6 Ways to Style the Balletcore Trend
Ballet flats, tulle skirts, leg warmers—it's all en pointe this season. L’OFFICIEL outlines how to wear the balletcore trend.
Inspired by the ballerina, balletcore fashion is all about comfort influenced by dance attire. There is something so chic about ballet that has made it part of the fashion lexicon. The playful aesthetic of the ballerina is a perfect balance of detail and versatility. This balletcore resurgence is due to the ongoing nostalgia of the 2000s with popular films and TV shows such as Black Swan and Sex and the City (i.e. Carrie Bradshaw's iconic tulle skirt from the opening credits).
To achieve the look of a beautiful ballerina, consider adding balletcore pieces into your outfits like ballet flats, wrap skirts, bodysuits, and sweaters. Tulle skirts are the perfect transitional piece that will take you from the warmer days of summer to the colder months of fall.
Continue to scroll down to see how influencers on Instagram are recreating the balletcore trend.
Tights
A great way to start with balletcore is with the basics: tights. India Blue completed her outfit with Gucci tights tucked underneath her wrapped skirt.
Tulle Skirt
Fashion icon and trendsetter Sarah Jessica Parker is seen wearing a tulle skirt with a simple shirt while filming Sex and the City. The tulle skirt draws attention to the look and is a great transitional piece to channel the balletcore aesthetic across every season. Pair it with a leather jacket and combat boots to give it an edgy look.
Ballet Flats
Take a page out of Aimee Song's book on how to style a chic balletcore look with monochromatic tones. Song wears a mini dress and ballet flats, making it an easy outfit for errands.
Sheer Fabrics
Simone Rocha's Spring/Summer 2023 is a collection that adds punk to tulle while not steering away from the traditional balletcore aesthetic. The collection paid homage to the dancer's motifs and gave the outfits a whimsical recreation.
Pink
The easiest way to embrace balletcore is by adding a palette of pinks to your wardrobe.
Lace
Sydney Sweeney wears a sheer black dress with lace detailing, an elegant twist to balletcore. For a day-to-night outfit, add a leather jacket and swap out your heels for ballet flats, but if you want to add a more edgy look, combat boots will suffice.
