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Online Dance Skirts

lilah wild — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:29:49 +0000

Just what it says, with voluminous bellydancing styles that sweep all the way out to 12 yards, and customization in adding ruffles and contrasting colors. Double layers, mermaidy velvet-topped silhouettes, and slits that run to the top of the thigh are also offered as possibilities, along with the garnishings of fringed hip scarves, and they also do tango pants.

Gypsy Monkey

lilah wild — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:46:00 +0000

The home of “eco-pantaloons,” fabulously multipurpose organic cotton pants that descend into knee-high tiers of ruffles, outfitted with side ruching to change the length. They also do wild batik play pants, matching longsleevers, and hats – all made to coordinate – for kids.

River’s Edge Dancewear

lilah wild — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:17:00 +0000

Performance costumes that offer lots of clubwear potential. Flowing dresses, super-ruffled flamenco skirts, shiny ice-skating minis, romantic tutus, bellydance midriff tops and hip sparkles, watercolor prints, quite a bit of velvet, and the accessories pages feature satin streamers and other fun things to dance with. The underthings present some interesting lingerie alternatives with items both for camouflage and flaunting – and for more casual moments, leggings, legwarmers, and palazzo pants.

Color de Flamenco

lilah wild — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:09:00 +0000

Dancewear cut full and ruffled for maximum flounce. Tiered skirts and belled blouses set off with contrasting patterns, formal gowns that are great if you really mean to dance at the prom, giant fringed shawls, polka-dotted fans, and maryjanes that are only made for heavy use but embroidered with fleurons, too.

LioNella

lilah wild — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:06:00 +0000

Clubwear full of slink and shine. Party dresses and evening gowns made with leg-framing salsa ruffles, body-hugging cuts, and all manner of leopardy lurexy glimmering fabrics. Side-laced pants, wraparound tops, cowl-necked catsuits, a page of flowery kimono, lingerie, swimsuits where one pieces = monokinis, and all the stilettoed footwear to finish it off.

Latin Dance Fashions

lilah wild — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:14:00 +0000

Dressup for salsa and flamenco dancers, both jacked-up competition costumes and skimpy clubwear and a lot of lovely stuff in between. Fishtailed tango dresses, voluminous circle skirts, draped tops, palazzo pants, all made for an extra dimension of glamour: movement.

SharifWear

lilah wild — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:07:00 +0000

A drop-dead cross between salsa and bellydance, with the traditional silhouettes of each remixed with vibrant prints and head-turning details. Choli tops with super-fluttery bell sleeves, full skirts and tribal jazz pants spiced up with contrasting panels, sparkly Egyptian dresses, heels, veils, kids’ dancewear, if you’ve ever had your heart set on a tiger-print tassel belt, this is your place.

Tacones y Lunares

lilah wild — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:06:00 +0000

High-end dancewear from Spain, where the ruffles are brightened with wild prints and extreme drama. Customizable flamenco shoes that can also be made without the performance nails for everyday wear, castanets, gorgeous handpainted fringed shawls and wooden fans.

e.K. Clothing

lilah wild — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:43:00 +0000

Salsawear that throws quite a bit of Marilyn Monroe in with the ruffles and pixie hems. It’s all made from machine washable stretch fabric, lots of halters, ruching, fluttery little sleeves, with sheer-panelled pants and coordinating tops if you’d rather go the separates route. Dance shoes, hair flowers, and even glittery bras that make for good bellydance costuming.

Marrika Nakk Designs

lilah wild — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:23:00 +0000

A gorgeous fusion of Wild West and salsa, where riding jackets and prairie dresses are conjured up from lace, velvet, and layer upon layer of ruffles. This is the kind of place to find both a cute little cap-sleeved top to wear with jeans or a romantic gauzy bridal-possible gown, and the classic underthings to wear them with, too.

Lands Far Away

lilah wild — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:25:00 +0000

Flamenco dance gear where among the polka-dotted skirts and hair flowers, there are loads of fans: printed and painted and plain, trimmed with lace or decorated with spills of tiny flowers. The mantillas offer stunning cloak-length veils for the bride, the shoes are professional-grade and mary janeish, and the Spanish dolls have fabulous outfits.

A Cool Breeze

lilah wild — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:11:00 +0000

All kinds of fans, from vintage-inspired lacy Victorians to contemporary pop-art makeovers, with tons of pretty floral designs to browse through. There’s a section for bridal fans, as well as customization services, and “blanks” for the DIYers. All this and a message decoder, too.

Starstyled

lilah wild — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 23:37:00 +0000

This dancewear site has an absolutely scrumptious flamenco section with megafrilled skirts, patterned with polkadots and florals. Ballet is covered with tutus and pixie-skirted flowing dresses, lots here that could easily be incorporated into gothic and retro ensembles.