missyr Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Thanks everyone for your input! I think I will get a pair of tight shorts to wear at least for the first class, until I feel more comfortable. I'm glad to hear that others wear leotards/tights as well Quote Link to post
ArtofMoving Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Another vote for the black leo and pink tights! My teachers aren't as strict with adults about the dress code, so in my two adult-only technique classes I usually wear a colored leo. But all of my rehearsals, pointe classes, and one technique class are with the advanced teens, who do have a strict black/pink dress code, so I dress accordingly (as do the other adults who are intermediate/advanced). In the adult beginner classes, which do not perform or study pointe, the dancers mostly wear shorts, yoga pants, T-shirts, etc., but some do wear traditional ballet attire. I totally agree with Miss Persistent that when I'm dressed properly with neat hair, I tend to take myself more seriously and work harder! Funny how that works! Quote Link to post
doormouse Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 my classes don't have a dress code, and you can basically wear whatever you feel comfortable in, although the teacher does like to be able to see your knees. People wear anything from tracksuite bottoms t leotard and tights, with most settling for leggings and a top. I worked my way through a few combinations until I settled on black short-shorts, pink tights and a black t-shirt. The main reason I don't wear a leo is that I don't feel comfortable enough with my body above the hip joint to wear something so tight! My other issue is that I am somewhat generously proportioned on top, and ballet leotards tend to be designed for those ladies who do not need to wear a bra, or who can just have the 'shelf' inside the leotard. I am, alas, not one of such women - and few leotards look right with an industrial strength sports bra underneath! Quote Link to post
BlleFille Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I wear a leotard or even better, a shortie unitard !!!! http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/product_8350.html This covers the butt cheek meeting the upper thigh area...PHEW!!! I also sometimes wear a light little short skirt or bootie shorts I have biggish boobs but a small back so I can wear tights cut up to make a little bra top or have found nice thin tank bras online. Quote Link to post
missyr Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Ok so I was thinking I would either get this: http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_N8107.html?pid=1135&Shop=Style&SID=340530026 Or some shorts like this: http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_CC600.html?pid=5611&Shop=Style&SID=340530519 What do you guys think? Would either be fine? Quote Link to post
missyr Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I'm short but with a long torso. I find the Mirellas in the medium-long works well for me. They also carry a large-long. These are only available in about four or five of their styles and I know Backbay Dancewear (backbaydancewear.com) carries them, just look for the "M-long" and "L-long" under sizes. I love wearing colored leotards and my red Mirella is my favorite! I get distracted by skirts The leo I bought was a Mirella medium-long, at least I am pretty sure. It is a black Mirella leotard and the tag said ML so I am guessing that is what it meant. I tried on a bunch of larges but they were too big at the top. I was going to just order one over the internet- I am glad I didn't the first time, because it probably wouldn't have fit! Quote Link to post
BlleFille Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Those are both great! I vote for the skirt but if you have the $$$'s get both ;) You'll get ADDICTED to dancerwear eventually like I am!!!!! Quote Link to post
danceprincess Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I wear leotard and tights to class (it's required dress code when taking class with the teens/pre teens). I've gotten so used to it that I wear it in my adult classes as well. Quote Link to post
Claude_Catastrophique Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Oh, I love the hipsters. Yes, you will get addicted to dancewear. Ever since I am old enough to buy myself leotards I go for low and nicely cut backs! If you have a dance store where you live I'd definitly go and try them. Different styles of leo can look more or less flattering on you. Quote Link to post
missyr Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Oh, I love the hipsters. Yes, you will get addicted to dancewear. Ever since I am old enough to buy myself leotards I go for low and nicely cut backs! If you have a dance store where you live I'd definitly go and try them. Different styles of leo can look more or less flattering on you. Yes that is a great point, like I said in my earlier post I am SO glad I didn't try to order one online the first time! What I thought would fit and be flattering on my body was not at all. Oh, and I am sure I will be addicted to dance stuff. I am already wanting to buy another leo, but since my class only starts out as 1 day a week, there really isn't a need for it. Quote Link to post
Claude_Catastrophique Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 So that's a good reason for more classes! :-) Quote Link to post
Hamorah Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Doormouse, I can't dance without a bra either, so I tend to wear short sleeved leotards, but even there I have to search to find one that's not scooped out at the back - I hate to see the bra showing across the back. Why do they assume that all women who dance are flat chested?????? Quote Link to post
Claude_Catastrophique Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Did you ever try leos that have some kind of bra inside? I mean, I have not got a big cupsize but I feel better with something underneath. Therefore I like for example Capezio leos that have some sort of bra. Gives a little support and you can still have a low cut back. It's an extra bit of fabric with an elastic that wil go underneath. Nice thing is, that I can wear white leo without risking that it will become transparent while sweating. Quote Link to post
mermaid7176 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I am a big fan of the Capezio Bratek leotards- there is also a new style that just came out- Bratek2- only a few places carry it right now. But, both have a built in bra. You can actually adjust the back with hidden hooks like a traditional bra. I don't have to worry about bra straps sticking out- and I am fully supported during class. I also wear the traditional pink tights, black leotard and a cute skirt most classes. I feel more serious and believe that I am treated as a more serious dancer when I dress the part. Quote Link to post
Marjolein Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I always wear a leotard and tights, though not always black/pink. More often it's color/black. I usually wear black shorts or a very short black skirt over it. And always a proper bun with a net. I must admit clothing really influences how you think about people. Last Tuesday a new girl came to our class and she put on a ton of 'company/pro dancer' junk and black shoes. I didn't look much at her clothes and first but I saw the black shoes and thought: 'Oh, probably an adult beginner who doesn't know black shoes are for men.' Of course she turned out to be a very good Russian dancer, but the shoes put me off. Quote Link to post
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