Tutu skirt

Throughout the long history of ballet, slender, flexible dancers invariably arouse admiration of men and envy of women. Graceful creatures fluttering on stage are perceived as something unearthly, created from the air and something else wonderful, magical. Such a 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, a tutu migrated from the ballet scene to everyday life, turning into 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 they are best worn.

Not every girl can boast of a figure like a ballet dancer, but this does not mean at all that tutu skirts are available exclusively to slender, fit young ladies. Undoubtedly, a skirt-tutu 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 a few centimeters of growth, so low beauties should prefer shortened models. If you are tall and have a little plump 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 categorically does not suit the owners of an apple-like figure.

Now it is difficult to imagine, but the tutu was not always 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.A pack specifically for her was invented and painted by the French artist Eugene Lamy. In it, the ballerina performed the part of La Sylphide in the ballet of the same name.

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

Soviet ballet dancers appeared on stage in wide, tough tutus, almost completely opening their legs.

A tutu skirt has come into everyday fashion quite recently. A real sensation was made by Sarah Jessica Parker, appearing in a multi-layered mesh skirt in the first episode of the series "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 models are organza, tulle and tulle. Classical ballet tutus is made of tulle. In order for the material to keep its shape well, the skirt is starchy or treated with special means.

Fatin is a very fine mesh made from polyester fibers. Despite the fact that the fabric has a synthetic base, it passes air well, thanks to the features of the structure. Fatin can have a matte or shiny surface.

To sew even a short enough skirt-pack of tulle, you need a few 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 kind in which the ballerinas perform. However, this outfit can be made in a 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 coloring options for a tutu skirt.

In a black tutu, a ballerina appears on the stage, performing the part of the black swan from the ballet Swan Lake. In the film "Black Swan" Natalie Portman appeared before us in the role of a ballerina acting as Odette and Odile - the swan princess and her antipode. The actress in the image of a black swan looked very impressive, so many girls did not fail to get skirts-packs of black color.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• A light skirt below the knee in combination with a denim shirt (can be replaced with a cropped denim) and coarse boots with thick heels.
• A fluffy skirt of exquisite, dusty pink color with a mischievous vest, black sandals (thanks to the thin straps around the ankle, they resemble ballet pointes) and a large bag in the tone of shoes.
• A short white skirt makes an unexpectedly harmonious combination with a loose sport shirt with a large print and black sneakers on a massive sole.

So, as you probably already understood, a tutu skirt can be combined with things completely unrelated to ballet art and 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 classic shoes or sandals, as well as with rugged boots or high lace-up boots. Jewelry can also be in a variety of styles - from sparkling jewelry, to wooden beads and leather bracelets.