Holiday Party Dresses Inspired by The Nutcracker
Next to A Christmas Carol and It’s a Wonderful Life, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is one of those iconic and beloved works of art that keep getting revisited every year during the holidays. It’s hard not to see why: with its magical themes, straightforward storytelling, and whimsical nature, The Nutcracker ballet brings to life the very essence of a Christmas narrative.
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A Synopsis
For those of you unfamiliar with The Nutcracker, here’s the quick version of the story: A young girl named Clara gets a toy Nutcracker from her godfather on Christmas Eve, which then comes to life. (Not really, though—Clara just falls asleep and dreams of the rest.) The Nutcracker fights the evil Mouse King, turns out to be a real-life prince, and takes Clara to the Land of the Sweets, where they are both honored with extravagant dances and gifted treats.
After the final waltz, Clara and the Prince say goodbye to their subjects, and are whisked away (presumably back to her house, after the dream ends) in a reindeer drawn sleigh. The curtain is drawn, the audience cheers, and here The Nutcracker ends. It’s a simple plot, really, allowing the talented ballerinas, diverse choreographed dances, and stunning costumes—which is what we’re focusing on today—to work their magic on the audience without the added burden of a complex narrative.
On to the Fashion…
Now that you’ve got the general gist of the ballet, keep reading for holiday dresses inspired by four Nutcracker personas: Clara, The Snowflakes, The Sugar Plum Fairy, and The Spanish Dancers. (Don’t worry if you don’t know who most of these are just yet; we’ll explain on the way!)
#1 Clara
A young girl
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