JOURNAL

We've broken down everything you need, plus our favourite BODILE picks to help you nail that effortlessly professional ballerina look.

Isabella McGuire Mayes on Ballet, Artistry and Why It's Never Too Late to Dance.

We sat down with Isabella for a rapid-fire Q&A covering everything from elite training and artistry to adult ballet, confidence in the studio and the dancewear she reaches for every day.

Finding Your Perfect Fit

The right leotard has a way of changing how you feel the moment you put it on.

When the cut, fabric and construction work in harmony with your body, everything feels more refined. Your lines feel longer, proportions feel balanced and movement feels effortless.

Every style is designed differently, and that is what makes finding the right one feel so personal.

Balletcore has grown from a TikTok moment into a full fashion movement. Wrap tops, ribbon details, soft pink palettes and dancer-inspired silhouettes are appearing across runways, mood boards and everyday wardrobes. But here's what most balletcore guides won't tell you: the most beautiful pieces in this aesthetic are the ones actually designed for dancers.