Hello darlings! Itâs Emma here, your resident tutu-wearing time traveller, ready to whisk you off to a fabulously fashionable journey. This month, Iâm stepping back in time to January 1st, 1893, in my shimmering, pink time-traveling leotard!
My journey to the Victorian era is always an absolute treat for my leotard-loving heart. Picture it: cobbled streets, horse-drawn carriages, and ladies adorned in billowing skirts and corsets. But letâs rewind for a secondâŚwhat was happening in the world of leotard fashion?
Well, dear readers, 1893 saw the dawn of the âGibson Girlâ â the embodiment of femininity, grace, and, dare I say it, athleticism! These stylish ladies, epitomised by the illustrations of Charles Dana Gibson, were keen on activities like cycling, golf, and swimming - all activities which called for the elegance of a figure-hugging leotard.
Now, donât picture the bright, bold leotards we know and love today. 1893 saw a more understated, practical leotard, typically made from black or navy wool, with long sleeves and a high neckline. Imagine it: a practical, elegant garment for women of the time, offering a refreshing break from the constricting corseted fashions.
You could even imagine these stylish ladies, in their new-found freedom of movement, sneaking off to secret ballet classes (yes, dear readers, ballet was still very much alive!) wearing their woolen leotards under their flowing skirts. Think about it - wouldnât you secretly wear your favorite leotard under a fancy dress?
Of course, my trip back in time wouldnât be complete without a little performance! Picture me, perched atop a makeshift stage â a hay bale in the middle of a bustling market square â wearing a gorgeous, hand-stitched pink tulle tutu, my heart fluttering with excitement as the music starts. I twirl and leap, my movement capturing the attention of the locals. They watch with curious eyes and smiles, perhaps questioning the extravagance of it all, yet drawn to the vibrancy and energy of my pink-tutu clad self.
After the performance, Iâm always flooded with questions: âHow does she fly?â âWhere did she learn to dance like that?â My answers are met with fascinated stares and gasps of awe. And I always add a final flourish, urging them, âCome join the revolution, my friends! Embrace the leotard, the tutu, and the sheer joy of movement! There is nothing quite like it, and letâs not forget - pink is the colour of joy!â
Of course, my journey isnât just about sharing the joy of ballet and leotard fashion - itâs about making a difference. Itâs about sharing the world of performance art and inspiring a love of self-expression, of taking leaps and breaking boundaries, just like those Victorian ladies embracing their newfound freedoms through leotards!
After all, my dear readers, itâs all about letting your inner leotard sparkle. And when you do, be sure to capture that magical moment in a picture, share it online with the hashtag #PinkTutuRevolution and maybe, just maybe, youâll find yourself on my next blog post!
Until then, stay fashionable and remember: life's a stage, and weâre all dancing on it!
Love,
Emma đ
