Skirt or trousers for the ladies

[Petal]

No! But I do get some funny looks in changing rooms sometimes when trying skirts for 'dancability'!

Me too. People will just see your feet and ankles spinning, they must wonder what's going on.

[Petal]

And on the whole skirt thing esp - anyone else do spins in the changing room, move about to check the material doesn't restrict dancing movement and basically ask 'can I dance in this' about potential new purchases!?

Yes.

[CJ]

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 LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURVE dancing in the kilt. (not always the best while demoing on stage tho!!) Nobody mention ZW's "special" moves!!!!

I feel my style has changed to bring out the best of it, too. Quirky kick type things that I have no control over, etc

The ladies thing?? Is not that important as long as you feel good in it. THAT will have way more effect then what it is you are wearing.

[Tessalicious]

And on the whole skirt thing esp - anyone else do spins in the changing room, move about to check the material doesn't restrict dancing movement and basically ask 'can I dance in this' about potential new purchases!?

Skirts/dresses - can I dance in this (right length, nice twirl)?
Trousers - can I dance in these (on the rare occasions a skirt won't do)?
Tops - can I dance in this (is it going to fall off/down/up)?
Shoes - can I dance in these (or at least wear them to dancing to 'make an entrance')?
Bags - can I take this with me to dancing?
Make-up - does this go with anything I wear dancing?
Underwear - well, you get the picture

I LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURVE dancing in the kilt. (not always the best while demoing on stage tho!!)

Hmm, and what does a Scotsman wear under his kilt when demoing - string, floss, or the traditional ?

[El Salsero Gringo]

Skirts/dresses - can I dance in this (right length, nice twirl)?

And when did you last wear anything long enough to twirl?

[Purple Sparkler]

And when did you last wear anything long enough to twirl?

Don't hit me, Tessa, but it's funny 'cos it's true. I would cite Tuesday's dress as evidence!

I'm just jealous, you know- I could never get away with wearing a skirt that short.

[CJ]

Hmm, and what does a Scotsman wear under his kilt when demoing - string, floss, or the traditional ?

Gold!

[Tessalicious]

And when did you last wear anything long enough to twirl?

----- (actually depending on what you define as 'long enough to twirl' I would say, um last Thursday maybe? )

I would cite Tuesday's dress as evidence!

Yeah alright, accepted just this once, but normally my skirts are at least an inch longer than that one...

I'm just jealous, you know- I could never get away with wearing a skirt that short

Rubbish, Miss 'Fantastic legs'!

Seriously though,

But I do get some funny looks in changing rooms sometimes when trying skirts for 'dancability'!

particularly in open plan changing rooms, or when trying on shoes and 'CerocTM-testing them in the middle of a crowded shoe shop.. can't imagine why this seems strange. Maybe I should get a sign to hang on my back when I go dance-shopping - "Yes I know I look silly, no need to comment thank you very much"...

[El Salsero Gringo]

I'm just jealous, you know- I could never get away with wearing a skirt that short.

Go on, give it a try...

[Purple Sparkler]

----- (actually depending on what you define as 'long enough to twirl' I would say, um last Thursday maybe? )
Yeah alright, accepted just this once, but normally my skirts are at least an inch longer than that one...

And that inch would be the 'twirly' bit, right?

Rubbish, Miss 'Fantastic legs'!

They're only fantastic until about halfway up my thigh- after that the 'stairway to heaven' gets a bit of what you might call a camber increase! The skirt I was wearing last night is the shortest dance skirt I own. I do love it, despite the rather 'interesting' effect it has when dancing close to fans! Very Marilyn Monroe...

Seriously though, particularly in open plan changing rooms, or when trying on shoes and 'CerocTM-testing them in the middle of a crowded shoe shop.. can't imagine why this seems strange. Maybe I should get a sign to hang on my back when I go dance-shopping - "Yes I know I look silly, no need to comment thank you very much"...

You know the answer, don't you: MASS FORUMETTE SHOPPING TRIP! One person dance-testing a skirt is a bit odd, but they can't argue with a whole bunch of us doing the changing-room-shimmy-shake!

Go on, give it a try...

You know, the truth or dare thread is in 'Take It Upstairs'...

[Tessalicious]

And that inch would be the 'twirly' bit, right?

Er, yup.

You know the answer, don't you: MASS FORUMETTE SHOPPING TRIP! One person dance-testing a skirt is a bit odd, but they can't argue with a whole bunch of us doing the changing-room-shimmy-shake!

That, my dear, is an inspired idea. When London settles down a bit, I think we should organise it - perhaps simultaneous trips in Ceroc-towns all over the UK.
And if we all promise to buy short skirts and low cut halterneck tops, do you think the male forumites will sponsor us?

[Dizzy]

Don't hit me, Tessa, but it's funny 'cos it's true. I would cite Tuesday's dress as evidence!

I'm just jealous, you know- I could never get away with wearing a skirt that short. [/SIZE]

Tessalicious can wear some quite revelaing outfits but has the figure to get away with it so good on her!!

PS, you have a stomach to die for, what are you on about!!

[Sparkles]

Go on, give it a try...

...This coming from a guy who objects to a little cleavage

[Purple Sparkler]

Er, yup. That, my dear, is an inspired idea. When London settles down a bit, I think we should organise it - perhaps simultaneous trips in Ceroc-towns all over the UK.
And if we all promise to buy short skirts and low cut halterneck tops, do you think the male forumites will sponsor us?

I think we should do it soon- got to carry on living, and not let the *string of obscenities* who decided to plant those bombs win. And when we go, we have to go into at least one shop with an open plan changing room.

[Tessalicious]

Tessalicious can wear some quite revelaing outfits but has the figure to get away with it so good on her!!

Thank you darlin, ooh look you made me go all red. But you always look gorgeous too

PS, you have a stomach to die for, what are you on about!!

[Purple Sparkler]

It's not the stomach! It's the top half of the thighs!

[Dizzy]

Er, yup. That, my dear, is an inspired idea. When London settles down a bit, I think we should organise it - perhaps simultaneous trips in Ceroc-towns all over the UK.
And if we all promise to buy short skirts and low cut halterneck tops, do you think the male forumites will sponsor us?

That would be a shopping trip to remember!!!

The last shopping trip I went with PS, we spent 6 hours wandering around Brent Cross, it would be so much fun having mass forumite shopping for clothes.

I need advice when shopping for dance clothes!!!

[Cruella]

I LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURVE dancing in the kilt. [SIZE=1] Nobody mention ZW's "special" moves!!!![/COLOR]

I

Would that be the move where ZW needed to shut her eyes tight for fear of going blind?

[Lynn]

I get these great black stretchy fabric trousers that I have as 'dancing trousers' (usually for about £4 age 12 in the teenage section of New Look but don't tell anyone )

Got another pair of these today on the way home from work - £5 (they had a pair at £3 but they were age 13 and way too long - how tall are teenagers these days? )

[Lory]

Hmm, and what does a Scotsman wear under his kilt when demoing - string, floss, or the traditional ?

I've seen what CJ wears under his kilt, when he stood at the top of the grand steps of Ealing Town Hall and lifted his kilt and I can report back, he definitely wouldn't put it the machine, when it needs washing!