black cigarette pants (Gap Outlet, $30)
multi-colored tank (LOFT via Clothes Mentor, $8)
teal velvet blazer (Bloomingdale's, thrifted, $5)
pink pumps (Madden Girl "Sursey" via Plato's Closet, $12)
chainmaille necklace (made by me)
As you may remember, I take ballet. I would like to present you with "Piper Alexander's Rules in Dancewear" (This is mainly for the entertainment of those with which I take class.) -
- Stick w/black and pink only. You may enjoy florescent yellow, but it doesn't belong in a dance studio.
- If you're well-endowed, wear a sports bra, in black. If you're small-chested, you probably don't need a bra, as long as you're wearing a lined leotard. If you feel you need something, make sure it's active-wear and again, stick with black. Nude is fine, as long as it's not peeking out. This is not the time to show off your pink and green polka-dotted PINK by VS bra.
- Skirts belong at your actual waist, not slung low on your hips. If you need help finding your waist, it's usually the smallest part of your mid-section, near your belly-button. You know, where old people wear their pants.
- If you're over 11 years old, get some split-sole shoes. Trust me on this one.
- On the topic of shoes, for Pete's sake, tuck in your laces! Better yet, get these and you won't have to worry about it.
- Tights over the leotard only work with black tights and you should have something on over the tights (skirt, shorts, etc.). The crotch (a/k/a "gusset") of your tights does not need to be seen.
I think that about covers it. Ballet Peeps, any additions?
(BTW, welcome to my new followers, and thanks to everyone for reading!)
