Skirt or trousers for the ladies

[JoC]

Just wondering, what ladies prefer wearing and what gentlemen prefer ladies wearing and why? (Gentlemen who enjoy wearing skirts feel free to comment also...)

I wear both, so far I've always worn trousers to club nights (apart from anything, I'd feel a little self-conscious in a skirt) and wear a skirt or trousers to party nights. I do enjoy a bit of skirt swishing, but occasionally feel ever so slightly (only a little bit) limited in terms of the practicality of certain moves.

Any thoughts?

(I notice Jockey posted on the costume thread that he prefers ladies in tight trousers, I wondered why tight...?)

[ducasi]

It makes not the slightest bit of difference to me. Unless the skirt is short.

I can only presume it was a lady in a skirt who lost her knickers at last night's class... Hmm... I guess she'll be wearing trousers in future.

[JoC]

I can only presume it was a lady in a skirt who lost her knickers at last night's class...

Eh!?!?!?!?!

[ducasi]

Eh!?!?!?!?!

A pair of knickers appeared on the floor last night in the middle of the class. No-one is quite sure where they came from... Read more about it on my blog.

Anyway, a more serious response to your question...

As I said, I don't really mind either way, though I do like the swirly skirt thing that you don't get in trousers. But I've had difficulties before dancing with women with big skirts, you know, that stand out a good foot around them. They look great, but tend to get in the way a bit. Can also make it difficult to see what she's doing with her feet. (Not that I consciously take that into account while dancing. )

On balance, I guess on class nights, trousers are probably the best bet, while on party nights, if you feel like it, an elegant dress or skirt is appreciated.

Or is that a sexist comment?

OK, what it really comes down to is... Ladies: wear whatever you want; we'll still want to dance with you.

[Lee]

Just wondering, what ladies prefer wearing and what gentlemen prefer ladies wearing and why? (Gentlemen who enjoy wearing skirts feel free to comment also...)

I wear both, so far I've always worn trousers to club nights (apart from anything, I'd feel a little self-conscious in a skirt) and wear a skirt or trousers to party nights. I do enjoy a bit of skirt swishing, but occasionally feel ever so slightly (only a little bit) limited in terms of the practicality of certain moves.

Any thoughts?

(I notice Jockey posted on the costume thread that he prefers ladies in tight trousers, I wondered why tight...?)

Hi,

I always wear jeans to evening classes (for comfort), and if on a weekend Camber or Bognor event i take a pair of combats. For things like Hammersmith freestyle or a more classy dance functions i might put on a pair of trousers.

Generally, i would say just wear want you wear but i do find it hard to do some of my moves if a lady is wearing a longer skirt.

For the ladies, does it not depend on what footwear you want to wear?

God, then you've got to match the shoes to the handbag..........

Lee

[Danielle]

for me its just down to the weather - in the winter trousers, unless its a really special event, and on a hot summers day, nothing but a little skirt will do!!! (i always wear shorts underneath though!!! )

[Aleks]

Flowing skirts and dresses only for me (with big knicks).

Trousers are just too hot.

[David Bailey]

Just wondering, what ladies prefer wearing and what gentlemen prefer ladies wearing and why? (Gentlemen who enjoy wearing skirts feel free to comment also...)

Trousers. Always, no question about it.

Whilst some ladies carry off skirts superbly (e.g. ZW ), for 95% of the time it's much easier to do moves with a trouser-wearer than a skirt wearer. For example, going down for a wiggly-seducer thing can be awkward with some types of skirt, and it's annoying to be halfway through the move and then find that out

[Andy McGregor]

For me it's usually trousers. My legs are so hairy I have to wear tights with skirts and they are far too hot and clammy And, I find that it's much more difficult to find the right shoes when you're wearing a skirt ...

One lady commented to me recently that if she wears a dress she gets asked to dance much more than she does when she wears trousers

[Lory]

I much prefer trousers for the comfort value AND I feel I dance better in them, cos they don't unexpectedly twist round or get caught up, I don't have a fear that if I fall over, i'll suddenly expose myself and I can do wiggly-seducer things with David James!

But sometimes I feel it's the lazy option and I'm wearing an MJ uniform. (Black trousers, black top! )

So, occasionally I make the effort and wear a dress or skirt!

One unexpected thing that happened at Southport. I wore a new skirt to the Hot hot hot thing and gradually, due to the heat and possibly moisture , the waistband started to expand! It started off fairly tight around my waist an hour later I was in serious danger of it falling to the floor!

Luckily, I had a change of clothes in my Chalet!

[Rhythm King]

ILuckily, I had a change of clothes in my Chalet!

So I should hope! You wouldn't want to have just one outfit for the whole weekend - eugh! And after all, what would the Andy McGregors of this world do, when they wanted to go play dressing up?

R-K

[drathzel]

It makes not the slightest bit of difference to me. Unless the skirt is short.

I can only presume it was a lady in a skirt who lost her knickers at last night's class... Hmm... I guess she'll be wearing trousers in future.

she was dancing with you at the time wasnt she

[drathzel]

When i see me dancing... mirror or other, i think my dance style suits me wearing trousers. I am just not elegant enough for skirts. However, i bought the most gorgeous skirt (tendy not elegant) on sat and shall be wearing it to Glasgow Party night on Sat. I tend to wear skirts to party nights or functions even tho i prefer trousers.

[ducasi]

she was dancing with you at the time wasnt she

Yep, perhaps I have a knicker-loosening effect on women... Just lucky, I guess.

[drathzel]

Yep, perhaps I have a knicker-loosening effect on women... Just lucky, I guess.

or something like that.....

[ducasi]

However, i bought the most gorgeous skirt (trendy not elegant) on sat and shall be wearing it to Glasgow Party night on Sat. I tend to wear skirts to party nights or functions even tho i prefer trousers.

[JoC]

i do find it hard to do some of my moves if a lady is wearing a longer skirt

I tend to wear skirts to party nights or functions even tho i prefer trousers.

Lee you wouldn't have a problem with Drathzel's skirts that I've seen so far... Drathzel, you wear them well! (Envy envy envy...) Look forward to seeing Saturday's.

[jivecat]

I like wearing the Ceroc black trousers uniform, though with a coloured top, because it's comfortable, flattering, anonymous (perhaps a yashmak would be a good addition?) and I can wear dance sneakers with them.

I do wear skirts & dresses, shortish & swirly, and like the way they feel, but can't always be bothered sorting out the tights/ high heels thing. I think I probably get asked to dance more if I wear a skirt, but I haven't done a scientific survey. I think I get asked more if I'm wearing something I really, really like.

Skirts can be a bit inhibiting with some moves, as I try to remember mother's advice about a lady always keeping her knees together. And there's always the knicker problem - big knicks/ shorts are absolutely essential, but even that wasn't much help when this guy suddenly turned me upside down when I was wearing a very swirly dress resulting in instant loss of dignity and decorum. Luckily it was in a dark corner of a blues room so I don't think anyone noticed. Think about a lady's clothing before trying certain moves, guys!

The worst thing is a thong with a short, swirly skirt.

[El Salsero Gringo]

Think about a lady's clothing before trying certain moves, guys!

We do...

[JoC]

Just remembering...I saw a lady wearing stockings and suspenders at one event (with little dress). That...I think is daring....

Are you that lady and would you recommend it?