So...
Whether it's lace, flouncy skirts, delicate fabrics, flat shoes and tiered maxi dresses, we can happily revisit our long-forgotten fantasies of being as graceful and as poised as ballerinas while staying ultra-fashionable at the same time.
So, how can we achieve the ballet-inspired look without looking old-fashioned or too hippy? The number one recommendation is the knee-length frothy skirt - whether it's ruffled or tiered. Choose solid colors or printed fabrics and wear the skirt with a sheer top or a corset-style, slim-fitting blouse in order to achieve a modern yet unitary look.
Versace via style.com
Charles Anastase (style.com)
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So, how can we achieve the ballet-inspired look without looking old-fashioned or too hippy? The number one recommendation is the knee-length frothy skirt - whether it's ruffled or tiered. Choose solid colors or printed fabrics and wear the skirt with a sheer top or a corset-style, slim-fitting blouse in order to achieve a modern yet unitary look.
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Girly dresses are next on the list, whether we're talking maxi dresses or any other cut that compliments your body shape.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmIBqO798NlTFECSy0r24Wdd0BR-X022VkdFvRohoocWxhlfU9nBj8FLzjRZWx5siJVx_JNOOjmeAJsg4SreWgHX8Z4EcRcE5yeveB_9x681Y6ZciE7N_HfC_gI8dA8czLi4C-mLoQzBPk/s400/rs651852489104434.jpg)
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One of the hottest combinations of the season is the bias dress cut (preferably in white) paired with a light jeans jacket and a pair of gladiator sandals.
Few looks (all via style.com) :
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A. Mc Queen
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Alexander Mc Queen, Antonio Marras, Balmain
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Elie Saab, Christian Lacroix, Dolce & Gabbana
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Elie Saab, Christian Lacroix, Dolce & Gabbana
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Libertine, Alexander Mc Queen, Pollini
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Project Runway Designers, Temperley, Toni Maticevski
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Embellish your outfit with subtle ballerina details - a nice V or scooped neckline, a flounce of lace at the hem of the skirt or dress, dresses made of silk or satin in nice, vintage colors such as pearl, muted pink, a light silvery-lavender, washed-out blue or green. If you go for an outfit that's got multiple colors, accessorize it with nude colored shoes to keep the soft feeling about you, and add a single theatrical piece of jewelry - a cuff bracelet or a sparkling necklace with one single gem. An embroidered satchel or a petite ruffled purse will make the style work even better, giving you a quirky yet creative and romantic air.