365 Top Ten Lists. This is my project for 2010.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Ten Clothing Items I Wish Went Straight From 'So You Think You Can Dance' to Streetwear.

1. The black and white corset from last year, with the bustle at the back. Remember the fabulous dance where they used a long piece of black fabric Ben used to pull Talia back towards him. It was the inspiration for last years walking outfit for the LEJOG. (Land's End to John O'Groats.)
2. Pink tutu and boots. Jessie H had this teamed with a black and lime green pair of striped tights and a teeny-weeny hat in the same colours. For day wear I would probably go for a more subtle contrast on the tights—perhaps a lavender or yellow. And I would lose the hat.
3. In the Top Seven Girls' performance of Chicago's Cell Block Tango, Jess S wore a tiny piece of electric blue lace and some hot pants. I will possibly need to lose a few pounds before trying that one on a nice hot day. Her tattoo added to the look so may need to get one before I wear this outfit.
4. Ash-leigh, from 2009, wore a fabulous Versailles-inspired corset and bustle. The bustle had just the frame work, red like the corset. There was a great flared sleeve undershirt, white, with matching Victorian knickers. I'd wear it to work. Maybe with shoes rather than barefoot.
5. Season Two—last year. The top twelve did a jazz routine when all the girls were in french moulin rouge type corsets—black but shiny with a hint of peacock green/blue; halter neck, sweetheart neckline and ruffles at the hip. They had fish nets and black t-bar heels and these fabulous fans of peacock-esque feathers. At the end the guys had Talia on their shoulders and the girls layered the fans so it looked like she had an incredibly long peacock tail. That moment. That outfit.
6. Okay, this is getting to be a bit of a pattern, but I would so streetwear Ivy's red Mad Hatter's Tea Party corset with black and white gingham skirt and black and red over knee socks. It's now. It has black hot pants and a fabulous gingham overskirt with black and red trim. The neckpiece is fabulous—very [trademark of my company not yet registered]. I would only leave off the gingham arm floaties for everyday wear.
7. Hairspray dresses, Season Three Final. I like the all-over colour ones so any of the following: Grace in blue with black spots and black tulle, sweetheart neckline and little aqua cardigan; Carly in apricot gingham (not my preferred colour) with white tulle and belt, or, Issi in red with black spots—reminiscent of  Rizzo's prom dress in Grease.
8. In the Top Twenty showcase show this year, Jessica P was the object of three men's attention in a Viennese Waltz that saw her in a fabulous, long, red dress that deepened to purple at the hem: flowing, full, soft. I'd like to do twirlies in it and then sit down on the floor so it surrounded you in a circle. I would do that all day long.
9. In the same Top Twenty show, Mikhaelah, Carly and Renee did a jazz routine in short tutu style dresses in great colour combos with high top Converse sneakers. Ace. Perfect. I think I like Renee's dress most: blue, orange trim, orange and black underskirt, orange high tops.
10. Lastly, it's all about shoes. Amy's dress in the Top Four show dance with Talia: a red scooped hemline and black lace on the neck is the nicer dress of the two, but its the one red ballroom heel, one red ballet point shoe combination that I think tops this list of practical streetwear adapted from the show. As long as you dance everywhere rather than walking awkwardly, these fabulous red shoes will turn heads—guaranteed.

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