Add These Dainty Pieces to Your Wardrobe for the Perfect Balletcore Look
Coquette, popularized by influencers like Cindy Kimberly, has slowly taken over TikTok with frilly and delicate clothing and soft, dreamy makeup looks. Arriving up next as an offshoot of the coquette trend is balletcore.
As the name suggests, this new aesthetic is inspired by ballet dancers. The fashion often includes ballet slippers, flowy skirts and a lot of pastel, light colors. Ahead, we've found a few essential items to help build your balletcore closet.
Free People Lady Bow: $16
No balletcore outfit would be complete without the addition of a pastel bow. The nice part about wearing bows is that they're extremely versatile! It can add zhuzh to a simple pony or bun, or you can weave it through your braids for more flair.
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On Pointe iPhone Case: $19.99+
This ballet collection from Wildflower Cases is for anyone who wants to be extra about their commitment to balletcore. These new products feature baby pink bows printed on iPhone, AirPods Pro and Airpods Max cases. And as longtime supporters of Wildflower, we know that these cases are just as durable as they are cute!
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Talia Open Back Tee: $24.95
After the first two items, you can probably guess that the ultimate color of balletcore is pink. This adorable "Chalk Pink" tee is sporty and feminine, and the open back resembles the typical leotard of a ballet dancer. Pair this top with shorts similar to the model, biker shorts or a tennis skirt.
Kimchi Blue Arabesque Lace Tie-Front Top: $35
One of the best parts of a typical ballet outfit is the shrugs and bolero tops commonly worn over the leotard. This tie-front blouse from Urban Outfitters makes it even easier to recreate for a casual outfit. This top can be layered or worn by itself, like the model.
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Alo Yoga Goddess Leg Warmer: $48
Leg warmers might be one of our favorite accessories to gain popularity over the past year. As people who dislike the appearance of long socks, leg warmers are amazing for covering up during the winter months in a way that's also stylish. But beyond being fashionable, these leg warmers from Alo Yoga are also functional for those who are actually wearing balletcore during their workout and dance classes.
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Lululemon Court Rival High-Rise Skirt: $59
We can admit that we gravitate towards pants rather than skirts and dresses, but activewear is the solution to making them a lot more comfortable.
This tennis skirt from Lululemon has a flowy, feminine hemline, but has built-in shorts underneath that make it so much better for longtime wear. No more worrying about your skirt riding up or exposing too much after a strong gust of wind!
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Dolce Vita x For Love & Lemons Lilly Ballet Flats: $100
Ballet flats coming back into fashion during 2023 was not on our bingo card, but we're not mad about it. Ballet flats are easy to slip on during a hot summer day, and the shoe can make you look more put together than a pair of flip-flops. Plus, who would turn down these gorgeous, flowery ballet flats from Dolce Vita?
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