Guest Jhora Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 I live in a small town and have to order my dance clothes online- can anyone recommend a good leotard that has good chest support? thanks! Quote Link to comment
spinbug Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 Discount Dance Supply has several with built in underwires in their leotards. Also, it helps to wear body tights that go all the way up...Good Luck! Quote Link to comment
Treefrog Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 Here are some previous threads that have discussed this topic. As mentioned in a couple of these posts, the Mirella 223L underwire works well for more buxom dancers. Leotards for different body types Shelf bras -- this one has advice for sewing underwire bras into leotards A little bit upset Quote Link to comment
Guest Jhora Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 thanks! I'd been thinking about the mirella but I didn't know if it actually worked. Thanks for the reccomendations Quote Link to comment
papillon Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 I'm not anywhere near large-chested, but I find that leotards don't give any support at all even with a shelf bra, and I'm totally uncomfortable with that. I wear a bra underneath my leotard and I wear leotards that are really stretchy. Quote Link to comment
hkLola Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Mirella makes a leotard with a bra built in. I know www.5stardiscountdancewear.com has it and they have good customer service and lowest prices. Quote Link to comment
Guest Dancing Duranie Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Hey....I have the Mirella 223L. I still have to wear a dance bra underneath it though and the underwires don't seem to fit correctly. Also when you are doing port de bras the underwires (because they come all the way up in the front) will start poking out at the top. It also has adjustable straps and it seems like I'm always having to readjust them too. I like the look and feel of the leo, but I actually wish that it *didn't* have the underwire! Quote Link to comment
Guest chowder39 Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 I just bought a shelf bra from Bal Togs from Discount Dance. It's seamless, the straps are very thin, and it doesn't show from the back. You may want to wear tank style leotards if you want a little more support rather than the camisole type. Quote Link to comment
clown58 Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 (edited) The thoughts of wearing an underwire leo or a bra under a leo are awful to me. For the support that I need, i wear leotards out of the stiffer cotton fabrics, with a shelf bra (that actually hits under the chest not at the waist), that are pretty small for my size. I also look for styles which cross in back. It totally works for me and I am just as comfortable as I would be wearing a sports bra. Hope this helps! cheers Edited September 26, 2005 by clown58 Quote Link to comment
SingerWhoMoves Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 I'm also looking.. I just found that Body Wrappers seems to have "powermesh shelf bras" in their leos, and I'm going to order one from discount dance.. I usually like to be able to try on a leo before I buy it, cause I'm kinda between a M and L (long torso!) But I wore a bra in class today and it was so uncomfortable. I have the mirella leo with the underwire and I love it, and also the Gaynor Minden "gala" leo with a shelf bra that I like a lot. I tried to order the bra from Angelik support, and though they took the money out of my bank account, I never got the bra and no one can help me. Paypal said they can't do anything, and my numerous emails and phone calls to the company have gone unanswered. I really want that bra!!!! Sandi Quote Link to comment
hkLola Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 OFF TOPIC! SingerWhoMoves: call your credit card company if you used one (bank if you use debit card), they will usually refund your money (since it's the company that loses out, not them) especially if you have waited more than a month. Quote Link to comment
ashatNYU Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 I'm also looking.. I just found that Body Wrappers seems to have "powermesh shelf bras" in their leos, and I'm going to order one from discount dance.. Sandi -- If you could report back with your thoughts on the Body Wrappers leos that would be awesome. I'm always looking for some more supportive leos! Thanks Ashley Quote Link to comment
SingerWhoMoves Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 The Body Wrappers leo I want, I have to order from Allaboutdance- and it's out of stock.. says they'll have it in a week or so. As far as my bank goes, they said I have to file a police report and claim fraud from Angelik support.. not sure I want to go through it. I DO however , still want the bra! I will be sure to report when I finally get my hands on the body wrappers. I wish I knew of a store that had them near me- or that another catalog had this particular leo- which I can't find anywhere else! Sandi ETA: I'm sure I won't look as nice in it as Maria Kowrowski does in the picture in the catalog! Quote Link to comment
papillon Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Ooh! Definitely let us know how the new leo fits. I wear a bra that has no underwire, but good support. I can dance pretty well in it. I guess my body's just really picky to be comfy. Quote Link to comment
hkLola Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 I got a Flaunt Bodywear leotard, it's very nice looking, from Dance Distributors and it is very supportive, makes me look flat. *happy* lol Quote Link to comment
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