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Subject: Help! Adult Solo Dress! What do we wear for competition? Author: Anonymous [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 16:26:25 03/11/01 Sun In reply to: 's message, "Adult Costumes" on 16:18:15 03/11/01 Sun Hi Everyone, Ok, I have a load of questions so if this is long I'm sorry. First, I have this wonderful woman named Sheri who will be making my solo dress. Here are the problems, what to do... 1) I'm 28 years old. I will not compete in my first feis for a while. The only adult feis I've seen was nonsanction one. The adult costumes where bad. Some had dirty and discolored skirts. And some didn't wear briefs under their dress-yuck. Most wore a black skirt or kilt, and a white shirt. What do adults wear to a real feis? Do they wear costumes like the teens? Or are they toned down a little? 2) Can I get away way with a more form fitting dress? 3) What type of fabric do adults use? 4) I am not wearing poodle socks. I will have black tights and briefs. Do you think pale green is ok as far as a color choice for the dress? What color knot work? 5) Does anyone have a web sight for Celtic knot work that they know of? I need to get an idea of what I want? 6) Do I have to have a brat, or can I wear a plain scarf? Replies: -I took pictures at my last few competitions, and took many pictures of adults. I'm in the western Canada region. I think you'll find that adult costumes range the wide spectrum. Some dancers wear solo dresses just like the kids, others a plain blouse and skirt. Give me a few minutes and I'll sort out the pictures for you, and put up a few more that I have. I'll put them up at http://www/geocities.com/inniu_ire -1st link to the Antonio Pacelli website and read the costume rules: http://www.antoniopacelli.co.uk/cgi-bin/publisher/display.cgi?1817-4100-52546+news Currently, few judges are enforcing the rules -- but the grace period may end. If you are making a new costume, best to abide by the new rules. 2nd -- to quote the Wimbledon ad: "only the ball should bounce!" All adult women should wear sports bras (Please, you wouldn't want to hear some of the comments from audience about this) 3rd -- most adults look silly in an elaborate solo dress (there are exceptions), try for a more elegant look appropriate to your build. 4th -- be sure to check the back view -- the hem needs to be marked with the dancer wearing the dress. Most of us need a little more length in back! Don't show too much when you bow. I am starting to see a variety of dresses on adults, some very attractive ones. Lots of black, but also burgundy & navy. Adult costumes are evolving -- design something that the rest of us can use for inspiration! [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Adult fabric combination Author: Anonymous [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12:55:18 03/15/01 Thu I am about to start making an adult dance costume for myself. I made a "practice" dress from cotton, (to fit the pattern) because I am not an experienced seamstress. The dress is actually a jumper with an A-line cut. I would like to make the dress from black poly-gabardine (or something similar) except I was thinking of making just the front panel from Black Velveteen. It will be faced on the top, and the skirt fully lined with satin. We made a similar jumper for my daughter except the whole jumper was velveteen (and not black). Is there any reason that making the dress with the one panel of velveteen won't work? Replies: -Should work if the weights are similar. Just be sure you thoroughly pre-shrink both fabrics -- twice through the washer and dryer will prevent any disappointments. Also be sure to preshrink the lining and interfacing. If the velveteen is much heavier than the other fabric, the dress may tend to shift forward at the shoulders, especially if it is not tight fitting. You could anchor the waist with a grosgrain ribbon inner waistband similar to those used in wedding dresses to take some of the skirt weight off the bodice. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]