Thursday, April 7, 2011

Where To Get Figure Skating Costumes

By Gabriel Lawrence


Figure skating is a popular sport that excites people for the grace, power, and athleticism brought by the skaters. With their lavish and creative costumes, skaters create magic on ice. Skating costumes cannot be bought in any ordinary store and can pose a challenge for new skaters looking for performance outfits.

Costumes are not sold in typical stores. Though uncommon, stores selling dance costumes are likely to have outfits that are suitable for figure skating. These outfits will be made from material that is light-weight and very attractive for a crowd that is meters away.

For everyday skating clothes you can use the basic leotard, tights and short skirts used in dancing. Other options include athletic pants worn with a basic t-shirt and a sweater. Anything that is light, comfortable, and allows movement while showing your form will do.

These clothes can be purchased in any of the local malls in the area as well as online. For many who are too busy to shop, online shopping is a great option as they can select from a variety of choices without having to spend so much time moving around.

While typical practice clothes are found anywhere, performance level costumes pose a challenge. Aside from dance clothes suppliers there is also the option of having a costume custom made by a tailor or seamstress.

Custom made costumes are great because they will fit you perfectly and you have control over the design and the materials used.

If you don't know a quality tailor or seamstress who can make your outfit, try asking other skaters if they know anyone. Observe any skaters whose outfits are really well-made because they most likely had their costumes customized.

Other people you might want to ask are your family, friends, and associates. One of them are bound to know someone who knows how to sew costumes.




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