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Back to Ballet as an Adult!
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items As someone who recently returned to ballet at 30, I'm sharing a collection of my personal favorite adult ballet gear! Whether you’re returning to dance or starting adult beginning ballet for the very first time, these tried-and-true recommendations f...
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Ballet Skirts
Layering Pieces
Ballet Basics
Ballet Skirts
Discover the best ballet skirts for adult dancers, designed to combine elegance with effortless comfort. This section features my studio staples that offer the perfect amount of coverage. These picks are chosen for their easily adjustable tie waists,...
What I love most about this Stelle wrap skirt is how easily adjustable it is—you can tie it exactly where it feels comfortable. As someone who can feel a bit self-conscious about my stomach, I love how beautifully this lightweight chiffon flares out ...
Stelle Women's Chiffon Ballet Sarong Skirt
I absolutely love how easy it is to just pull on—no dealing with ties or ribbons coming undone mid-class. The high-low cut is incredibly flattering, giving you great coverage in the back while elongating your legs in the front. Plus, the elastic wais...
Daydance Mesh Pull On Ballet Skirt for Teens & Women
My favorite pull on ballet skirt! I love this skirt so much I’ve bought it in multiple colors!
Daydance Mesh Pull On Ballet Skirt for Teens & Women
I love this pull on style ballet skirt! It's the 3rd color I've bought of the same item!
Daydance Mesh Pull On Ballet Skirt for Teens & Women
I initially bought this in pink and love how flattering it is so I decided to buy it in black too! What I love most about this Stelle wrap skirt is how easily adjustable it is—you can tie it exactly where it feels comfortable. As someone who can feel...
Stelle Women's Chiffon Ballet Sarong Skirt
Layering Pieces
Stay cozy during barre work with the best ballet warm-up layers! This section features chic front-twist tops, classic wrap tops, and leg warmers designed to keep your muscles warm without restricting your movement. These stylish pieces are easy to sl...
A fun alternative to the classic ballet wrap top! Featuring a flattering knotted front twist design and a cropped silhouette, this shrug gives you a fresh studio look without the hassle of ties. It provides the perfect amount of warmth for the beginn...
Women Ballet Bance Shawl Tops
A versatile wrap top! Love wearing this to ballet or pilates! It is made from an incredibly soft, buttery material that feels amazing against the skin and stretches comfortably as you move. I love that you can tie it in the front or the back to chang...
YEOREO Women Pilates Wrap Long Sleeve Top
For warmer days when I still want some coverage, I love layering with this short sleeve wrap top! The fabric is soft, lightweight, and breathable, making it a great option for studio warm-ups or a light layer over your leotard. It ties easily at the ...
Fisoew Womens Wrap Tie Crop Tops Y2k
I never used to wear legwarmers when I was dancing as a kid, but now that I'm older, I definitley feel the benefits of them for warming up! I love how these extra long legwarmers pull up comfortably over the knee for maximum warmth! The knit material...
SATINIOR 24" Over Knee Ribbed Leg Warmers
The perfect ballet pink legwarmers! These blend nicely with pink ballet tights to keep your lines streamlined for warmups but still offer warmth!
Women Ballet Knitted Stirrup Leg Warmers
A perfect layering piece for ballet or pilates! It's in a gorgeous trending shade of butter yellow which is perfect for spring/summer!
Yousify Womens Long Sleeve Twist V Neck Crop Top
A perfect wrap top for ballet or pilates! I initially bought this in blue and loved it so much I bought it in this deep cherry color! Love how buttery smooth the material is!
YEOREO Women Pilates Wrap Long Sleeve Top
Ballet Basics
Building your dance wardrobe starts here with essential foundational pieces for adult ballet. From highly supportive, comfortable leotards with built-in linings to durable tights that actually move with you, these studio basics are chosen specificall...
If I could only own one leotard this would be it! Finding a leotard that feels both secure and comfortable can be a challenge, but this one completely delivers. It features a built-in bra-style lining with a soft support band (and I don't feel the ne...
Stelle Women's Short Sleeve Ballet Leotard
I loved the black version of this so much that I bought it in pink! Love how comfortable and supportive it is!
Stelle Women's Short Sleeve Ballet Leotard
I tried Capezio tights and found the waistband to be really tight and uncomfortable since I'm a bit thicker in the middle but these Bloch ones don't dig in miserably!
Bloch Dance Women's Contour Soft Adaptatoe Tights
Canvas ballet slippers seem to be more common now but I preferred leather split sole ballet slippers growing up so I decided to stick with it as an adult too! Leather ballet slippers can tend to be more expensive, but I was happy to find these ones a...
Capezio Women's 2027 Juliet Ballet Shoe
I have long hair and surprisingly these three pins are all I need to keep a secure bun in place all class long! Love using these larger pins instead of using a lot of tiny bobby pins!
Parcelona French Brown Tortoise Shell Hair Pins Set