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SELENE DI Nero • High Neck Ballet Leotard with Teardrop Open Back

€175,00 EUR

Designed for dancers seeking timeless elegance with striking stage presence and exceptional freedom of movement.

Snap Closure
Embroidered Mesh
Breathable

Color: Nero

SELENE DI Nero • High Neck Ballet Leotard with Teardrop Open Back

Size

S M L

Average Fit Rating

Snug Loose

Size & Fit Advice

Overall Fit: DellaLo Milano leotards are designed with a close professional ballet fit that beautifully follows the body's natural lines.

Torso Length: Dancers with a longer torso or those between sizes may prefer sizing up for additional body length and comfort.

Upper Body: The embroidered stretch-tulle bodice offers a supportive yet flexible fit, while the elegant high collar sits comfortably around the neckline without restricting movement. The stretch mesh cap sleeves and carefully engineered construction allow complete freedom through the shoulders, upper back and arms.

Selene DI Fit Note: Selene DI fits true to DellaLo Milano sizing and is designed to create a sleek, sculpted silhouette. The snap-button mock neckline provides a secure, polished finish, while the embroidered tulle remains soft and flexible. Dancers with broader shoulders, a fuller bust or a longer torso may prefer sizing up when between sizes for additional comfort and ease through the upper body.

Please note: Our sizing advice is intended as a guide. Individual fit depends on torso length, body proportions and personal preference.

At a Glance

• 🇮🇹 Made in Italy
• Icon Collection
• Exclusive embroidered stretch tulle
• Elegant high collar
• Snap-button neckline closure
• Dramatic teardrop open back
• Elegant cap sleeves
• Breathable stretch mesh
• Four-way stretch performance fabric
• Studio & stage ready

Materials & Construction

Premium Italian matte performance fabric
Exclusive embroidered stretch tulle
Breathable stretch mesh
Four-way stretch construction
High collar with snap-button closure
Dramatic teardrop back opening
Professional performance finish

Care information

Hand wash separately in cold water.
Use a mild detergent suitable for delicate fabrics.
Do not bleach.
Avoid fabric softener.
Do not wring embroidered tulle.
Lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight.
Do not tumble dry.
Do not iron embroidered mesh.

Size & Fit Advice

DellaLo Milano leotards are designed with a close, professional ballet fit. Use your body measurements rather than your everyday clothing size. If your measurements fall between sizes, we generally recommend choosing the larger size for greater comfort and freedom of movement.

DellaLo Milano Women's Size Chart

Use your bust, waist, hips and girth measurements as a starting point to find your recommended DellaLo Milano size.

Size	Bust cm	Waist cm	Hips cm	Girth cm
XS	72 – 82	58 – 62	80 – 86	136 – 143
S	82 – 86	62 – 66	86 – 90	141 – 147
M	86 – 90	66 – 70	90 – 94	145 – 151
L	90 – 94	70 – 74	94 – 98	149 – 155

Dance World Measuring Guide

How to Measure for a DellaLo Milano Leotard

Measure over underwear or close-fitting clothing using a flexible tape measure. Stand naturally and keep the tape comfortably against the body without pulling it tight.

Dance World Tip

For DellaLo Milano leotards, girth is one of the most important measurements because it reflects the dancer's full torso length. If your measurements fall across different sizes, pay particular attention to girth. Dancers with a longer torso will often be more comfortable in the larger size.

DellaLo Milano Fit Guidance

DellaLo Milano is designed for a refined, close-to-the-body ballet silhouette. Lace styles can feel slightly firmer because lace generally offers less stretch than embroidered mesh or microfibre constructions. If you are between sizes, have a longer torso, or prefer a little more room through the body, choosing the larger size is usually the better starting point.

Dance World Fit Note DellaLo Milano size charts and Dance World sizing recommendations are intended as a guide only. Fit may vary depending on body proportions, leotard design, fabric, stretch, compression and personal preference.

Best For Professional Ballet • Advanced Students • Auditions • Competitions • Contemporary Dance • Workshops • Performances • Editorial Shoots

Description

The Drama of Black and Ruby

The DellaLo Milano Selene DI Nero Ballet Leotard gives the classical black leotard a more theatrical vocabulary. A clean high collar and smooth black body create the structure, while ruby-red floral embroidery brings controlled flashes of colour across the upper bodice and shoulders.

From behind, a wide teardrop keyhole opens the silhouette and reveals the shoulder blades. The result is poised and dramatic, but still light enough for serious studio use.

DellaLo Milano Selene DI Nero, High Neck Ballet Leotard – Design & Performance

Selene combines a smooth black warp-knit body with semi-sheer embroidered tulle across the upper torso. Ruby-red floral details emerge against the dark tulle, giving the monochromatic base depth and a subtle sense of stage drama.

The high collar creates a clean, elongated upper line and fastens securely behind the neck. Sculpted cap sleeves soften the shoulders without enclosing the arms, while the wide keyhole back introduces openness and visual balance.

There is no conventional front or back lining. The black body provides greater visual opacity than lighter DellaLo colours, but the construction remains deliberately featherlight, with sheer tulle and targeted overlapping areas rather than full internal coverage.

Why Dancers Love the DellaLo Selene

Poised High Collar

The elevated neckline lengthens the upper body and creates a polished, contemporary studio silhouette.

Ruby Floral Embroidery

Red embroidered details appear against the black tulle with controlled colour and subtle theatrical depth.

Sculpted Cap Sleeves

Wing-like sleeves frame the shoulders while keeping the arms open and free through port de bras.

Wide Keyhole Back

The teardrop opening balances the high front and beautifully reveals the dancer’s posture and back line.

DellaLo Milano Selene Leotard Wear Profile

Fit Close Italian fit with a secured high collar; dancers between sizes or longer through the torso may prefer the larger size

Feel Exceptionally light, with a smooth body and delicate embroidered tulle across the upper torso and shoulders

Compression Medium – close and streamlined without the dense feeling of a strongly compressive leotard

Support Good – the high neckline and close fit provide gentle security, but there is no shelf bra or structured bust support

Coverage Good – black improves visual opacity, balanced by semi-sheer embroidered tulle, no lining and a wide keyhole back

Movement Excellent – open arms, flexible tulle and four-way stretch allow freedom through the shoulders, back and torso

Lining None – no conventional front or back lining; strategically overlapping areas provide targeted coverage without adding weight

The Dance World Wear Profile highlights how each design fits, feels and functions in the studio. This profile reflects the DellaLo Milano Selene DI Nero specifically; individual fit and feel may vary.

Studio Experience

Selene Nero has the presentation of a performance leotard but the physical lightness of professional studio wear. The high collar stays visually composed through turns and centre work, while the open back prevents the upper body from feeling overly covered.

The cap sleeves add definition rather than warmth, and the embroidered tulle moves easily through the shoulders. Black provides more visual confidence than a pale colourway, although dancers wanting substantial bust support will still require a compatible foundation.

Product Highlight

✦ Ruby Appears When the Light Finds It

From a distance, Selene reads as a beautifully shaped black leotard. Up close and in motion, the ruby embroidery becomes visible across the tulle, revealing a richer and more theatrical personality. It is a clever way to introduce stage colour while preserving the versatility of black.

Dance World Tip

Choose Selene primarily by girth. If the body is too short, it may pull against the high collar, so dancers between sizes or longer through the torso should consider the larger size. The wide keyhole may reveal conventional bra straps.

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About DellaLo Milano Brand

About DellaLo Milano - Luxury Italian Ballet Leotards & Dancewear

DellaLo Milano is a luxury Italian dancewear brand renowned for creating some of the world's most elegant ballet leotards and performance apparel. Designed and handcrafted in Italy, every collection combines exceptional craftsmanship with refined aesthetics, blending couture-inspired design with the technical performance demanded by today's dancers.

Celebrated for its exquisite embroidered tulles, premium Italian fabrics and beautifully tailored silhouettes, DellaLo Milano creates dancewear that enhances every movement while offering outstanding comfort and support. From ballet classes and rehearsals to auditions and professional performances, DellaLo Milano is trusted by dancers worldwide who appreciate timeless elegance, superior quality and distinctive Italian design.

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