With the fun, artful way circus and performance art has infused into mainstream and high fashion, you, too can infuse circus style into your fashion.
As if my best friend sillygrrl needs any introduction…
My bestie Sarah is an aerial ninja, AKA aerialist, and a third of a brilliant Aerial Circus Troupe, so naturally, the artsy, circus elements of performance art that go hand in hand with the indie art scene is something for which she has a knack. Let’s let her break it down.
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With my stripe obsession I end up looking a little circus-y more often than not, so I thought I’d share a few ways to add circus style to your wardrobe without looking like you stepped out of a sideshow.
Put a bow on it: Big or little, bright or covered in sparkles, a hair bow or bow tie is the perfect circus accessory.
Ruffles: Try a cute pair of bloomers under a full skirt (or wear them as shorts) or a ruffled collar.
Black & white stripes: This is my go-to style at least twice a week. I always feel ready to hop on my trapeze when I’m clad in stripes!
Fitted tops with short full skirts: Keep it around mid-thigh (throw on a pair of bike shorts if you’re worried about showing your skivvies), the fuller the better, and balance it with a fitted top or tee.
Thigh high or knee high socks: love them with striped or bows and paired with Mary Janes or tall lace-up boots.
Also try…two-tone tights, lots of curls, a trapeze dress, wide colorful stripes, a tiny top hat, feathered fascinator or a ringmaster-style blazer.
Sources: Spilt Sugar, Theatre Bizarre via SillyGrrl, One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten
See? Trying to add a little drama by wearing a bit of circus style into your closet isn’t that hard now, is it?
Visit Sarah at her blog, SillyGrrl.com to see more of her fierce aerial skills, and her punky, feisty fashion posts.
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