Northern Soul Dancewear

[Scubarat]

Just over a year ago, my wife opened a Dancewear Shop in the village of Kibworth in Leicestershire. She sells primarily ballet etc. but has started stocking other genre ie. ballroom, jazz. I have suggested there may be a market for NS wear, if only for me and my buddies. My questions to the interested are:

1 - What you would like to see on the shelves?

2 - Would you like off the peg or made to measure?

3 - Would you visit, phone or use the internet?

I told my wife that I would support this new venture but only for 3 years. If by then she has not made a £million then I shall be taking over the shop. I will be selling NS Vinyl & motorbikes during the day and at night the shop will be a lap dancing club. Every female in the village wants her to succeed but I am not sure about every male. Who are you rooting for? I will probably tell from your answers.

Thanks in advance. Steve D

Edited July 18, 2007 by Scubarat

[Guest Trevski]

Just over a year ago, my wife opened a Dancewear Shop in the village of Kibworth in Leicestershire. She sells primarily ballet etc. but has started stocking other genre ie. ballroom, jazz. I have suggested there may be a market for NS wear, if only for me and my buddies. My questions to the interested are:

1 - What you would like to see on the shelves?

2 - Would you like off the peg or made to measure?

3 - Would you visit, phone or use the internet?

I told my wife that I would support this new venture but only for 3 years. If by then she has not made a £million then I shall be taking over the shop. I will be selling NS Vinyl & motorbikes during the day and at night the shop will be a lap dancing club. Every female in the village wants her to succeed but I am not sure about every male. Who are you rooting for? I will probably tell from your answers.

Thanks in advance. Steve D

1-Nowt 2-no, and 3- no. Northern Soul dancewear? come on, seriously not! Open the lapdancing club fella, far better idea!

[Guest]

Just over a year ago, my wife opened a Dancewear Shop in the village of Kibworth in Leicestershire. She sells primarily ballet etc. but has started stocking other genre ie. ballroom, jazz. I have suggested there may be a market for NS wear, if only for me and my buddies. My questions to the interested are:

1 - What you would like to see on the shelves?

2 - Would you like off the peg or made to measure?

3 - Would you visit, phone or use the internet?

I told my wife that I would support this new venture but only for 3 years. If by then she has not made a £million then I shall be taking over the shop. I will be selling NS Vinyl & motorbikes during the day and at night the shop will be a lap dancing club. Every female in the village wants her to succeed but I am not sure about every male. Who are you rooting for? I will probably tell from your answers.

Thanks in advance. Steve D

I've heard conversations between women loads of times about Dresses. A lady from Bury makes dresses that are popular amongst dancer's. Apparently quite simple to make if you know what you're doing. Lots of people ask her to make dresses for them but she doesn't have time. Clothes that are comfortable and look good when you're dancing, particularly dresses for the ladies can't be a bad thing?.. They dont have to look like something from the Casino!.

Good Luck to your Mrs!.

Jayne.x.

[Guest]

Just over a year ago, my wife opened a Dancewear Shop in the village of Kibworth in Leicestershire. She sells primarily ballet etc. but has started stocking other genre ie. ballroom, jazz. I have suggested there may be a market for NS wear, if only for me and my buddies. My questions to the interested are:

1 - What you would like to see on the shelves?

2 - Would you like off the peg or made to measure?

3 - Would you visit, phone or use the internet?

I told my wife that I would support this new venture but only for 3 years. If by then she has not made a £million then I shall be taking over the shop. I will be selling NS Vinyl & motorbikes during the day and at night the shop will be a lap dancing club. Every female in the village wants her to succeed but I am not sure about every male. Who are you rooting for? I will probably tell from your answers.

Thanks in advance. Steve D

I go to "City Tailoring" in Chester.............Fitted 3 button suit with covered buttons........everything just right........ 400 quid, and he even lets me park my Lambretta outside "we are the mods"

[Guest hurryup]

1-Nowt 2-no, and 3- no. Northern Soul dancewear? come on, seriously not! Open the lapdancing club fella, far better idea!

I'm afraid I think it looks sad when you get middle aged people wearing clothes that they used to wear in the seventies. Why do people feel the need to wear a "uniform" at their age, is it because they have a yearning to still "belong" to something from their past? Are they going through an identity crisis or is it an attachment issue?

It's understandable when you're kids - you want to keep up with the latest fashion but let's face it, most of us aren't kids.

Don't mean to offend anyone, just my personal thoughts.

[Rbman]

I go to "City Tailoring" in Chester.............Fitted 3 button suit with covered buttons........everything just right........ 400 quid, and he even lets me park my Lambretta outside "we are the mods"

That's not dancewear though...it's posingwear....

M

[mischief]

Wouldn't it be a waste of sales space.

I know nothing about dance wear but I'm sure you have more chance of selling 3 or 4 leotard Pineapple things than 3 or 4 pairs of bags and a circle skirt.

I'm not getting into what people should wear as each to there own, but in a shop where space is money I thought you would be better of selling stuff there is a bigger market for.

Maybe sell your bags and tshirts on ebay, we all know there is a market for northern soul on there..

Is there a passing trade for bags where you live?

(Just a thought)

[Mike]

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[Reg]

Mike, I added a relevant post but it's gone? Asking about dancing shoes??

[Mike]

Mike, I added a relevant post but it's gone? Asking about dancing shoes??

didnt delete any from you Reg

didnt see it , thiink the database repair may have wiped it

can ya post it again ?

[Reg]

Was going to ask if your wife stocks character dancing shoes? They are like tap shoes without the tap. Quite a few soul girlies wear them as they look quite cute, are comfortable and are easy to dance in. Flippin expensive at my local dance shop..Soul source discount??

[Guest DonnaD]

She HAS to stock Repetto's with the small cuban heel - Delicious!!!

[Guest mooma]

gone are the days when we all wore the soul skirts ankle sox and polyvelts You should wear what you like AND not WHAT EVERYONE ELSE WANTS! I always do and dont give a dam what anyone else thinks!!!

sue bushby

[Little-stevie]

Nothing at all...I think its a non starter if you go for the 70s Wigan bags look..A few are doing it already but most have grown out of the fashion now...Vinyl too is a very iffy game now with regards to a shop,soo much on-line...

[Guest vinylvixen]

Big white ladies pants with a clenched soul fist or 'I Love Soul' on the backside. So when ladies spin and their tailored circular skirts whoosh up, you can see what their preferences are It's wasted advertising space. You could put a 'Soul or Nothing' banner on the pants as most blokes have a good gander at soul drawers anyway Jo

Edited July 19, 2007 by vinylvixen

[Mark Bicknell]

Big white ladies pants with a clenched soul fist or 'I Love Soul' on the backside. So when ladies spin and their tailored circular skirts whoosh up, you can see what their preferences are It's wasted advertising space. You could put a 'Soul or Nothing' banner on the pants as most blokes have a good gander at soul drawers anyway Jo

Thats you out then Jo as you don't wear any......oh arrr Mrs......lol oh what a beautiful thought...lol where are you gonna be spinning next? and i don't mean playing a few tunes either!

Regards - Bickers xxxxx

[Guest vinylvixen]

Thats you out then Jo as you don't wear any......oh arrr Mrs......lol oh what a beautiful thought...lol where are you gonna be spinning next? and i don't mean playing a few tunes either!

Regards - Bickers xxxxx

You have been peeking, Mr Bicknell Sadly, my twirling dervish days are over - I leave it to the professional twirlers these days But I do think that there is room for pants advertising You could have 'Soulshack' knickers dotted about - your ratings would go through the roof See you soon, big fella x Commando Jo

[mischief]

You could have 'Soulshack' knickers dotted about - your ratings would go through the roof

Depends who was wearing them.. I've seen some of them old birds spinning in them skirts with thier corn beef legs -

ratings may drop

[Guest vinylvixen]

Depends who was wearing them.. I've seen some of them old birds spinning in them skirts with thier corn beef legs -

ratings may drop

There's always soul boxers Many men on the scene have plenty of room on their arses to advertise....and before you say anything, my advertising space is premium rate and maximum coverage....

[good angel]

You have been peeking, Mr Bicknell Sadly, my twirling dervish days are over - I leave it to the professional twirlers these days But I do think that there is room for pants advertising You could have 'Soulshack' knickers dotted about - your ratings would go through the roof See you soon, big fella x Commando Jo

Jo,

One thing ive found out if you go commado,it keeps flys off your lolly

Kev

[Guest kid mohair]

Just over a year ago, my wife opened a Dancewear Shop in the village of Kibworth in Leicestershire. She sells primarily ballet etc. but has started stocking other genre ie. ballroom, jazz. I have suggested there may be a market for NS wear, if only for me and my buddies. My questions to the interested are:

1 - What you would like to see on the shelves?

2 - Would you like off the peg or made to measure?

3 - Would you visit, phone or use the internet?

I told my wife that I would support this new venture but only for 3 years. If by then she has not made a £million then I shall be taking over the shop. I will be selling NS Vinyl & motorbikes during the day and at night the shop will be a lap dancing club. Every female in the village wants her to succeed but I am not sure about every male. Who are you rooting for? I will probably tell from your answers.

Thanks in advance. Steve D

Are you serious steve........

[Guest soul_hull]

i like a tasteful t-shirt myself

[Guest vinylvixen]

Jo,

One thing ive found out if you go commado,it keeps flys off your lolly

Kev

I keep my cash in my purse, thankyou very much....no chance of grab n snatch thievery or did you mean my Fab?

Getting back on thread - IMVHO - I think if you get stock, sell it on the web and keyword it with Northern/ Ska/ Mod - that always works. Altho' the lapdancing club sounds a great idea. If you need a dedicated website building, visit www.toptenphotography.com - and tell him I sent you Jo

Edited July 19, 2007 by vinylvixen

[Guest Bearsy]

Blimey Mike, ok i accept we were off topic but at least we were tasteful with it

im shocked i really am

[Guest rachel]

Another post deleted, would have thought if someone's already been warned about going off topic that it would be pretty obvious, but apparently not. Site guidelines say posts should be constructive and on-topic, nobody's saying you can't have a laugh outside Freebasing but come on....

[Guest mooma]

was once on wigan dance floor back in the 70s doing a spin! few people were clapping and cheering me on! So I thought! Mate comes up to me and whispers in my lughole "YOU AINT GOT NO KNICKERS ON GAL" ever wished the floor would open up and swallow ya?

sue

[Guest]

I'm afraid I think it looks sad when you get middle aged people wearing clothes that they used to wear in the seventies. Why do people feel the need to wear a "uniform" at their age, is it because they have a yearning to still "belong" to something from their past? Are they going through an identity crisis or is it an attachment issue?

It's understandable when you're kids - you want to keep up with the latest fashion but let's face it, most of us aren't kids.

Don't mean to offend anyone, just my personal thoughts.

Trying to create and sell new designs for the NS market might be interesting.. (note that I say interesting not necessarily sucessful)... rather than the same old brandings on the same 7t's styled clothes.. come up with something to replace the bowling shirts too!.. Give the NS uniform an overhaul!.. Practical clothes designed to be comfortable and good to look at for the dancers, (not just for the sake of having our own fashion range). lol.

Jayne.x.