It’s funny. I’ve been following Japanese fashion designer Etsuna Otsuka for at least two or three years. Then suddenly, in the last few months, she started doing ballet! Another adult ballerina joins the club! Read more
Tag: leotards
dressing the adult ballet figure
If there’s one thing that’s been intimidating about starting ballet, it’s figuring out how to dress myself. I want to wear something form-fitting so I can see if I’m hitting the right positions and movements, but I need some support for those grown-up curves! Aside from the depressing discovery that, as a UK size 8-10, I’m firmly considered Large in any ballet wear… (Sad face!) The most frustrating thing for me has been finding a way to support my 34C bustline, which, in ballet, is considered enormous.
Plume Camisole Leotard in Navy, Bloch Warm-Up Shorts, Revolution Convertible Tights, Bloch Canvas Slippers.
Unlike gymnastics leotards, Ballet leotards tend to have very delicate designs with thin straps and sheer accents. The focus of the design is often at the back. To compensate for the fact that you can’t fit a sports bra under any of these designs, they come with either “full front lining” or a “bust panel”. The full front lining is just an extra layer of fabric on the front, and the bust panel is a little bit like the secret support you sometimes get in tank tops. Read more
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