https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-time-to-start-the-capsule-if-you-dare Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:49:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-time-to-start-the-capsule-if-you-dare#post-1629310 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:22:41 +0000 texstyle 1629310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my Mochi - those pants on etsy look perfect for your needs! I do hope you can get them made for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-time-to-start-the-capsule-if-you-dare#post-1629296 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:05:20 +0000 Anonymous 1629296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really admire your ability to objectively assess the response your image is getting in this context and willingness to adjust it even though that adjustment isn't completely natural to you. You have a really good attitude.</p> <p>It seems like you may have a solution already and I'm hoping positive feedback from the target group is coming soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-time-to-start-the-capsule-if-you-dare#post-1629283 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 19:32:47 +0000 Mochi 1629283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ginger, that is a brilliant idea. Yes, I checked and the seller also does custom work. Her prices look very reasonable, too. Probably I could order at least a skirt or two, and one pants. Thank you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-time-to-start-the-capsule-if-you-dare#post-1629226 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 17:27:06 +0000 Ginger 1629226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would that Etsy seller (or another) be willing to make some custom tango pants for you?&nbsp; In my experience Etsy sellers (at least the domestic single-person sellers, and not a few overseas) are willing to consider custom work. Those are AMAZING and I want you to have them. Like Rachy, this is totally eye-opening for me.&nbsp; I think they would be a lot more "you" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-time-to-start-the-capsule-if-you-dare#post-1629094 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 10:36:45 +0000 Helen11 1629094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pants on your easy link are amazing! Good luck in finding something that fits the dance-class environment, and also feels like "you". Is it worth looking for brands you know on eBay or local sell/swap/buy sites? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-time-to-start-the-capsule-if-you-dare#post-1629060 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 04:36:54 +0000 Vix 1629060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Mochi --</p> <p>Good for you. I think your instincts are right on. Great ideas upthread; hopefully the YLF dancers will weigh in, too -- I'm sure they have some great ideas for practicewear too.</p> <p>They're are a couple of well-known/reputable online discount dance retail places. Maybe check there, too? I'd consider leggings and a knee-length sheer poly skirt (typical ballet practice wear). Floaty but practical. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-time-to-start-the-capsule-if-you-dare#post-1629058 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 04:31:32 +0000 Cerinda 1629058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Our local dancewear retailer has a house brand that goes to XXL. &nbsp;Most of my ballroom classmates wear their practice skirts at least occasionally. &nbsp;And Capezio's XL fits size 16/18 me. &nbsp;But, man, tango is a whole 'nother scene, isn't it?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-time-to-start-the-capsule-if-you-dare#post-1629052 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 04:20:32 +0000 rachylou 1629052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok. Swishy pants for tango are a whole revelation to me... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-time-to-start-the-capsule-if-you-dare#post-1629019 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 01:52:15 +0000 BrieN 1629019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Capezio has some dance harem pants FYI. You might also try searching online for gaucho or palazzo pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-time-to-start-the-capsule-if-you-dare#post-1629013 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 01:30:40 +0000 Mochi 1629013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also while I think the Poema tanks are lovely, I don't want to go sleeveless. So some nice stretchy tops with cap sleeves or something like that. I guess even a nice solid t-shirt could work with a skirt.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-time-to-start-the-capsule-if-you-dare#post-1629012 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 01:26:17 +0000 Mochi 1629012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the great ideas! I cross-posted with a few of you, but appreciate all the suggestions and will consider them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-time-to-start-the-capsule-if-you-dare#post-1629010 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 01:25:41 +0000 Mochi 1629010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well-observed about the pants, ladies. Here are some very common tango styles:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/247584607/black-slit-tango-pants-7201?ref=related-3">https://www.etsy.com/listing/2.....=related-3</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.google.com/search?q=tango+pants&amp;espv=2&amp;tbm=isch&amp;imgil=3Z1NoYAOrCu9GM%253A%253BFWb-rqRvjKLCBM%253Bhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.pinterest.com%25252Fpin%25252F553590979167798657%25252F&amp;source=iu&amp;pf=m&amp;fir=3Z1NoYAOrCu9GM%253A%252CFWb-rqRvjKLCBM%252C_&amp;usg=__r5o7HmzbS3xQBVYaDLdTd0vwlO0%3D&amp;biw=1280&amp;bih=587&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiG_5uxgb_LAhWFuIMKHQiCCWkQyjcISw&amp;ei=3hHmVoaYFYXxjgSIhKbIBg#imgrc=3Z1NoYAOrCu9GM%3A">https://www.google.com/search?.....GM%253A%25</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tangoleva.com/pants/pt5292/pt5292li.gif">http://www.tangoleva.com/pants/pt5292/pt5292li.gif</a></p> <p>etc</p> <p>Harem pants might work very well.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anything on Etsy that is geared toward actual tango dancers is hard for me to find my size...I will confer more with my teacher, and also try to find similar things cut a little larger than typical. </p> <p>Here is some gorgeous and pricey boutique tango clothes. It would never come in my size, but just to show you what kind of fabrications and design is seen as ideal for women dancers. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://poemaclothing.com/">http://poemaclothing.com/</a>&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-time-to-start-the-capsule-if-you-dare#post-1629009 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 01:23:18 +0000 DonnaF 1629009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe you could also try thrift and consignment vintage shops?&nbsp; Among my late mom's stuff, I found a cotton gored midi skirt from the '40s or '50s that would swish plenty but has an uneven hem that drives me nuts so I have to mark and re-hem it by the time the weather warms up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-time-to-start-the-capsule-if-you-dare#post-1629008 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 01:20:41 +0000 rabbit 1629008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>or swishy wide culottes?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-time-to-start-the-capsule-if-you-dare#post-1629007 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 01:19:50 +0000 Carla 1629007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about a loose harem pant as one option? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-time-to-start-the-capsule-if-you-dare#post-1629006 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 01:19:16 +0000 rabbit 1629006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the Ross spring dress event is on now (or has been for a week or two)? &nbsp;If you don't want to spend much but want to look at a whole bunch of casual to semi-dressy dresses at once, that might be worth a peek. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-time-to-start-the-capsule-if-you-dare#post-1629004 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 01:12:56 +0000 Mochi 1629004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems ironic. Just when I feel in my stride and like I've figured out my style, I wear a slightly toned down version of my new fun look to my tango practice and after three years of being in this environment, it suddenly hits me how this is not the best clothing option for that activity.</p> <p>&nbsp;Yes, technically I can move well enough in it (I'm talking loose boyfriend jeans and a slouchy Eileen Fisher t-shirt), but image-wise I just came to realize it is not helping me in this kind of clique-y or at least insular group of dancers, most of whom I don't know. I have my small group of friends whom I can rely on to dance with no matter what I look like, but I feel it's possible I'm not projecting the right image to make inroads and get to know more people. There are many more women than men, usually, and a lot of younger women, and in general the clothes, even if casual, are more "feminine" and can even be fairly dressy. (At a social dance, which is called a milonga, it would absolutely be dressy--the practices don't have to be, but many women like to wear a floaty dress or skirt to showcase their legs, and for the visual effect of the skirt swishing around.)&nbsp;</p> <p>I have my tiny milonga capsule of nice, wearable, semi-dressy dresses which I can always add on to if necessary, but I'm probably good with that. But now I have to go and buy a couple of the appropriate type of skirts (obviously not pencils--they need to allow movement), which I just don't feel are "me" that much...and some tops to go with them. Just a couple. But it makes me feel like I will be stocking up on uniforms. I guess that in a way I will be.&nbsp;</p> <p>My tango teacher, who's also a very close friend, is advising me to go to TJMaxx. I'm going to start there.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway, done with my rambling observations!&nbsp; </p>