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Subject: Re: Choir Dresses
From: Jessica
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I must agree with Sharon. The best dresses are simple - long, black, plan,
no taffetta or satin, just some kind of breathable, normal fabric.

I think the poster's question, though, was about where to order such
dresses, not necessarily about the style Have you tried a search using
choral attire or choir dresses as your search criteria? I bet
www.dogpile.com would be helpful. Other listers have raved about
www.google.com. I know you'll find something. I don't remember the names
of companies choirs I've been in have dealt with in the past.

I've also been in choirs which gave a pattern number and had everyone have a
dress made and fitted for them in their size using the specific pattern.
This worked well, and everyone ended up having a dress which fit.

Just a thought,
Jessica



> In a message dated 1/20/00 12:23:09 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> VBIGELOW-at-aol.com writes:
>
>> We are looking for appropriate attire for a classical collegiate choir.

on 1/20/00 1:49 PM, SSzy1-at-aol.com wrote:
> Please, I beg of you - don't choose something with big puffy ingenue sleeves
> and a full skirt! Not only is it extremely limiting (not too many figures
> look their best in this style) but it certainly is inappropriate for anyone
> over the age of 16 or so. Another bad choice is sleeves attire. I'm all for
> something classic in a long or 3/4 length sleeve, rounded neck and simple
> silhouette, preferably in a dark color.
>
> Sharon Szymanski (Been there, worn that and looked dreadful!)