Tutu skirt

Throughout the long history of ballet, slender, flexible dancers invariably arouse the admiration of men and the envy of women. Graceful creatures fluttering around the scene are perceived as something unearthly, created from the air and something else miraculous, magical. A stage outfit in many respects contributes to this perception of ballerinas - fluffy, airy skirts, which in the Russian tradition are called “tutus”.

Not so long ago, the tutu migrated from the ballet scene 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 they are best to wear.

Not every girl can boast of a figure like that of a ballet dancer, but this does not mean that tutu skirts are available only for slim, fit young ladies. Undoubtedly, on such girls the skirt-tutu will look perfect, therefore, if you possess such data, you can safely purchase this item for your summer wardrobe.

A long, fluffy skirt has the ability to take a few centimeters of height, so short beauties should be preferred to low beauties. If you have a tall stature and slightly plump legs, you, on the contrary, will suit the option below the knee.

It should be noted that the tutu-skirt necessarily requires a waist, so it categorically does not suit the owners of the “apple” type figure.

Now it is difficult to imagine, but the tutu was not always an integral element of ballet art. The first dancer who appeared on the theater stage in a voluminous skirt made of translucent mesh was Italian Maria Tagloni; it happened only in the middle of the 19th century. Tutu specifically for her invented and painted by the French artist Eugene Lamy. In it the ballerina performed the part of Sylphs in the ballet of the same name.

Over time, the bundle created for the Taglioni underwent a change. So, Anna Pavlova preferred to dance in the light version of this dress - her skirts were not so lush, but longer.

Soviet ballet dancers appeared on the stage in wide, stiff packs that almost completely opened their legs.

Skirt-pack in everyday fashion came recently. This furor has made Sarah Jessica Parker, appearing in a multi-layered net skirt in the first episode of the series "Sex and the City." Since then, the tutu firmly settled in the wardrobe of thousands of women around the world, for whom the heroine of 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. To keep the material in good shape, starch skirt or treated with special means.

Fatin is a very fine mesh made of polyester fibers. Despite the fact that the fabric has a synthetic base, it is well breathable, due to the peculiarities of the structure. Fatin can have a matte or shiny surface.

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

When we talk about a tutu, we usually imagine a snow-white air skirt - exactly the kind in which 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 color options for the tutu skirt.

A ballet dancer appears on the stage in a black tutu, performing the part of a black swan from the ballet Swan Lake. In the film “Black Swan”, Natalie Portman appeared before us as a ballerina, performing the roles of Odette and Odile - the princess-swan and her antipode. The actress in the guise of a black swan looked very impressive, so many girls did not fail to acquire pack skirts in black.

These skirts look just amazing - both elegant and bold. There is something darkly gothic in them, so black tutus is often combined with corsets, leather decorations and other accessories that are suitable for the style.

Skirts-packs of light shades give the impression of something airy and weightless. A girl in such an outfit seems to be enveloping 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.

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

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

Such a skirt is an excellent wedding dress for brides who want to give up the classic dress. Choose elongated, not very curvy models. They go well with a corset, short jacket or skin-tight top.

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

Let's look at some original, stylish images 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 denim shirt) and coarse boots with a thick heel.
• The fluffy skirt is exquisite, pink-colored with a naughty vest, black sandals (thanks to thin straps that twist around the ankle, they resemble ballet pointe shoes) and a large bag in the tone of the shoe.
• A short white skirt makes up an unexpectedly harmonious combination with a loose sports shirt with a large print and black sneakers on a massive sole.

So, as you probably already understood, the skirt-pack can be combined with things completely unrelated to ballet art and with a classic style. This piece of clothing is still poorly mastered by designers and stylists, so you can safely indulge in fashionable experiences, creating your own spectacular combinations.

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