Katymac Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 DD wants a red leotard for starting college(she doesn't need one) So I am putting together a box with some DVDs & chocolate& a letter & some bits to send in week 2 and I thought I'd buy her a red leotard as well But which one- she like Bratek but they seem to be just black or burgandy & she needs a good strong shelf - does anyone have a suggestion? Although I am tempted to this http://www.dancedirect.com/uk/Products/Ballet/3565/ but it seems a bit boring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Katymac the link brought up a flesh coloured body leotard. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katymac Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Yes that's why I don't want to buy it (despite it being probably useful for under costume in a show) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 My dd has one ofvthe nude leotards & finds it invaluable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Personally I'd wait for extra dance items and post your parcel as a lovely surprise for her regardless. My DD asked for a number of smaller dance items within the first couple of months on her course - items not on the uniform list but useful for class that we had not thought of. For shows we have generally found that they ask them to get the same top, leotard, shoes etc where possible 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Sorry a bit slow on the uptake! ! My dd uses her nude body loads as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon2 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 If she wears any costumes she may well need the nude leotard as underwear. They have been invaluable at show time for both hygiene and modesty. Do Degas do a proper red leotard? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afab Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Sorry to be the odd voice out but DD1 got a nude leotard for a show 4 years ago and has never found a use for it since... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Jane and KatyMac, Degas do a lovely clear red leotard but they are expensive and although they have a bra shelf, it is more of a modesty panel than a support. My ex dd has always had a nude leotard and finds them invaluable, especially when she was rolling round on the stage in a white nightdress last week. The wonderful Sheila of Just Ballet got it here very fast, even when my silly daughter didn't decide she needed one until the Sunday of the Bank Holiday weekend! It was here by lunchtime on Wednesday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecatsmother Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 http://www.dancedirect.com/uk/Products/Ballet/GALA/ This one is nice. Not cheap but a bright red and lined at top front and back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katymac Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Balleteacher - love that but she is too heavy chested to wear pleats there....... I may have to either buy the nude one (which she won't like as it isn't really skin coloured as she is mixed) or err on the side of caution & wait for the XXX she "has to have" 2 weeks in..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katymac Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Eeek & I forgot to say thank you to everyone for suggestions, sorry Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 US site, but I ordered from them a few years ago. x http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_SPX8102.html?pid=4436&Shop=Color&&TopCat=LEO&ColorChoice=Red&SID=608212132 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Bloch do different shades. Dds is far too dark for he but she bought it herself from the school stockist whilst she was boarding as it was the only one in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dance*is*life Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Dance Direct the catalogue dance wear retailers have several red leotards on offer. Bloch, Capezio, Mirella and Plume all had nice looking versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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