Skirt or trousers for the ladies

[Whitebeard]

What do they call those skirts which are sort of wraparoundy and start off at mid-thigh level and end up virtually at waist level. In combination with thingy thongy things. 'orrible. There is no way this can be accidental. I stear well clear.

[MartinHarper]

Whitebeard: sarongs?

[Lynn]

...thingy thongy things...

Skirts that 'ascend' as you spin really need to be worn in combination with a 'substantial amount of material' undergarment to maintain modesty.

[Whitebeard]

Skirts that 'ascend' as you spin really need to be worn in combination with a 'substantial amount of material' undergarment to maintain modesty.

This "lady" in question didn't know the meaning of modesty !!!

[El Salsero Gringo]

This "lady" in question didn't know the meaning of modesty !!!

Did you get her number? Is she free on Wednesdays?

[Tiggerbabe]

Is she free on Wednesdays?

Does she charge much on the other days?

[RogerR]

Trousers or skirt? It's what you want to wear, and how you wear it. Some people have their particular fashion line others change their styles. The London area has women of most degrees of modesty even those who regard modesty as negative.

For some dancers the show-off/performance aspect is important and for others the dancing is a private thing, - dress accordingly.

But dont think we men won't notice and maybe respond differently to different looks

[Donna]

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...?)

WELL I PREFER TO WEAR TROUSERS....WHY?? 1. BECAUSE MY LEGS ARE SOOOO WHITE THEY WOULD BLIND PEOPLE AND 2. SO WHEN I'M DOING ANYTHING LIKE DROPS OR ARIELS I KNOW I WON'T BE FLASHING MY KNICKERS. THE ONLY TIME I WOULD WEAR A SKIRT IS IF I HAD A SPRAY TAN FIRST!!!!

[Just Wiggle]

WELL I PREFER TO WEAR TROUSERS....WHY?? 1. BECAUSE MY LEGS ARE SOOOO WHITE THEY WOULD BLIND PEOPLE AND 2. SO WHEN I'M DOING ANYTHING LIKE DROPS OR ARIELS I KNOW I WON'T BE FLASHING MY KNICKERS. THE ONLY TIME I WOULD WEAR A SKIRT IS IF I HAD A SPRAY TAN FIRST!!!!

Well said Donna!

Plus I was at a dance last Saturday when some guy turned this woman upside down and her skirt went right over her head! Just not right! I bet that woman was mortified!

[Gill (Norwich)]

Definately skirts. Carefully chosen to be full and flare but are always tested so they never show my underwear!

[Commis Chef]

WHEN I'M DOING ANYTHING LIKE DROPS OR ARIELS I KNOW I WON'T BE FLASHING MY KNICKERS.

What's wrong with knickers? Rena showed hers off regularly. The dancers on Strictly Dance Fever showed theirs. We show off bikini bottoms on the beach and wear leotard shorts in the gym.

I get far too hot in trousers to dance in anything but a short skirt. Showing my (big - bikini bottoms actually) knickers causes me very little concern.

Be proud of a flash of a shapely dancer's thigh.

[Lynn]

What's wrong with knickers? Rena showed hers off regularly. The dancers on Strictly Dance Fever showed theirs. We show off bikini bottoms on the beach and wear leotard shorts in the gym.

And you can get 'dance' pairs that are, or even shorts. Very modest.

[Whitebeard]

Be proud of a flash of a shapely dancer's thigh.

Spread the message !!!

[frodo]

Definately skirts. Carefully chosen to be full and flare but are always tested so they never show my underwear!

While showing underwear is entirely optional, I've discovered I do like to be able to see the ladies feet.

So trousers or non-obscuring skirts are good.


I reckon with open-toed shoes it's just a sensible self-preservation strategy.

And how can we admire your shoes if we can't see them

[Icey]

I've got a fab black dress which swirls out when I turn, unfortunately I've only worn it to unsprung floor venues before so when I wore it to Ashtons last weekend I ended up flashing my pants at everyone.

I was wearing the big pants/shorts variety so I was decent but I've decided to write / embroider something on the back of my pants so in the future if I do flash them mid spin people have something else to look at and it might make them laugh and ask me to dance.

[Purple Sparkler]

Definately skirts. Carefully chosen to be full and flare but are always tested so they never show my underwear!

I thought I had one of those. It's a beautiful black jersey number, and swirls in a lovely manner which I thought still maintained modesty.

Then Rhythm King steered me in front of a fan at Fulham.
I quote:
Silver Fox: Are her knickers rummage proof?
Rhythm King: I'm not sure- I'll just spin her again...
*spins me and crouches down with quizzical look on his face*

I'd put up a but I actually wasn't that embarrassed. I was too busy laughing.

[Lynn]

And how can we admire your shoes if we can't see them

My dancing trousers are long (because I am too short even when buying teenagers sizes ) - that's why I love my new red shoes and my black and whites as you can't always see the whole shoe - but you can certainly see where my feet are with the white or red showing.

I love it when a thread goes 'shoey'!

[Pink Lady]

What exactly is the social ettiquete when your partner is shedding clothes infront of you as you are dancing with them?

Anyone in particular you are thinking of with this question, Gadget?

[Andy McGregor]

My dancing trousers are long (because I am too short even when buying teenagers sizes ) - that's why I love my new red shoes and my black and whites as you can't always see the whole shoe - but you can certainly see where my feet are with the white or red showing.

I love it when a thread goes 'shoey'!

One problem with skirts is that your heel can get caught in the hem. This leaves you hopping about on one foot trying not to put the other foot down as it might pull your skirt down with it - I remember it happening to at least one of the SCD competitors. You need to have the right shoes for each skirt.

The answer is to buy more shoes. Have shoes for trousers, shoes for short skirts, shoes for long skirts, shoes for shorts, etc. There is very little in life that can not be improved by the careful and considered purchase of a pair of fabulous shoes

[David Franklin]

There is very little in life that can not be improved by the careful and considered purchase of a pair of fabulous shoes

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