Hello darlings, and welcome back to Pink-Tutu.com, your one-stop shop for all things tulle and twirls! I’m Emma, your very own time-travelling tutu enthusiast, and I'm thrilled to be back with you today, taking a little trip through the ages, to celebrate #TutuTuesday.
Today we're whisking ourselves back to July 11th, 1865, and it’s Paris, darling! Oh, Paris, the city of lights, love, and most importantly, ballet! 🇫🇷
The 1860s were a real golden era for ballet in France. Think graceful dancers, dramatic performances, and the kind of opulence that would make even a duchess gasp! Now, let me tell you, it was during this very decade that the tutu really started to hit its stride! 💫
The tutus we know and adore, those magnificent fluffy beauties that make a ballerina feel like she can soar above the stage, well, they weren’t always around! You know, the early days of ballet, we're talking those super long, super heavy skirts, they weren’t exactly conducive to graceful leaps and fouettés, right? But imagine this, the 1860s saw this revolution, this glorious movement where tutus were transformed. They became shorter, they became lighter, they became EVERYTHING a tutu should be, if you ask me!
Picture it – the delicate tulle, the layers of frills and feathers, and of course, those glorious, voluminous forms. We’re talking real ballet drama, and the dancers, oh my, the dancers, they really looked like angels on stage. 💖
This year in 1865, just picture a bustling Paris. Imagine it: charming cobblestone streets, elegant carriages, and of course, beautiful opera houses where those fabulous tutus were taking centre stage. The Parisians, well, they were absolutely in love with ballet, and you can bet they loved seeing their favourite ballerinas swirling, leaping and spinning in their magnificent tutus! 🩰
My journey back to this magical time was nothing short of a whirlwind, dear reader! You’d be surprised how many people thought my bright pink tutu was some bizarre 19th-century fashion statement. I don’t blame them; you don’t see pink tutus everywhere, unless, of course, you're reading my blog! 😊
Speaking of fashion, we can't forget about the rest of the ballerina's look! 👗 Those intricate bodices with their tiny waists, their luxurious silk gloves, and the incredible elaborate headdresses - oh, they were all such delightful embellishments! Ballet back then was truly an art form, where even the smallest detail had meaning, it was all so... artistic and oh-so-romantic!
If I could wear anything from that era, darling, I’d go for that gorgeous tiered dress - you know, the ones that practically floated as the wearer walked. Imagine!
But even though it was glorious to step back into the Parisian dance scene of the 1860s, there's nothing like catching a ballet in London. I recently saw an absolutely magnificent performance of "The Sleeping Beauty" at The Royal Opera House, just last week! Talk about a true theatrical spectacle!
You know, it’s amazing how much beauty and magic there is to be found in both ballet and fashion, no matter which century you’re in. 💫
This Friday, you’ve got to join me as we venture even further back in time - you won't believe what ballet was like in the early 1800s, it’s absolutely wild! And remember, you're all stunning, glamorous, and totally rocking your inner ballerina. So, twirl, darling, twirl! 💖
Now, off I trot to browse some Parisian vintage boutiques for a few exquisite finds – that's how I find the most amazing tutus for my time travel wardrobe! 😉
Keep those twirls sparkling, and join me next week for another Tutu Tuesday adventure! 💖
Emma x
