Katymac Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 DD (19) is struggling with audition wear which she can wear a bra under. She is 2nd year and college say no visible bras - but it can be street wear she just needs to be able to dance in it She loves this https://www.prettylittlething.com/carlita-green-lace-choker-plunge-thong-bodysuit.html but it has a low back Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomin Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 That one would be really difficult as it's also low at the sides so no chance of a bra or any support! It's more traditional than her choice but have you looked on the eleve website? You can customise the materials so could stand out at audition and some styles would be possible with a bra http://www.elevedancewear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katymac Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) That's amazing! Thank you so much!! Edited January 10, 2017 by Katymac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Ooh beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Eleve leos are absolutely gorgeous. Just be careful of the Post Office and Customs whacking on about £12 in addition to the cost - import tax plus a hefty PO "handling fee". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katymac Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 Thanks for the warning Anna - the individuallity might be worth it They look great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) Eleve leos are absolutely gorgeous. Just be careful of the Post Office and Customs whacking on about £12 in addition to the cost - import tax plus a hefty PO "handling fee". the handling fee that RM / PFW charge is one of the smaller ones and a lot smaller than if you got a customs agent to do it ... the only semi legitimate way to avoid it especially from the US ( where postal offences are federal felonies and the USPS has it's own police force to enforce ) is if you have a firend / family member in the US /NAFTA who can get it delivered to them repackage it and send it as a gift ... Edited January 11, 2017 by mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katymac Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 Thanks - that's a great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily_883 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I have ordered a custom leotard from LaBella dancewear before and managed to avoid any customs / RM charges. Not sure if that was down to luck or because their prices are a bit cheaper than Eleve (especially if you catch a promotion) and so the value of the goods imported was lower. In any event, I love the leotard I ordered so thought I'd share the link. https://labelladancewear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) I have ordered a custom leotard from LaBella dancewear before and managed to avoid any customs / RM charges. Not sure if that was down to luck or because their prices are a bit cheaper than Eleve (especially if you catch a promotion) and so the value of the goods imported was lower. In any event, I love the leotard I ordered so thought I'd share the link. https://labelladancewear.com you may have scraped under the VAT thresholds if it was a single leotard, but that is unlikely you may have been lucky or got away with it becasue it was under the 39 gbp threshold rather than the 15 gbp threshold , a single leaotrd would be unlikely to hit the threshold for duty unlike custom costumes etc ... https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty Edited January 12, 2017 by mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I've bought a couple of pairs of pointe shoes from online dance stores in the States before; brands you can't get anywhere else. On every occasion the import charges cost me more than the shoes. [Had to have them though !! .] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angeldancewear Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Hi Angel Dancewear have a number of supportive sports bra dance tops for teens and young adults. If its leotards you are after then Five Dancewear leotards come in Adult sizes which are also supportive. We specialise in importing dancewear from the USA to the UK and Europe, heres a link if you want more info about the potential costs of importing dancewear from the USA Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Hi Angel Dancewear have a number of supportive sports bra dance tops for teens and young adults. If its leotards you are after then Five Dancewear leotards come in Adult sizes which are also supportive. We specialise in importing dancewear from the USA to the UK and Europe, heres a link if you want more info about the potential costs of importing dancewear from the USA Hope this helps the handling fees are the killer on small purchases as the handling fee from the courier acting as customs agent is the same whether it;s oen item or a box full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Slightly curious as to what she is auditioning for and needing the added expense of a 'special' leotard if she is in her 2nd year. is this for within the college? Or getting prepared for graduation year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katymac Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) It's for Move it - Performers do a display & it's hard to get noticed (if you aren't a third year) TBH it's a long shot but pantomime auditions start in May so it won't be wasted Edited to add - but realistically she will need this sort of leaotard for a good few years; so sites to look on are great Edited January 14, 2017 by Katymac 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angeldancewear Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 If its a leotard which will help her to stand out on stage at Move It - this magenta Kalani Hilliker leotard number should do the trick, or perhaps a white & black Five Dancewear Agent leotard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theother51 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 They are certainly.....different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katymac Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Actually the second one is similar to what she bought hopefully she will look good in white, her skin will be quite a contrast She would be in costume on stage....she just needs to be good enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katymac Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 It's not quite Ballet - this is 2 years ago & I think it's amazing 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katymac Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 It was worth it - we are going to Move-it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Congratulations! ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katymac Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angeldancewear Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Great news - get DD to drop by our stand no 730 and say hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katymac Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Thanks we will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 That's great, Katymac! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katymac Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Thanks Fizz, I remember our first visit to Move-it & I never imagined she'd be going to perform this year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Congratulations to your DD Katymac, and thank you for sharing the performance. I watched it live at move it 2 years ago and it was lovely to see it again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katymac Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 So did I - it was one of my favourites So much fun - I think this years is quite a different style 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Thanks for satisfying my curiosity Katymac and well done to your DD. I'm sure she will have a lovely time performing at Move-It. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katymac Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 No problem - alhough I think DH & I are possibly looking forward to it more than DD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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