Ballet+Fashion: A guide to dressing according to ballet!

Ballet and fashion have always gone hand in hand.

New York City Ballet is known for its collaborations with many famous fashion designers. In 2012, renowned designer Valentino collaborated with the ballet company’s Artistic Director Peter Martins to design costumes for the Fall Gala. Also last year, NYCB dancers presented the work of emerging choreographer Justin Peck at New York Fashion Week.

Internationally renowned ballerina Yuan Yuan Tan, a principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet, was the face of clothing company Gap a few years ago. More recently, Yulia Yanina's Couture Spring Summer 2016 collection, presented at Paris Fashion Week in January, was inspired by the tutus and lines of ballet dancers.

Even without being designed by famous fashion designers, the costumes of many top ballet companies like NYCB are art.

The combination of ballet and fashion produces a stunning result. The beauty and grace of the world of ballet can be an inspiration for any look with the following:

Tulle Skirts

Tutu skirts are inextricably linked to ballet. When people hear the word “tutu” they tend to think of the classic skirt that flares out and looks like a ballerina’s tulle skirt. Another type of skirt is the long romantic skirt that we usually see in ballet productions like Giselle. Tulle skirts add romance and create a stunning look.

Ballet shoes (ballerinas)

Ballet shoes, also known as pointe shoes, are essential for a ballerina. The right shoes are a key part of any look. Top dancers use almost one pair a day and more pairs for a performance. These shoes are handmade and made to the size of each dancer. Ballerina shoes are always a good choice to create a ballet-inspired look.

The bun in the hair

The easiest and most affordable way to look like a ballerina. Dancers must always keep their hair tied up so that it doesn't fall in their face and they can perform turns, jumps and other ballet moves more easily. To easily create a bun, you can gather your hair, create a braid, and then wrap the braid around to create a bun. There are many videos online with instructions on how to create a perfect and practical bun.

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