How Do You Buy A Ballroom Dancing Dress?
A dress to show off your ballroom dancing in is a big purchase. A competition dress is more than just a piece of clothing-it must enhance your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. It must be appropriate for the dances you plan to do, and it’s expensive. Read these steps before making your investment. Ask fellow dancers where they got their dresses. Hopefully, they can point you toward a good seamstress, tailor or retailer. Someone may even have a dress she’s willing to sell. Check the dress regulations of the organizations with which you plan to compete. Organizations like the International DanceSport Federation have pages of rules your attire must comply with according to age and level of competition. The trick is to follow all of these regulations and still stand out on the dance floor. Competition isn’t the time to be demure. Consider a used gown or a rental if your budget is small. Ask your instructor for names of places that rent nice costumes. Choose a dress that hides figure
