WHO WHAT WEAR: As a real ballerina, what do you think about the ballet trend that has been popping up in fashion?

GRETCHEN SMITH: As a real ballerina, I have no issues with the ballet trend. The ballerina trend has been on point (pun intended) in capturing the ethereal beauty of the ballerina and her costuming—those aspects of softness and grace.

WWW: Are you naturally attracted to the trend since it's a part of your job, or are you more turned off by it?

GS: I can really appreciate the pieces making up this trend—pleated skirts, tulle dresses, chokers, ballet-pink flats, etc. There is definitely a piece of being a ballerina intertwined in my style. The Valentino Mini Tutu dress is such a fresh and witty take. I also still fawn over the Christian Louboutin En Pointe heels (I mean, come on!). I have been on board with the bodysuit for a few years, so that is a piece of the trend I love and have fully accepted with open arms. As ballerinas, we have the luxury of wearing the costumes that have inspired this trend, and that feels special.

WWW: Do you find the fact that people suddenly want to dress like ballerinas flattering or offensive?

GS: It is totally flattering to me that women want to be dressing like ballerinas! I get it. I spend my days sweating and working my tuchus off, but even for me, to put on a beautiful costume, it completely changes how I carry myself. These pieces create a mood and make you feel beautiful, elegant, and graceful. I love that women want to feel that through this trend. It's chic and classic.

WWW: Can you describe your personal style to us? How do you dress on your days off?

GS: My personal style—I would say it is very downtown New York. I essentially wear what I am internally feeling upon waking up. So whether I have this idea of shape in my head, structural or flowy, or a color in my mind, monotone or block coloring, that directs me. I like to express my emotions and feelings through what I'm wearing. It needs to feel one with my skin. Sometimes it is relaxed, jeans and a tee, running around in Cole Haans; or it may be my favorite vintage YSL skirt or Valentino leather culottes, a bodysuit, and ballet flats. I love, love, love expression through style.

WWW: When you're not dancing, do you prefer to wear heels or flats?

GS: On days off, FLATS all the way. I love feeling connected to the ground, something about that closeness feels healing to me. I mean, a great pump is always fun. But FLATS!

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