Jeanne Beker on the best balletcore fashion finds in the city for spring

One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her new podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts.

The perfect spring trend has arrived — balletcore. From wrap tops to tulle concoctions and ballet dancer-inspired footwear, these are Jeanne Beker’s top fashion picks to get you ready for the bar and the barre this season.

A. THE BLACK SWAN

“This looks like a dance in itself! It’s so fun, it’s a real fantasy piece. It makes an incredible statement and is really dramatic with these ruffled shoulders.” Alchemy via Farfetch, $800, farfetch.com/ca

B. THAT’S A WRAP

“This is a great ‘go anywhere’ skirt. It’s got the sheerness factor with the tulle, an elasticized waist; you could run around all season in that and be comfy.” Maisie Wilen via Ssense, $198, ssense.com

C. MESH TO IMPRESS

“I love the drama of this, and it’s a seasonless piece. The big, sheer sleeves are so flattering, and the fact that it’s a bodysuit really speaks to the ballet fashion trend.” Freda’s, $480, 45 Elm St. 

PIROUETTE-PERFECT

“This is a great dress to work as a blank slate; you could dress it up and down. I love the simplicity; this really is an example of less is more.” Kotn, $118, 754 Queen St. W.

WORKOUT-READY

“The double layer makes it a little flirty and feminine; it’s great workout wear. It has a bit of a drop waist and very nice lines; it’s so nicely fitted.” Lululemon, $54, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr. 

TWIRL IN TULLE

“This is a great ‘go anywhere’ skirt. It’s got the sheerness factor with the tulle, a great ballet pink and an elasticized waist. You could run around all season in that and be comfy.” Ease, $297, 1446 Dundas St. W.

BALLET-INSPIRED SHOES

G. UPGRADE YOUR MARY JANES

Frock, $350, 97 Roncesvalles Ave. 

H. CAKE WALK

Simone Rocha via Farfetch, $1,945, farfetch.com/ca

I. SNEAKER STYLE

Gravitypope, $345, 1010 Queen St. W.

J. MEGA METAL

Holt Renfrew, $1,420, 3401 Dufferin St. 

K. LEATHER LACE-UP

Ssense, $1,180, ssense.com

L. SPRING IN YOUR STEP

Maguire Shoes, $170, 1514 Dundas St. W.