Lace and Fringe Latin Dancesport Dress

This lace and fringe Latin Dancesport dress is modeled by Nancy Smith, a ballroom dance student at 3Sixty Entertainment Powerhouse in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Bless her heart, she agreed to model just hours before she gets on a plane to compete.

Thanks to Lu Willis, one of my Sew Like A Pro™ members enrolled in the Complete Ballgown Program, for arranging my access to film at this beautiful ballroom dance studio.

 Soft & feminine, yet looks sexy 

Nancy is an accomplished seamstress who likes to alter ready-made competition dresses, or make them from scratch. 

However, the lace and fringe Latin dance dress featured in today’s video was created by Dore´ Designs. 

The bodice is a single layer of cappuccino mesh covered in pale blue lace, rhinestones and sew-on jewels.  Pale blue fringe finishes the dress. (When buying or making a dress, be sure to use a flesh tone that most closely matches your skin color.)

One of my two favorite features of this dress is the ornate “necklace”.  It is large and eye-catching without being tight on the neck.  And because the “necklace” is built-into the dress, Nancy can never lose it. 🙂

Nancy says it feels comfortable.  Though it’s brand new and at the time of filming, and she had not competed in it yet.

My second personal favorite is the clever back openings that eliminate the need for a zipper. 

This keyhole back looks amazing and is easy to make!

If you have a dress that needs alterations because the zipper is too tight, consider doing multiple openings like this instead of struggling to add extra fabric and a new zipper.

Another great thing about this back is that it’s sexy, yet conservative.  You can make the openings as large or as small as you like.

This keyhole back neckline would also look beautiful, and be functional, for any style Dancesport, Country or Skate dress!  For more keyhole ideas, check out this blog post featuring a skate dress with three keyhole openings.

 3 ways to change the look 

1) Add sleeves… You’ll want to also add lace, stones and jewels so the sleeves look like they are part of the original to dress.

2) Change the skirt style... Remove the fringe and replace it with an American Smooth skirt or a completely different type of short skirt.    

3) Cut the fringe skirt… Get creative with this! 

Chainette fringe is super fun and easy to work with.  You can change the angle, the length, or both.  You can even cut the fringe every time you wear it until you have a mini-skirt.  Use the images below as an inspiration of how chainette fringe can be used on every style Latin dance, Country dance or skating dress.  And check out this blog post about a purple velvet Latin dance dress with chainette fringe.

 Watch the video for more dress details! 

What is your favorite feature on Nancy's Latin Dancesport dress?  Would you add sleeves or change the skirt for a different look?

Leave a comment at the bottom of the page!

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Thanks again to Nancy for modeling her gorgeous lace and fringe Latin Dancesport dress! 

Thanks also to Patsy Hutchens and Darren Fernandez, co-owners at 3 Sixty Entertainment Powerhouse for graciously letting me take up a large corner of the dance floor while students and teachers rehearsed in the background.

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