New clothes!!

[DianaS]

Okay I'm bored of my dance clothes (yes AGAIN) and need some inspiration! Any ideas?
What's your favourite item?
I want a bra with diamonte straps and a pair of embroidered trousers.. and ..
Dx

[Lynn]

Originally Posted by DianaS

I want a bra with diamonte straps and a pair of embroidered trousers.. and ..

And? A pair of nice shoes? Sounds like a good outfit to me!

I think my range is a bit boring when it comes to dance clothes. Black trousers and various sparkly tops. Easy to mix'n'match which is great for packing though.

My fave item is a Morgan halter neck top - mostly black (of course) but with lace at the front. (Not a very good description I know!). Its great as it looks equally good with a really formal skirt and black trousers.

[Lynn]

Originally Posted by DianaS

I want a bra with diamonte straps

That just reminded me, I have a pair of diamonte straps somewhere (to attach to those strapless/strap variations) - must dig them out!

[DianaS]

Originally Posted by Lynn

That just reminded me, I have a pair of diamonte straps somewhere (to attach to those strapless/strap variations) - must dig them out!

I saw some one with them and thought they loooked really pretty any idea where I can get some? I had thought I might just bead my existing ones or replace the elastic with ribbon.
Camber was THAT energising!

[Northants Girly]

Originally Posted by DianaS

I saw some one with them and thought they loooked really pretty any idea where I can get some?

Debenhams is where I got mine

[DianaS]

Originally Posted by Northants Girly

Debenhams is where I got mine

Thanks NG -
I might just try a glue gun and raid my drawer of sparkleys first. Doens't every thing seem tame now??

[Lynn]

Originally Posted by DianaS

I saw some one with them and thought they loooked really pretty any idea where I can get some? I had thought I might just bead my existing ones or replace the elastic with ribbon.
Camber was THAT energising!

I think mine was on sale (typical for me ) - probably Dunnes (do you have that over there?) or Primark. there were several variations with it - a diamante, flowers, the clear plastic ones, all in the one pack - and they are the sort of universal hooks so you could use on them on any multiway.

[Lory]

I'm frustrated

I need some new dance trousers... so I do a bit of googling and find just what i'm looking for

http://www.la2uk.com/catalogue/ladies+trousers

Then I look at the sizes and discover that 10-12 and in some cases 8-10, is the largest size they do in the styles I like

Didn't I read somewhere that the average UK woman is size 16?

Even if I had no fat left on my bones, i'd still be bigger than a size 10

[Caz]

e-bay have some wicked clothes on!

[drathzel]

i need some nice clothes for dancing and for non dancing stuff. All my clothes look old and ragged. I need some nice stuff but nothing is taking my fancy at the minute so if anyone comes across some stuff thats very "drathzel" then let me know!

[Caz]

Originally Posted by drathzel

i need some nice clothes for dancing and for non dancing stuff. All my clothes look old and ragged. I need some nice stuff but nothing is taking my fancy at the minute so if anyone comes across some stuff thats very "drathzel" then let me know!

Not met you yet but if you let me know what kind of stuff is "drathzel" then i can look out for you!

[fletch]

I have had a few things from

Raylia Designs


I know some can look like maid of honor but they also do some nice girlie frocks for special 'do's'



I have a few thing I realy like, the dress I wore to Twyford on Sauturday is nice the photo's are on Alex web site, I aslo have a denim trouser suit which was made to comemorate 'play boy's 25 years' problem is when they are quite different you carn't wear them very much cos people will say 'she got that dress on again'

[LemonCake]

I have ordered two (yes two ) pairs of spangly dance shoes from Heavenly and agonised long and hard over what colours to choose. (the Master Plan nearly went out of the window when I walked into the shop - couldn't believe the range of sparkles and glitter and colour!). Anyway, I was controlled enough to order one silver pair to go with most dance things I own, but for the other I succumbed to temptation and went purple & glittery. It is a strange fact that although my favourite colour is purple and about half my clothes are shades of lavender/purple, not one of my dance skirts is truly purple. In the last week I've been looking EVERYWHERE for a nice purple/lavender swirly skirt but not one is to be found! Not even in regular stock (usually I am a strict sale-shopper, for reasons of economy and proliferation - I can have more if it's cheaper!). I am either going to have to resort to sewing classes and making my own, or buying white and dyeing it.

It's not helped by the fact that I'm a fussy madam and it has to be just right AND £10 or under (my most complimented dance skirt was £3 in the Next Clearance sale)

[Twirly]

LC - learn to sew, it makes life so much easier.

I can knock a pair of linen trousers that would cost £50 plus in the shops for less than a tenner. Best places to buy fabric tend to be markets (I usually go to Brixton - am sure there must be places up north), and they do often have the most amazing fabrics (often left-over rolls of things that you see made-up in the shops) at knock-down prices. You get to chose colour, style, length and most importantly fit. Having said that, I haven't actually done much sewing of late - been too busy dancing!

[Beowulf]

Originally Posted by Twirly

Having said that, I haven't actually done much sewing of late - been too busy dancing!

And travelling.. don't forget the travelling

[Twirly]

Originally Posted by Beowulf1970

And travelling.. don't forget the travelling

How could I forget! But it's more the dancing - too knackered after a night out when I do theoretically have time on a weekend..

[Sparkles]

I would always recommend Chrisanne for dancing clothes, but I'm not sure of their sizing guide and they are fairly pricey - having said that their stuff always fits and moves beautifully and it lasts for ages.

[Mini Mac]

Originally Posted by fletch

I have had a few things from

Raylia Designs


I know some can look like maid of honor but they also do some nice girlie frocks for special 'do's'



I have a few thing I realy like, the dress I wore to Twyford on Sauturday is nice the photo's are on Alex web site, I aslo have a denim trouser suit which was made to comemorate 'play boy's 25 years' problem is when they are quite different you carn't wear them very much cos people will say 'she got that dress on again'

your playboy suit is amazing fletch!!!!!

[LemonCake]

Originally Posted by Twirly

LC - learn to sew, it makes life so much easier.

I can knock a pair of linen trousers that would cost £50 plus in the shops for less than a tenner. Best places to buy fabric tend to be markets (I usually go to Brixton - am sure there must be places up north), and they do often have the most amazing fabrics (often left-over rolls of things that you see made-up in the shops) at knock-down prices. You get to chose colour, style, length and most importantly fit. Having said that, I haven't actually done much sewing of late - been too busy dancing!

I know, I know! I really want to learn to sew and nearly bought a sewing machine recently. I did actually have sewing lessons at school (rare to find a school with a sewing room any more, I know) so I'm not a complete novice, just very out of practice. I'm more into knitting at the moment but while it's great for baby jackets it's not so useful for swirly skirts!

Have found a white linen skirt (£2) which I plan to dye purple/add beads to.

The shoes arrived today and are REALLY sparkly and lovely!

[drathzel]

I went out today with the aim of doing some work stuff! Yet i ended up going for lunch with my sister and then shopping. I got lots of vouchers for my birthday and have found nothing to spend them on, until today! I went into a shop called exhibit (only in NI and Newcastle) and bought two new fabby tops for £13! Both can be used casual/dance/dressy i was soooo chuft!