Ballroom shirt
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opendoor
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Go for it, it's a good idea, express yourself Ostap. Why should there be artificial boundaries between hobby and everyday life? I did that too. However, I'm not a ballroomer, in other words, I find ballroom shirts ridiculous. I dance tango and the more I identified with my hobby, my outfit changed too. Black zapatos with high heels, black suit, black shirt, collar corners like in the 40s, black fedora, and of course always a bit of melancholy in the facial expression. I also redesigned my apartment, vintage turntable, a small dance floor, shellac records and so forth.
If you're talking about a Standard/Smooth shirt, such as you might wear under a vest, I imagine that just about nobody would notice. The fact that they are designed to stretch with movement and handle sweating are, in fact, big positives in my view. The only potential downside is that these shirts are tailored to be most comfortable with the arms raised to shoulder height, whereas everyday dress shirts are tailored to fit most comfortably with arms at your sides. That's more of a problem with the coats than the shirts, of course.
On the other hand, if you're talking about a Latin/Rhythm shirt, people would likely take notice--it would be a significant fashion statement. I probably wouldn't wear one under a coat, though; such tops seem best suited to being the outermost layer. Maybe under a stylish vest, perhaps, depending on the exact style? There is lots of variation in Latin/Rhythm costumes.
The note about arm tailoring does still apply. May or may not be an issue, depending on style and material.
But to the main point of your question: I agree with @opendoor. Embrace whatever style makes you happy!
On the other hand, if you're talking about a Latin/Rhythm shirt, people would likely take notice--it would be a significant fashion statement. I probably wouldn't wear one under a coat, though; such tops seem best suited to being the outermost layer. Maybe under a stylish vest, perhaps, depending on the exact style? There is lots of variation in Latin/Rhythm costumes.
The note about arm tailoring does still apply. May or may not be an issue, depending on style and material.
But to the main point of your question: I agree with @opendoor. Embrace whatever style makes you happy!
Warren J. Dew
Forum Master
Actually everyday dress shirts are also cut so the sleeves go directly out to the sides, and bunch up under the arms when one's arms are at one's sides - unlike off the rack jackets. Perhaps people don't notice because the arms are not super thin, so the bunching of the fabric is not terribly noticeable.
Personally I think the cotton handles the sweat well too, but I haven't actually tried a "ballroom" bodysuit.
Alstroemeria
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Wouldn't going to the loo be awkward?
I think people would probably notice, just because it's very unusual to wear shirts cut that tight (or stretch shirts in general really).
I think people would probably notice, just because it's very unusual to wear shirts cut that tight (or stretch shirts in general really).
I think it would not be awkward, because you can split shorts. It has buttons….
Captain Price
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Why would you want to do that? Modern ballroom shirts look ridiculous enough on the dance floor coupled with the skintight suits. I think the suits and shirts of yesterday were far superior, but then tailors started cutting corners using elastic fabrics which are cheaper and easier to fit. Granted the suits are lighter today, but they look several sizes too small and are positively uncomfortable in a normal standing position.
All shirts and T-shirts are folded under the sleeve. My dance shirt is comfortable… .. Yes it is tight but it doesn't bother… I often train in a competition shirt, and it would be convenient not to even change clothes…..