Tutu skirt

Throughout the centuries-old history of ballet, slender, flexible dancers have invariably aroused the admiration of men and the envy of women. The graceful creatures fluttering across the stage are perceived as something unearthly, created from air and something else wonderful, magical. This perception of ballerinas is largely facilitated by their stage outfit - fluffy, airy skirts, which in the Russian tradition are called "tutus".

Not so long ago, the tutu migrated from the ballet stage to everyday life, becoming a fashionable wardrobe item. In today's article, we will tell you about the features and varieties of these skirts, as well as how and with what it is best to wear them.

Not every girl can boast of a figure like that of a ballet dancer, but this does not mean at all that tutu skirts are available exclusively for slender, fit young ladies. Undoubtedly, a tutu skirt will look perfect on such girls, therefore, if you have such data, you can safely purchase this thing for your summer wardrobe.

A long, fluffy skirt has the ability to take away a few centimeters of growth; therefore, short beauties should prefer cropped models. If you are tall and slightly chubby legs, on the contrary, the option below the knee is suitable for you.

It should be noted that a tutu skirt necessarily requires a waist, so it is categorically not suitable for owners of an "apple" figure.

Now it is difficult to imagine, but the tutu has not always been an integral element of ballet art. The first dancer to appear on the stage in a voluminous skirt made of translucent mesh was Italian Maria Taglioni; it happened only in the middle of the 19th century.The tutu was specially designed and painted for her by the French artist Eugene Lamy. In it, the ballerina performed the part of the Sylphide in the ballet of the same name.

Over time, the tutu created for Taglioni has undergone changes. So, Anna Pavlova preferred to dance in a lighter version of this outfit - her skirts were not so magnificent, but longer.

Soviet ballet dancers took the stage in wide, rigid tutus, which almost completely opened their legs.

The tutu skirt came into everyday fashion quite recently. Sarah Jessica Parker made a splash when she appeared in a layered mesh skirt in the first episode of Sex and the City. Since then, the ballet tutu has firmly settled in the wardrobe of thousands of women around the world, for whom the heroine of the actress Carrie Bradshaw has become a real style icon.

Traditionally, tutu skirts are sewn from thin, translucent fabrics. The most popular are models made of organza, tulle and tulle. Classic ballet tutus are made from tulle. In order for the material to keep its shape well, the skirt is starchy or treated with special means.

Tulle is a very fine mesh made from polyester fibers. Despite the fact that the fabric has a synthetic base, it is breathable thanks to the peculiarities of the structure. Tulle can have a matte or glossy surface.

To sew even a fairly short tulle tutu skirt, you will need several meters of fabric. But, since the price of this material is very low, sewing such a skirt will not cost you a pretty penny.

When we talk about a tutu, we usually imagine an airy skirt of snow-white color - exactly the same as in which ballerinas perform. However, this outfit can be made in a wide variety of shades of all colors of the rainbow. In addition to the classic white color, we will consider a couple of the most successful color options for a tutu skirt.

A ballerina appears on stage in a black tutu, performing the part of the black swan from the ballet Swan Lake. In the film "Black Swan" Natalie Portman appeared before us as a ballerina playing the roles of Odette and Odilia - the swan princess and her antipode. The actress looked very impressive in the form of a black swan, so many girls did not hesitate to get black tutu skirts.

Such skirts look simply amazing - at the same time elegant and daring. They have something dark and gothic in them, so black tutus are often combined with corsets, leather jewelry and other accessories that match the style.

Tutu skirts in light shades give the impression of something airy and weightless. The girl in this outfit seems to be enveloped in a small, golden cloud. Unlike black and white options, beige tutu skirts look more casual and do not evoke obsessive associations with the world of ballet.

Such skirts can be combined with things from everyday wardrobe: simple T-shirts, tops, denim shirts and jackets, jackets, thin sweaters. In a beige tutu skirt, you can go to school, to the theater, to the opening of an exhibition or to a party. For especially festive events, you need to choose a more elegant top, made of high-quality, noble fabric.

In the traditional white color, a tutu skirt looks very advantageous, largely because it goes well with clothes of any color. Therefore, choosing the top for this beautiful skirt, you can safely experiment with colors in search of the most successful and vibrant combinations. Pay attention to things in saturated colors - they make an advantageous contrast to the delicate whiteness of a tutu skirt.

A skirt like this is a great option for a wedding dress for brides who want to give up the classic dress. Choose elongated, not very curvy models. They go well with a corset, cropped jacket, or tight-fitting top.

Taking a tutu skirt as a basis, you can create unusually beautiful bows in different styles.

Let's take a look at some original, stylish looks that can be easily repeated using things from the basic wardrobe:

• A light skirt below the knee in combination with a denim shirt (can be replaced with a cropped jeans) and coarse boots with thick heels.
• A fluffy skirt of an exquisite, dusty pink color with a mischievous vest, black sandals (thanks to the thin straps that braid the ankle, they resemble ballet pointe shoes) and a large bag to match the shoes.
• A short white skirt makes an unexpectedly harmonious combination with a loose T-shirt in a sporty style with a large print and black sneakers with chunky soles.

So, as you probably already understood, a tutu skirt can be combined with things that are completely unrelated to ballet art and with the classical style. This wardrobe item is still poorly mastered by designers and stylists, so you can safely indulge in fashion experiences, creating your own spectacular combinations.

You can experiment not only with clothes, but also with shoes and accessories. A tutu skirt will go well with both classic shoes or sandals, and with rough boots or high lace-up boots. Jewelry can also be in a variety of styles - from sparkling jewelry to wooden beads and leather bracelets.