Saturday, April 15, 2017

Dancewear Trend: Pull-on Skirts


Wrap skirts used to be the trend for teen and adult ballet dancers, but pull-on varieties seem to be making a comeback.  Though they can initially be seen as babyish (most kids' skirts are pull-on), these new popular styles are sporty and flattering.


The shape that's especially trendy is a slight high-low (like an SAB or tango skirt), but with a wide and secure waistband that helps the material lay flat.  Many mainstream brands have these styles in their collections (Capezio's Callback skirt, Yumiko's Pat skirt, Mariia Dancewear's --, etc.), and there are several small/handmade brands that specialize in making these skirts too (Deco Dancewear, Abigail Mentzer, Bullet Pointe, etc.)


I love these skirts as much as everyone else, and I wear my pull-on styles frequently.  I think what makes them so popular is the universally flattering cut.  A thick and/or elasticized waistband is comfortable, and it is unlikely to dig in and create a "muffin top" on dancers with curvier tummies.  The high-low design is longer in the back, so it provides coverage that shorter skirts don't have.  The cut rises around the hips to be shortest in the front, and this is creates a flattering line that makes the legs appear longer.


Regardless of your body type and your budget, you will certainly be able to find a suitable pull-on skirt from the innumerable options available.

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  1. Thanks for sharing very useful information with us. Keep it up.

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