Mens' shirts

[billman]

Ok, my 2 partners and I have decided which dances we will be competing in next June. I will be doing Am. smooth with both and Am Rythme with just one.
We will be competing at Bronze in all dances. Should I invest in smooth and Latin style dance shirts? I do want to look nice for these two ladies!

Billman

 

[dancerdol]

There are a number of vendors who have sales throughout the year. A good white or black smooth shirt (zipper front so that you can wear a tie) should cost $100 - $200. If you get the smooth shirt in black - you can wear it for rhythm if you don't want to show much chest area. But, a nice black Latin/Rhythm shirt will be an additional $100 - $200 and is a good investment. Both of these shirts should last you for a long time if you take care of them - hand wash, cold water, woolite and dry on a towel instead of in the dryer. PM me and I will tell you who has sales right now.

 

[bia]

Before you buy, look into costume restrictions for your competition, if any. If you're dancing Adult syllabus in a USA Dance comp, there'll be some things you can't wear -- check out the USA Dance rulebook. If you're only dancing in senior age categories or non-USA Dance, you're probably good with whatever you want, but it still makes sense to find out for sure.

 

[billman]

I am not certain what the rules are concerning costumes at the Colorado Star Ball. What is the defination of a costume? Is a nice smooth shirt a costume? Should I just wear an off the shelf dress shirt? One of my partners has purchased an amazing formal dress from a local shop and I having it altered, is that considered a costume? I want to learn this before we arrive! lol

Bill

 

[billman]

And what about trousers?

 

[pygmalion]

Before you buy, look into costume restrictions for your competition, if any. If you're dancing Adult syllabus in a USA Dance comp, there'll be some things you can't wear -- check out the USA Dance rulebook. If you're only dancing in senior age categories or non-USA Dance, you're probably good with whatever you want, but it still makes sense to find out for sure.

Isn't there a link to the rule book here in DF somewhere? I believe I've seen it, but can't remember where.

 

[dancerman]

Well, first congrats on making the decision. The purchase should be based on how much you wish to invest. You could purchase two shirts; one black and one white, to have a variety. However, if you are on a budget you could get away with a black zipper shirt with a collar. We have them on our website and you can find that info through my profile. We also have an ad on the top of the ballroom section There is a style (GS03) that does nicely. It is also available with satin collar and cuffs which is different and really really stylish. My instructors in recent years have preferred a black shirt in smooth vs traditional white. You can then wear the black shirt with zipper down, and close the collar to wear with a tie. Finally, in smooth spice it up by choosing either a nice straight tie or even a fashion conscious bow tie. My next smooth may actually include a colorful "Tie your Own Bow Tie" just to be different.

Ok, my 2 partners and I have decided which dances we will be competing in next June. I will be doing Am. smooth with both and Am Rythme with just one.
We will be competing at Bronze in all dances. Should I invest in smooth and Latin style dance shirts? I do want to look nice for these two ladies!

Billman