Dance togs for a tall, large girl?

January 9, 2006 3:05 PM

Where can I find dance togs for a tall (5'11"), larger (size 14) young lady?

I need leotards, tights, skirts and the undergarments for ballet.

posted by FergieBelle to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (3 answers total)

I would guess that Capezio would be able to help you out. They seem to be one of the "big names" in dance clothing and footwear.

Online store here



They did have leotards in adult size extra large, but I'm not sure how that translates.
posted by cosmicbandito at 3:14 PM on January 9, 2006

Young lady = size 14 children's size? If so, definitely move from the children's dance clothes to the women's sizes. It's worth finding a dance shop where she can try everything on in person, rather than mail order. My size 14 girl wears a women's small, but she is far from 5'11". Also, keep in mind that one's dance-shoe size is often 2 sizes larger than one's street-shoe size. Go figure.
posted by SashaPT at 5:32 PM on January 9, 2006

I would give Discount Dance Supply a shot. Even if a size isn't listed on the web or in the catalog, give them a call -- they're incredibly helpful, especially when it comes to returns and exchanges.
posted by ThatSomething at 7:33 PM on January 9, 2006