-length gowns, which meant tights were practically a necessity, especially for any active, athletic pursuits like, say, ballet!
Let’s face it, girls, *it’s all about the tights! * Even in the late 1800s, tights were proving their worth as a fabulous foundation garment - just like they are today! And you know how much I love tights!
Oh! and * if you thought tutus were a modern invention, think again! It was in the 19th century that *the first recognisable "tutu" made its grand entrance – a design with more layers of fabric than a wedding cake! You can definitely see how the evolution of tights, leotards, and tutus have shaped the ballet world! It is pretty amazing how fashion keeps coming around full circle isn’t it!
It wasn’t long until I was swept up in a whirlwind of theatre history. * Ballet and the opera house had become synonymous, with women’s fashion pushing the boundaries. The *French Ballet in particular had a knack for transforming these humble tights into elegant works of art, often featuring lace, ribbons, and delicate embroidery.
Here's the tea: * The Victorian Era was the golden age of theatre, and with that came a fascinating evolution of dance wear. Tightness wasn't just a style, it was *the cornerstone of expressing artistic motion and fluidity! It was the ultimate expression of grace, flexibility, and pure artistic brilliance, making dance costumes the epitome of elegance and fashion.
And who can forget about the Russian Ballets! My oh my, these daring ballerinas loved a fitted, sleek look, showcasing the most elegant leg lines through the sheer fabric of their leotards! It was truly a work of art.
I just adore a beautiful ballet. And so many styles of leotards have come from the early 20th century – many still seen in theatres around the world. * *Time travel fashion trends in the 19th Century. * * Remember, the fashion back then was all about layered gowns, a hint of embroidery, and just the right amount of sheer tights! * This *Victorian chic definitely deserves a place in our leotard history books, and we must honour these foundations of what we are today in modern leotard fashion! **
So, remember those little gems about ballet, tights, tutus, and how leotard fashion was blooming in this era. Because it is all so closely related – which I think is truly fascinating! From a long skirt to the sleek tutus of today, fashion, creativity, and performance have been working together in an intricate and magical ballet – the world of leotard fashion is simply magical!
It’s a magical time for us to be here at pink-tutu.com, experiencing this colourful world together! * I’ll be back in a month's time with more news and a fabulously fashionable historical journey for you! In the meantime, *don’t forget to check out my shop, where you can find all sorts of amazing leotards! You never know where my magical pink leotard will take me next, so *stay tuned to my blog, or pop by for a chat and maybe a dance in my sparkly store! *
I do hope to meet you in Derbyshire, for a dance. **
Lots of love and pink sparkles, Emma
