As a Tomboy, Ballet Core Has Finally Won Me Over
glamour.comcontinues to gain momentum, with over on the platform, giving eight-year-old me—who spent her weekends rewinding Save The Last Dance to learn Julia Stiles’ Juilliard choreography—the nudge she needed for starting a new sartorial chapter over two decades on.Growing up with two brothers who were big into hip-hop, my personal style could be described as singularly tomboy-ish.
My appreciation—and desire to experiment with trends—expanded once I started a career in fashion in my early 20s. At my core, I still gravitated towards street-style wear—think cargo pants, sneakers, graphic tees, and stacks of colorful, beaded jewelry.
I leaned even more into this look during the pandemic, comforting myself in oversized T-shirts, hoodies, and sweats as I worked from home.
Although I've long defined my look as casual, ballet core speaks to me on a deeper level. The aesthetic draws from traditional dancer attire (leotards, leg warmers, ballet flats, bows, wrap-tops, and tulle skirts) and brings with it a softness lacking in my everyday wardrobe.
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