What to Wear with a Black Tutu

School Day

If you're tired of the monotony of your usual school skirts, wear a black tutu for pizazz that will definitely wake you up and make people take notice. Pair it with tights in a punchy color like purple or pink for a playful, punkish spin on the look. Wear it with an off-the-shoulder t-shirt. Make your own off-the-shoulder style by cutting out the neck and chopping off the armbands for a 1980s rocker look. Add a fedora hat and a cute men's vest for sass and spunk. Men's style black laced shoes with pointed toes, platform heels with strappy buckles or reliable black combat boots add contrast and confidence to this school-day special.

Night Out

For an elegant night out, let the black tutu substitute for flashy jewelry or bright makeup. Play down the rest of your outfit with a long-sleeved, loose-fitting cashmere sweater, black tights and sweet Mary Jane shoes. Do your hair in pincurls or a side part with a clip to pin long tresses over one ear. Add lip gloss and subtle eye makeup for a sweet look that still turns heads. If your night will include dancing, wear a spaghetti strapped black or metallic shirt underneath the sweater, and bring along a tube of hot red lipstick to switch up your look and shift gears before the party.

Workday Lunch

Balance the poofiness of the black tutu with a sunny boat-neck t-shirt made of nontraditional material such as a sheer or stretch velvet. Three-quarterlength sleeves are an especially cute look with the short skirt. Bare legs work in the summer! Go with knee-length black or sheer patterned leggings if the skirt feels too short without leg covering. Black leggings, a black tutu, black platform sandals and a black spaghtetti strap shirt made of a combination of stretch lace and jersey cotton make an adorable daytime ensemble. Throw a white cardigan over the tank top to go back to work, or when there is a stiff breeze. Or add a big, lightweight loosely-woven scarf in a contrasting color that flatters you, such as white, green or yellow, for a quick cover-up.

First Date

A black tutu is a great first date look when you pair it with a silk cap-sleeved shirt in royal blue and a faux-conservative men's style suit jacket. The poof of your skirt beneath the jacket says "love to play", while the jacket keeps you contained and sleek for your dinner and a movie. Sneakers in your favorite color with ankle socks or sweet roll-down socks make this a good daytime date look. Switch out the silk shirt with a tank top or turtleneck, depending on the season, and add a thick headband for a cool final touch.