History of the Tutu

A few years ago, whilst waiting in an airport for a ski holiday, I was trying to convince my brother to buy something silly to wear when we were skiing. A compromise was reached, I would buy something that he had to wear on the slopes and he got to buy something that I would wear when riding.

I thought that I would be kind (for those that don't know Henry, he doesn't dress up EVER!!) and go gentle on him. I bought a pair of pink, fishnet evening gloves (technical term, look below for more info) and thought, they will make his outfit pop! In return, Henry provided me with the largest tutu that Claire's Accessories had ever produced. If you ever have a child that is the size of me that wants a tutu, there needs to be a serious conversation had. I digress, it was a hot pink, tripled layered tutu with a flashing light belt. It couldn't have been more beautiful and perfect! Love at first sight, a theme that may well continue through these posts.

Combine such a delightful item of clothing with me and what do you get? The weirdest looking ballerina ever. The tutu had its first outing on the slopes of Serre Chevalier, the start of an era.

Since then, she has been with me through thick and thin. Every time I have been abroad, the tutu has been packed and somehow I always found an excuse to bring her out. This has nothing to do with my love of dressing up as woman, just a coincidence.

Then recently during a "work" sojourn to Sivota, Greece the tutu had a few outings and was very popular. Chicks dig tutus, obviously. It led to the creation of "Tutu Tuesday", the best day of the week! It's as simple as it sounds, wear a tutu on Tuesday. It makes people smile so why not.


For those that want to read up on the history of gloves, check out this website: http://www.fashionintime.org/history-gloves-significance/

Woodie's Wisdom: Do something everyday that makes someone smile, it's worth it.