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<DIV>Thanks for posting about how to cost-effectively acquire a nice
wardrobe.</DIV>
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<DIV>I'm with ya' all the way ... up until the point where you start demanding
what others must wear. I just don't think we have the right to do
that.</DIV>
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<DIV> Nasser "let each person choose their own clothes to wear"
Shukayr</DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 7/4/2007 12:04:34 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
brenda.kc@gmail.com writes:</DIV>
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<DIV>Not sure about all areas however many of my dresses were given to
me</DIV>
<DIV>when first started to dance. If you let people know you
are willing and actually proud to receive their outfits many will come
your way. </DIV>
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<DIV>Ask around find out who has quite dancing then call them to see if
you </DIV>
<DIV>can purchase their clothing. If they have a lot make a deal
for all the items</DIV>
<DIV>more than likely you will come out better financially this
way. </DIV>
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<DIV>From one lady when first started bought her entire wardrobe for
$300.00</DIV>
<DIV>this included 14 petticoats some crystal and lame, all in great
condition, 23 outfits, 7 skirts, along with 11 tops. What is great
about this you can sell the ones you do not like or share them with
other dancers.</DIV>
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<DIV>The Federation in my area has a back room with male and female
clothing for sale and <STRONG>free</STRONG> both. Last years
president put out 4 racks of free petti-coats, outfits, dresses and
petti-pants of her own to anyone who wanted them.</DIV>
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<DIV>Several of the larger cities in the states around my area have
</DIV>
<DIV>clothing for sale most priced very low. When you travel
ask around </DIV>
<DIV>you never know what you will find. Albuquerque NM has a
really nice </DIV>
<DIV>little store at one dance they sold men's and women's shirts
for only $!.00 each during the dance. </DIV>
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<DIV>We like to make sure our new dancers start out with 2 or 3 free
outfits. Then there is ebay for some really nice deals. Paid
as little as .6 cents for a new pair of coast shoes.the most have paid
was $42.00 and they are $350.00 professional dance shoes. Helps to have
small feet. LOL</DIV>
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<DIV>You can watch places like Hobby Lobby for fabric sales. One
of my </DIV>
<DIV>dresses is silk organize the fabric was $29.00 a yard
regularly, </DIV>
<DIV>on sale paid $2.00 a yard so the dress cost a total of $15.00
zipper, </DIV>
<DIV>trim and all. JoAnn;s fabrics has some really great deals as well.
</DIV>
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<DIV>My Halloween out fit this year will be lime green and black spider
webs paid .42 cents a yard for the material last November. The
dress cost a total of $6.00, paid $10.00 for a crystal petti-coat add my
.6 cent shoes </DIV>
<DIV>a dollar belt, along with free pettipants. Total cost
$17.06 </DIV>
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<DIV>My last year Nationals dress found at a second hand store called
</DIV>
<DIV>Savers for $35.00. The dress is a designer label with full
beaded bodice</DIV>
<DIV>it was new with the tags still on it, priced new
$5,000.00. Simply cut</DIV>
<DIV>the length off leaving lots of material to make the mans outfit to
match. </DIV>
<DIV>Even if you do not sew one could have the cleaners do this for a
</DIV>
<DIV>few dollars. Made the blue lame petticoat to match it for
$20..00 with fabric found on sale. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Have the all the local second hand stores save anything square
dance</DIV>
<DIV>for me. The Salvation army cost is $1.49 each item. If
do not like it </DIV>
<DIV>or can not wear it then take it to the federation for their back
room to share.</DIV>
<DIV>When you pay this little for items you can afford to donate thus
making it</DIV>
<DIV>possible for others to join the fun in dressing up for an awesome
night </DIV>
<DIV>of dancing away from all the realities of real life.</DIV>
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<DIV>If you are inventive dressing well can be reasonable in cost and
fun.</DIV>
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<DIV>Brenda </DIV>
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