balletcore

noun

1. (uncountable)A style that borrows from the elements of ballet, including tutus, leggings, unitards, etc.

   “Unpacking the success of Balletcore, Bikercore, Normcore and Gorpcore with considerations for future assortments.”

   “With the release of her first ready-to-wear capsule, “Mirroire Noire”, the Australian ballet dancer-turned-fashion designer takes centre stage, shining a new spotlight on fashion’s balletcore.”

   “As hinted in its name, balletcore entails the “everyday-fication” of the tutu – a dress that’s worn in classical ballet performances – and traditional dancewear items like dance belts, legwarmers, unitards, leotards, tights and dance shoes.”

   “If you’ve yet to surrender to balletcore, investing in a pair of pointe-style flats is the place to start.”

   “A term coined in 2015, balletcore draws inspiration from the grace and elegance associated with ballet, and this ongoing trend seems to be here to stay!”