| Subject: Design courage |
Author: former DM [Edit]
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Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 09:15:58am
I glance at various ID photo websites once in a while. The dresses styles nowadays are very pretty, feminine & must be so nice to dance in, but....they literally all look the same. I honestly wish dancers would have the courage to want something different than the norm. I mean really different. I can't tell one DM's dresses from another. Fluffy ruffles, layers, embroidered panels hanging down, or not, plain bodice, bit of embroidery, piece of fabric hanging as cape. Has anyone made something really really different in style & then tried to sell it? Any luck on sale? I know it's the old "sheep" prob and prob won't change at least among children/teens - they don't really want to look different do they?!
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- It is very very difficult to sell different dresses, even if you find a dancer who likes it, chances are the teacher won't approve (NT) -- that said, I kind of like the current styles... lol, Tuesday, February 24, 09:38:01am
- I agree w/you: if I see one more plain velvet bodice!... Of course they are pretty, but I think the key here is to change slowly. One design element. Maybe a bodice in a different fabric? Pulling in some of the scrollwork that's on the panels? (NT) -- slow change would work!, Tuesday, February 24, 10:46:55am
- I agree that the dancer should have some say in the matter. However, what TCs do you know that aren't control freaks and want to dictate who they buy from, the color they must wear and the style? I'm ready to scream. Interesting, someone asked if GD was making 3 panels again. I guarantee if I did, it would be considered dated and unflattering. BUT if GD does one, it's suddenly trendy. Boy I sure sound cranky. Must be bed time. (NT) -- SM DM, Tuesday, February 24, 11:15:09pm
- Maybe years ago you would have a point but now I think there are LOADS of different dresses out there, you yourself you your post described a good few. We have short sleeves, long sleeves, tiered skirts, circle skirts, puffball, curtain 3, 4, 5 panels, plain, embroidered, crochet collars, velvet, satin, silk, lace, lycra, tutus, rainbow, plain black - I've never know it to be so exciting, brave, and different! Is there anything else that someone could do that isn't alredy out there?! (NT) -- mum, Wednesday, February 25, 05:39:57am
- I know what you're saying, but to me, they still all look so similar. I guess I'll always love the intricate designs (7 Gates) with the animals & scenes. Each design was unique. These dress, while pretty, just look the same. Does anyone feel like that? Maybe because the pictures are gone--they're just simple embroidery on various layers of fluff. (NT) -- OP, Wednesday, February 25, 09:39:44pm
- Ok, there's several good points here....that I agree with. But, you can't frame these capes - they're just pieces of fabric, no imagination whatsoever. You can't study the cool, interesting designs....they're just embroidery panels layered in various combos. I know, I'm just being old-fashioned. Sorry! I do love the dresses today, just longing for 'something more'. When I think of whatever that is, I'll make one & post it, ok?!!! (NT) -- Bored DM!!!, Friday, February 27, 09:30:09am
Yeah! I totally argree -- Dancer, Saturday, February 28, 04:27:32pm
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