Tutus have been ignored for too long, cast to the side and not taken seriously as legitimate clothing. Enough is enough. Nobody puts baby tutu in the corner. There are ways to wear tutu-esque skirts without looking too much like a failed ballerina with a sad inability to let go of the glory days. We’ll tell you how after the jump Do:
-Avoid over the top ballerina references by choosing a top that’s minimally leotard-like. A fitted white capsleeve blouse with chunky fake pearls is cool. A plain fitted tee also works, as does a tee with some embellishment at the neck. You can even do a white racerback tank as long as you do some sort of rough and chunky necklace to keep it from all being too sweet. We like a multi-strand gunmetal or silver chain necklace.
-Choose a super high heel instead of flats. If your shirt’s simple and you don’t want to look too dressed up, a black patent round toe pump works well. If you’re going all out, a strappy, rough-looking sandal is the way to go.
-Add a slim boyfriend blazer to the mix. Nothing too short or over-sized, please.
Don’t:
-Even think about wearing a leotard with that tutu.
-Wear shoes that lace around the ankle, you’ll be getting too literal.
-Carry a tote or over-large bag with this outfit, it’ll look too heavy.
-Get too cutesy with the accessories. Strong cuffs, chunky rings and bad ass necklaces are the key. Delicate jewelry and hair accessories are to be avoided, you’re already wearing a tutu, after all.
-Wear a loose top with your tutu. The skirt’s already voluminous and you’ll look over-large if you don’t go with a fitted shirt.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
10 Things girls love to do in Tutus
I don't know what it is about Tutus and Pettiskirts that transforms quiet, little girls into dancing, giggling sprites--perhaps the volume of the tutu tulle is intoxicating, or the movement of the pettiskirt chiffon mesmerizing. . . . Either way, slip a happy, fluffy, Trendy Bambini skirt on your little dove, get the camera ready, and watch her spread her wings and strut her stuff!
The following are 10 amusing, educational, and calorie-burning activities girls love to do in tutus (mamas can join in, too!):
1. Girls love to play dress-up in tutus. This is creative play that aids in the development of their imagination, self-image, and social skills (if they are playing with a relative or friends). Toss in a pair of Mommy's shoes, some of our Flower Headbands or tiaras, and toy props for the full dress-up effect!
2. Girls love to exhibit hilarious, new behavior in tutus (and they're not likely to repeat it after removing the tutu). I'm not sure why they do this, though I suspect it's because they feel so new and pretty (like a butterfly--forgive the obvious simile) that they can't help but try out new, goofy things. In my daughter's case it was spinning on her back . . . like a "hip hop frog" . . . in our Over the Rainbow Pettiskirt. That was new!
3. Girls love to have dance parties in tutus! There should be a study where random Janes are pulled off the street, thrown into a tutu with Rihanna songs blaring, and dared not to dance. What do you think the results of that study would be? OK, maybe the shy ones would simply giggle and sway. But let's be REAL. In tutus, girls love to dance, dance, dance with their tutu-clad friends, throwing those gossamer layers in the air like they just don't care. (Hint: tutus are awesome icebreakers for timid playmates/awkward playdates.)
4. Girls love to model at impromptu photo shoots in tutus. This is an instant self-confidence booster and you get a slew of amazing pictures and a blast of family fun in the process!
5. Girls love to twirl compulsively then fall out giggling dizzily in tutus (seriously, lay some pillows down if they're indoors and you have hard floors). Delirious happiness seems to be a natural side effect of quality, brightly colored, voluminous skirts. When you're stressed, watching your baby girl spinning into a dizzy state of bliss just melts it all away.
6. Girls love to run around outside barefoot in tutus. Like giddy, little fairies, they take flight with the wind beneath their tulle and playing in their hair; they feel free and light as air. Catch them if you can! Better yet, catch them on camera. The candid movement and lovely clothing make for stunning pictures and video! And if you're into photography props, you'll love her in the Sunshine Princess Wings for an ethereal fairy effect.
7. Girls love to attend parties and events in tutus. This is especially helpful if your daughter is not fond of social functions. Whether it's her birthday, a wedding or any special occasion, she can be a princess for a day. Won't she feel beautiful and confident, not to mention look exquisite?
8. Girls love to play in tutus! They're kids, and kids love to play, and tutus just make playtime that much more FUN! So they play harder and longer (and that buys you time for yourself--it's a win-win situation).
9. Girls love to show off in their tutus. We all know it's true. They know they're fabulous and want their tutu-less friends to know it, too. Are grownups any different?
10. Girls love to stay in their tutus. Instead of getting frustrated when it's bedtime and they fuss about taking it off, do what I do. Call, "Pajama tutu time!" I slip a pettiskirt over my daughter's pajamas, set a timer for 5-7 minutes and let her dance her tiny tush off to a toddler music video or dance playlist. It gets the end-of-the-day wiggles out every time, and she begs me to carry her tired little body up to bed where she trades in the "tutu" for a lullaby (no exaggeration). http://www.trendybambini.com/10-Things-girls-love-to-do-in-tutus_b_33.html
Who wears a Tutu?
I know a lot you have the same question....Can adults wear a tutu?....the answer is yes adults can wear a tutu. There are numerous adults who has worn a tutu, celebrities included.
What makes your little girl feel special?
Wearing a tutu makes a little girl feel special and nearly every girl would love to have one of her own. Tutus are a must-have item for playing dress-up, ideal for twirling and dancing, and perfect for a fancy tea party with her dolls.
Monday, July 23, 2012
The Different types of Tutus
Romantic tutu
-It is typical for this style of tutu to have about three to five layers of long, soft tulle. Although some romantic tutu's leave out the basque, others have one. The basgue has two parts. The part that can be seen looks like a band that circles the waist and goes down to the hips. The other part is hidden under the skirt and resembles panties.
Classical tutu
-The tulle used for this kind of tutu is short and stiff. There are layers upon layers of netting, with a casing for the petticoat wire that runs through it. The wire is inserted to make it possible for the skirt to stick out. This is commonly refered to as hooping. For added support it is tacked very tightly. The skirt is usually attatched to the basque and a bodice. The bodice looks like a leotard
Powder puff tutu
-Because this tutu is looser that the classical one, it does not require hooping, and is tacked looser. The tulle is softer and can be combined with netting, although it uses less layers than the pancake tutu.
The History of Tutus and Tutu dresses
Although ballet has been around since the 15th century, it's most associated icon, the tutu, has not. It took some time for it to develop into what it is today.During the early days of ballet, people were generally more conservative. Long skirts and heavy costumes worn by the first ballet dancers made it difficult to move. Marie Camargo tried to ease the ballerina's life by taking off no more than the very bottom of her skirt, just exposing the ankles. Marie Salle used a greek dress that offered her more freedom to dance in. Keeping with their modest side, many women put on extra petticoats to prevent anything from showing when more turns started to be incorporated in dances.
One of the most famous dancers of her time, Marie Taglioni, wore the first tutu in 1832. Although, it looked more like a tutu dress. It was shorter than what dancers previously wore, going past the knees and stoping somewhere along the calf. It revealed just enough to show the advancing footwork that ballet dancers were starting to be expected to do. Not only was it created to show off the dancer's feet, but it was made to be etheral looking. The Ballets being danced at the time, such as Giselle or La Syphilde, had supernatural beings. To appropriately portray these characters, the ballerinas needed to look as if they were floating across the stage and the flowing tutu helped to achieve this.
The need for an even shorter skirt brought the debut of the first classical tutu in the 1880's. An Italian ballerina named Victoria Zucci was the first dancer to wear one. It was shorter than the romantict tutu, although it didn't go up much higher than the knees, and it hung loose. This was taken a step further when the classical tutu was made stiffer, enabaling it to stick straight out in order to show the entire leg. It became known as the pancake tutu. A more extreme version of this had a completely flat top, and was called the platter tutu. This is what is commonly thought of today when picturing a ballerina costume.
The famous choreographer George Balanchine, needed a new design when he realized the classical tutu wasn't suited to his dances. Karinska, a trained seamtress from Russia, came to his rescue when she originated the powder puff tutu. Although it was still short and stuck out from the hips it hung down more than the rigid pancake or platter tutu, giving it an overall softer look. (http://ktyler.hubpages.com/hub/The-history-of-tutus-and-tutu-dresses)
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