Comfy meets theatrical in this 2010s-inspired style resurgence. balletcore
. Balletcore embraces hyper-femininity and girlhood, but along with other Tumblr-era styles, its history is complex. The ballet profession has long been synonymous with the white, thin ingenue dancer.
so many of the aesthetics being churned out of tiktok right now in the post-y2k boom are entrenched in fatphobia + racism to some extent. the twilight aesthetic, the "that girl" aesthetic, balletcore… thinness is crucial to all, whiteness/paleness to mostBut, to an extent, balletcore shouldn’t be confused with the actual profession.
“When an aesthetic like balletcore is so hyperfocused on the aesthetic elements of a culture, it can actually fade into this notion that princess and ballerina culture are intrinsically vapid ‘girl’ hobbies,” she continues. Still, modern-day balletcore is likely to stick around, thanks to its blending of cozy streetwear and theatrical costuming. At its core, the aesthetic is all about comfort and beauty, and who couldn’t use more beauty right now?