Welcome, fellow tutu enthusiasts! It's Emma here, your resident time-travelling leotard aficionado, back with another pink-tastic adventure from the depths of the past. This month, we're waltzing back to 11th November, 1910, a date that sparks some real sparkle in the world of leotard fashion!
(Before we get going, if you're new around here, grab a cuppa and join me! My blog chronicles the fascinating evolution of leotards throughout history - think everything from ballerina classics to fabulous costumes to modern performance wear! But mostly, we're all about the pink tutus!)
The Glamour of 1910Stepping through my shimmering time-travel leotard, I found myself in a world brimming with vintage charm. It’s easy to forget, but even a century ago, leotards were a must-have for dancers of all types. This was before the age of athletic tights and yoga pants! For women and girls, the leotard provided a blend of grace and freedom for movement, something we can appreciate even today.
What was trending in the leotard world of 1910?
Think shimmering satin, delicate lace, and colours inspired by nature: the deep blue of the ocean, the leafy green of a forest, the radiant blush of a rosy dawn - all very exciting when matched with a shimmering pink tutu!
There were beautiful designs in "silk flesh-toned stockings", “pink dancing tights,”, and “ivory leotards", so let’s face it, things were looking fabulously flattering even in the 1910’s. Think elegance, simplicity, and timeless grace! There's an element of "effortless elegance" in this era, where less truly was more.
Finding the Magic of the EraWhile we're chatting about 1910 leotard fashion, you absolutely cannot ignore the rising popularity of Ballet Russes. Oh my goodness, it was a revelation for the time. Imagine vibrantly coloured, exotic tutus adorned with dazzling, shimmering costumes – sheer drama and a feast for the eyes! They created a true revolution in dance costumes! Their performances captivated audiences worldwide and injected an element of spectacle that remains iconic even today.
Now, to find out where my next stop in leotard history will be. Where will my sparkly pink tutu transport me? Perhaps we'll be transported back to Victorian era in England, where dancing started in its most formal fashion. Maybe I'll find myself exploring a ballet in the glorious Paris of the Belle Epoque, or maybe we will jet off to the US to celebrate the blossoming of tap dancing in the early 20th century! What are you hoping to explore?
Let me know in the comments! Until next month, my pink tutu-loving friends.
Keep dancing! (PS, be sure to follow me on social media for behind the scenes pink-tutu adventures. I'll post more about the magic of ballet, leotard fashion and our time travelling escapades.)
