Ballet Fashion is Here to Stay

In 2023, the term "ballet core" popped up on our screens like never before. Bit by bit, tutus, bodysuits, pastel shades, and a lace mania took the fashion world by storm, with netizens rescuing Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw in And Just Like That wearing a long lace skirt in Season 1, Episode 4, and Darren Aronofsky's film Black Swan. The phenomenon transcended the big screen and made its way to the runways of destinations such as Milan and New York. With collections such as MM6 Maison Margiela Spring 2023 and Sandy Liang Fall 2023, as well as the popularity of Miu Miu ballerina flats worn by the likes of fashion darling Bella Hadid, the fashion world has once again made ballerina fashion mainstream, with the look as the pinnacle of elegance, delicacy and grace. 

While many believed that after the ballet fashion craze fashion's eyes would shift to a fresher aesthetic, the popularity of the ballet core is no different in 2024. From the baby pink garments worn by actress and singer Ariana Grande amidst Wicked press and celebrities such as Kathryn Hahn channeling her inner Black Swan at the Agatha All Along premiere in Los Angeles, the entertainment world still seems to be on the ballerina style bandwagon. 

Most of the pop girls have embraced it. Whether it's Sabrina Carpenter in a custom-made Arel Studio pink embroidered corset with a feathered skirt on SNL, Chappel Roan performing on The Tonight Show in June in a white swan dress by Gunnar Deatherage, or Addison Rae in Miss Claire Sullivan lingerie and a tutu at the VMAs in 2024, the ballet core remains pretty consistent. And on the runways it is no less so. 

For Spring/Summer 2025, many designers embraced the most emblematic elements of ballet fashion, incorporating it into their collections. From Yuhan Wang's lace sets to Wiederhoeft's embellished bodices and Rodarte's tulle skirts, New York was awash with ballet wear. Ditto London, where Simone Rocha had her signature rebellious romance with leotards and tutus, while J.W. Anderson embraced sculptural tutus and Emilia Wickstead had a pastel pink fever. The same goes for Milan. Alberta Ferretti gave a full lecture on airy fabrics and soft finishes, Fendi and Vivetta included ballerina flats in their repertoire, Dolce & Gabbana presented some sparkly leotards, and Ferragamo unveiled leggings, collants and laced sandals à la ballerina flats. Meanwhile, in Paris, Vaquera honored the ballet trend with bubble skirts and Dior with bodysuits. The rhythm stays in perfect tune, no matter the city, no matter the media venture. 

Ahead, check eight garments and accessories that will make sure you’ll channel your inner ballerina. 

Ballerina Flats 

Tutus 

Tights

Leotards

Headbands

Gaiters 

Leggings 

Cardigans