Pay homage to ballerina Marie Taglioni, the creator of the 19th century romantic tutu (useful-dinner-party-trivia.co.uk continues) with this black Simone Rocha tiered tulle skirt. Featuring a mid rise, multiple tulle tiers, a saucy high thigh cut-out and a concealed zip fastening at the rear, this below-the-knee skirt was inspired by matrons and childbirth with a quick throwback to the Victorian and Edwardian era. Fast-forward to the present and this Simone Rocha skirt will look just as au courant, especially when paired with ruffle white t-shirt and your new Givenchy Derby shoes. No need to go to literal on a tutu ensemble now is there? Then again Valentino is doing ballerina this season too...