Practice Dresses in NYC (or alternatively, NJ)

DWeitz4490

DWeitz4490

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Hi everyone! Longtime lurker here. :)

Can anyone recommend any stores in NYC or NJ that sell practice dresses? I work in midtown NYC in the Fashion District, but live in central NJ, so either is okay. Worldtone in NYC doesn't really have anything and I see Glamour and Glow closed a few years ago. I plan on trying Shall We Dance in Nutley, NJ on Saturday because even though their online selection doesn't thrill me, I am hoping they have a greater inventory on site.

Long story short, I am struggling to find a dress for an American rumba showcase routine and my studio owner suggested I look at practice dresses that we can rhinestone to high heaven, if necessary. I do intend to compete the routine as a solo when I start competing in pro/am in February or March, so we're being a bit more picky than we were for my first showcase this past spring, which was AT.

I have found practice dresses that I like online, but even with US-based sellers, turnaround time is pretty slow and I know there is going to be a lot of mailing back returns. Any guidance and recommendations would be greatly appreciated! :)
 
Miari does great practice wear. They’re online but based in nyc- not sure if they have a showroom, but you could always reach out and ask!
 
If you're willing to travel a tiny bit, go to Stamford to the Paragon Open next week; vendors! With practicewear! And it's on the train from Grand Central, with shuttle service to the hotel from the train station half a block away.
 
I've been to Shall We Dance in NJ - it was about 4 years ago, but I'd say they have a decent collection of costumes that are affordable. You could probably get something already stoned at a reasonable price.

If you like the Dance America brand - Discount Dance Supply (online) stocks them and ships pretty quick w/ easy returns.
 
j_alexandra said:
If you're willing to travel a tiny bit, go to Stamford to the Paragon Open next week; vendors! With practicewear! And it's on the train from Grand Central, with shuttle service to the hotel from the train station half a block away.
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Ah! I wish I was able to travel there, but unfortunately, I have to go on a work trip this weekend grrr. Attorney by day, ballroom dancer by night! Going to have to look to see what other comps are coming to my area in the next month or so. Great suggestion though!
 
Dancey said:
I've been to Shall We Dance in NJ - it was about 4 years ago, but I'd say they have a decent collection of costumes that are affordable. You could probably get something already stoned at a reasonable price.

If you like the Dance America brand - Discount Dance Supply (online) stocks them and ships pretty quick w/ easy returns.
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Thanks for the suggestion! I went on Saturday to check them out. They had a ton of smooth/standard and some rhythm/Latin, but a lot of the latter was way more revealing than I am comfortable dancing in. At least there were things for me to try on though! I'll have to check back late next month if I can't find anything still.

I did place an order from DanceShopper for some practice dresses that I might try to stone if I like anything, so fingers crossed.
 
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