"Ballet Class" Is Fashion's Latest Obsession: 7 Things That Define the Aesthetic
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@bellathomas; Zara; @lifeofbohemeThe lace-up trend is one that we saw bubble up several months ago and while it comes in many forms from pants and skirts to dresses, the wraparound tops specifically feel like they were plucked right out of a ballerina's wardrobe, especially since many of them come in soft pastels and light-pink shades evocative of ballet slippers.
Wearing leggings as pants is certainly not a new phenomenon for fashion folk, but as I began seeing more ballet motifs surface, this is one I just can't ignore because it seems so very ballet-esque. Can't you imagine someone wearing a trendy stirrup or split-hem pair with the above wraparound tops to do some pliés and relevés?
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@emmanuellek_; @orseund_iris; @nlmarilynAre you also seeing these stretchy cotton headbands everywhere, or are you normal? For all the fuss about designer hair accessories, there's something refreshing about reaching for a simple drugstore-friendly headband to achieve this look.
Shrugs, boleros, arm warmers—call them what you will, but they're here and they're happening. We first called attention to this knit trend all the way back in October and, well, we told you so. Now, these sleeves are everywhere we look, and I think you'll agree with me that they fit neatly into this overall ballet aesthetic.
How could we discuss ballet-inspired fashion without a mention to the O.G. of this movement, humble ballet flats? As I'm sure you've noticed, traditional ballet flats have died down but taking their place is a new wave of styles that feels altogether fresher with exaggerated square toes, oversize bows, and pretty pastel colors.
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@sofiamcoelho; @matildadjerfEvery ballerina needs a good ballet skirt, right? Well, in 2021, it's all about this swishy shape. An insider-favorite, Orseund Iris designed a beautiful satin version that comes in the mini length that fashion girls are already taken with, as pictured above, and more recently an elegant floor-length take seen below.
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@chainkyr; @laurareilly___; @vanessahongMaybe it's just me but I'm definitely getting some ballerina vibes from these ultra-cropped workout tops. I think it's because they have the same feel as the shrugs I mentioned above—basically glorified arm warmers—and the square-ish and scoop necklines on them have an elegant appeal to them that's often hard to come by in activewear. I'd style one with a ballerina skirt and kitten heels to dress it up or simply wear with leggings for some low-impact movement.
