Bonjour, darlings! Emma here, your resident Tutu Time Traveller, back again for another exciting #TutuTuesday dive into the glorious history of our beloved tutus. Today we’re jetting off (well, more like train-ing off) to Paris, 1858 – where the fashion world is buzzing like a beehive full of tulle and silk!
A Tutu Transformation!
On November 9th, 1858, Paris was the epicentre of elegant fashion. The year had seen some very exciting developments in the world of ballet, my dear, particularly with regards to our starring role – the tutu. Remember last week's post about the iconic Romantic tutu? Well, today, it’s taking a step further away from the fuller, floor-length styles, towards the short, romantic, ethereal vision we’re used to today!
Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty:
Enter The Romantic Era (But Make it Shorter!)
Imagine, darlings, that your average theatre audience is captivated by a scene of flowing silk, with ballerina legs twirling ever so gracefully. Oh, it’s a glorious thing to see! As the performance evolves, so too does the fashion. Ballet was starting to feel less about showing off grand gestures and elaborate dances and more about the grace, the emotion, and pure elegance that came with just a hint of leggy sophistication.
It was during this magical time that the romantic tutu really took its cue! Ballet skirts got progressively shorter, reaching the calves or knees – revealing just enough leg to cause a slight gasp of surprise but keeping ample elegance for total elegance. Imagine it – the illusion of flight! Oh my, isn’t it utterly beautiful?
Ballet-tastic Happenings
November 9th, 1858 saw the Parisian stage abuzz. The Opéra Garnier had become a veritable temple of art, and that day it was all about grace and gorgeous tutus, I tell you. Imagine the air electric with excitement. Marius Petipa (the master himself) was composing and choreographing with this short romantic tutu at the heart of it all!
He created scenes that were absolutely unbelievable! This elegant style showcased the movement of a ballerina with such grace, it left audiences mesmerised! Think The Sylphides or Giselle, both filled with delicate steps, graceful leaps, and those gorgeous, flitting, little skirts... just enough fabric to accentuate the elegant lines of the dancer and the magic of flight!
Now, don't just imagine this. Let's head down to our local ballet studio next week, shall we, and take a class? Perhaps with a sprinkle of those enchanting Romantic tutu vibes sprinkled in?
Tutu Tips from Your Time-Traveling Fashionista!
To commemorate the Romantic Era tutu in my own slightly extravagant way, I think it’s time to wear pink... but with a hint of something different! This week I'm rocking a pale pink tutu made of soft chiffon (imagine the whisper of it as I pirouette!). It’s a light, dreamy style, with layers of netting and the softest blush underlay... just like the perfect pink cupcake!* I've adorned it with a delicate pink flower and tied a silk ribbon around my waist for extra sparkle, because, you know... more is more!
And just a tiny hint... next time I'm travelling to the 19th Century... maybe we should try some actual romanticism as a fashion theme and *totally rock a classic pink tutu, darling? What do you think?!
Travel Tips and Adventures in Pink
Now, my journey to Paris took a lovely train ride! Isn't there something incredibly enchanting about the rhythm of the wheels, and the beautiful vistas whipping past? So incredibly dreamy!
It took me right into the heart of Parisian fashion. Now, imagine: Parisian boutiques bursting with the latest silks and fabrics – swoon! Then, think about the exciting air of artistic revolution as I watched these revolutionary dancers pirouette with such exquisite poise... It's truly a sight to behold!
Let's Connect!
Head over to the www.pink-tutu.com website! Tell me all about your favorite tutu stories in the comments, or let me know what kind of pink tutus you're thinking of sporting next week!
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Until next Tuesday, darlings. Stay stylish and remember: the world is your stage!
Emma xoxo
