I'm going to this swing-dancing thing on the 12th for charity and they're doing lessons and all that there. I think it sounds fun. However, I have no idea what to wear, haha. Anyone here do swing dancing? I want to look nice, not show up wearing sweat pants as it is supposed to be a fairly nice function with dessert and all that. Normally I would wear a dress or something, but I'm not sure how "swingy" swing dancing is and people don't want to see that before eating.
Suggestions?
Nexa
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A black Teddy.
Make sure to take pictures, and post them later.
Edited, Thu Oct 27 09:45:05 2005 by Kakar
Make sure to take pictures, and post them later.
Edited, Thu Oct 27 09:45:05 2005 by Kakar
Some people are like slinkies, they aren't really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.
Don't you watch TV? You have to wear Khakis.
It's either that or a really big skirt/dress and dance with sailors.
It's either that or a really big skirt/dress and dance with sailors.
Perhaps a video will help!
Most swing dances are pretty old, from a time when women only wore skirts. I'd wear a full-ish skirt and a nice petticoat, if you have one. Comfortable pumps.
Most swing dances are pretty old, from a time when women only wore skirts. I'd wear a full-ish skirt and a nice petticoat, if you have one. Comfortable pumps.
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Hopefully this site will give you a general idea. Basically, it sounds like a comfortable, light skirt/cocktail dress (swing dancing is really, really physical).
Hopefully this site will give you a general idea. Basically, it sounds like a comfortable, light skirt/cocktail dress (swing dancing is really, really physical).
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What about that site that Flea found last week? They had some semi looking swing dresses. CLICK ME
hehe, I think I may just go with the khakis actually. I don't want to spend money on specialty clothes for one night out dancing (I'm past prom age, haha). If I find myself madly in love with it and hunting down swing dances regularly, then maybe I'll go for the whole look.
Thanks for the help guys!
Nexa
Thanks for the help guys!
Nexa
“It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But a half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.â€
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
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However, I have no idea what to wear
Nothing! HAHAJHAHAHAHAHA meheheheheheeheh
heh.
This should work.
http://www.daddyos.com/retro/retroldy.html
That's more of what I use to see when swing was supposed to be "in".
That's more of what I use to see when swing was supposed to be "in".
P.S. Don't forget your bloomers.
That first model looks like a poorly made mannequin. Or at least she does in the first picture. I'm all about the red wrap dress though.
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Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
This is what you should wear
Mom?
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Oh, I really like this one: http://www.daddyos.com/retro/722.html
Too bad it costs money, haha. Maybe someday though!
Thanks for the links folks :D
Nexa
Too bad it costs money, haha. Maybe someday though!
Thanks for the links folks :D
Nexa
“It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But a half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.â€
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
anything will work so long as you can really move comfortably. Don't wear heels you'll break your ankles. Khakis should do well just wear a nice looking shirt. If you have a skirt you already own and think may work, try moving in every position you can think of to ensure it allows you maximum movement.
I never took lessons so Im not a natural but a lot of the shows I go to have swing music and it is one of the most fun dances out there.
I never took lessons so Im not a natural but a lot of the shows I go to have swing music and it is one of the most fun dances out there.
Lady deadsidedemon wrote:
try moving in every position you can think of to ensure it allows you maximum movement.
Yes, please do so ...
years of dance lessons and I am still a klutz. The best advice I can give is wear something that you can move easily in and won't sweat like a hog. heavy fabrics tend to make you sweat ALOT and overheat.
If you have a light flouncy skirt, lycra type fabric would work. For shoes, if you do want to wear heels get ones with a thick heel...such as character shoes.
If you don't have a good cardio don't be too upset if you get exhausted quickly. Have a good time, Swing is ALOT of fun!
Dipping happens from the knees not the back, remember this so you dont ***** up your back.
Check the local Goodwill they often have some REALLY good outfits.those knee/above the knee length black flouncy lycra skirts always work well.
Edited, Thu Oct 27 15:12:15 2005 by niobia
If you have a light flouncy skirt, lycra type fabric would work. For shoes, if you do want to wear heels get ones with a thick heel...such as character shoes.
If you don't have a good cardio don't be too upset if you get exhausted quickly. Have a good time, Swing is ALOT of fun!
Dipping happens from the knees not the back, remember this so you dont ***** up your back.
Check the local Goodwill they often have some REALLY good outfits.those knee/above the knee length black flouncy lycra skirts always work well.
Edited, Thu Oct 27 15:12:15 2005 by niobia
niobia wrote:
years of dance lessons and I am still a klutz. The best advice I can give is wear something that you can move easily in and won't sweat like a hog. heavy fabrics tend to make you sweat ALOT and overheat.
Especially when you are ginormous moo-cow of a woman.
Edited, Thu Oct 27 15:02:50 2005 by NephthysWanderer
NephthysWanderer the Charming wrote:
Especially when you are ginormous moo-cow of a woman.
Thats when you bring out the dolly and just have people wheel you around in circles.
spot turn, spot turn, spot turn
niobia wrote:
Thats when they bring out the dolly and I just have people wheel me around in circles.
spot turn, spot turn, spot turn
spot turn, spot turn, spot turn
I could go on for days....
NephthysWanderer the Charming wrote:
niobia wrote:
Thats when they bring out the dolly and I just have people wheel me around in circles.
spot turn, spot turn, spot turn
spot turn, spot turn, spot turn
I could go on for days....
Thats what you said the last time I paid you to wheel me around the ballroom. Get crackin on that cardio, I'd like to make a complete circle this time.
Edited, Thu Oct 27 15:18:36 2005 by niobia
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This is what you should wear
I somehow missed this before. What is it with you and monkey-lingerie? You dress in it, you want others to, does your girlfriend know what she's getting into? Just get this and you won't even need to buy it an engagement ring!
Nexa
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