This post was written by Lindy Dandy.
Believe it or not there are some dance events where you’ll be able to wear these finds.
First, a bathing suit. I’m probably just strange, but I’ve always been fascinated by men’s vintage bathing suits. Manufacturers didn’t have access to the man-made fabrics we have today, so they had to make their suits out of natural fibers that could survive sea water. Many were made out of wool, a material we usually associate with suits and sweaters. Hmm, this one is actually in my size.
There are several exchanges with dances at the beach:
- CHEX, which I heard (and saw) was a great time. I wish I could’ve been there!
- (and two plugs for my local scene) VBLX: June 17-20
- Dirt Cheap Blues Exchange: September 9-12
Second, tails. It’s too often that you can wear clothing this formal to a dance event (or any event for that matter), but I would get tails if only for the New Year’s Eve party at Lindy Focus. Check out the details on the lapels and buttons.
Lindy Shopper 
I’ve danced with Drew Nugent when he was in tails and a top hat. The follower visual on tails must be like the leader visual when a follow wears a twirly skirt – there’s a flair and a slight lag of the fabric.
That’s brilliant, LS. I didn’t even think about it as the male equivalent (visually) of a skirt.
Hmm, I love dancing with girls with twirly skirts. I usually throw in extra spins if she’s extra twirly.
I’m not sure I’ll ever be ready to dance in a kilt, though.