This post was written by Lindy Shopper.
Dear Dancestore.com,
I, and hundreds of other dancers around the world, need your trumpet skirt. I have mentioned this in passing, on this blog, on your Facebook wall, and I have waited patiently for years for you to have the trumpet skirt in my size. Yet, the stock does not replenish; nay, it has withered down to one size and I fear that in your haste to produce goods that are on trend you have overlooked that your trumpet skirt has been a staple in the Lindy Hop and Balboa communities for years. There’s a new generation that needs to experience the trumpet skirt and an older generation that needs to replace their worn out threads.
OK, I may be exaggerating about hundreds of other dancers around the world (ladies, feel free to chime in), but I do want to make my case for the trumpet skirt on my behalf, as well as on behalf of other dancers who I have heard make statements like “I need another trumpet skirt” or “I’d buy one in every color.” The black trumpet skirt is a wardrobe staple in that it can be worn with just about any color blouse or shirt; it twirls, but not enough to show your undergarments; it drapes so nicely; it gives the wearer a waist and a nice curvy shape. It is one of the few skirts that looks great on many body types. It is such a versatile piece and it’s easy and comfortable to wear. If I can’t figure out what I’m going to wear, the trumpet skirt is there.
I wear my trumpet skirt to work because it looks sharp and professional. I am looking down at my black trumpet skirt today and it looks a little sad because I’ve had it for so long, almost a decade. I’d love to buy another one to replace it. I went searching for a black trumpet skirt online and on every website that had one listed, you know what it said? OUT OF STOCK. Everyone wants this skirt!
I will continue to be patient in the hopes that you will consider producing these skirts again and, when you do, I’ll have cash in hand to buy two black trumpet skirts, just in case this happens again.
Sincerely,
Lindy Shopper
***UPDATE 4/5/12, 4:33 p.m. EST***
I’ve got their attention! If you want to see Dancestore.com make the trumpet skirt again, please go to their Facebook page, find my post (as Laura Windley), and “Like” it! You’ll see where they have responded and given this instruction. We can do this!!! http://www.facebook.com/ArisAllen
Lindy Shopper 
I miss my trumpet skirt, too. I have a skirt that echoes the shape that I picked up at Kohl’s for like $10, but it doesn’t fit as well as the DanceStore one did. Bring it back, DanceStore!
They seem to be out of stock of a lot of stuff in my size too! It’s frustrating that they never replenish.
hear hear. I don’t own one, but I know the raving women. 🙂 Start a petition (via all the facebook dance communities)?!
We’ve gotten their attention, but they would probably like to know how many people are interested, so they have asked that people “Like” my post on the Dancestore.com Facebook wall if you are interested!
good, I will share it!
Hi Laura,
I would love to support the trumpet skirt, however, I could not find your post on their fb page. 😦
How do I find it?
-Laura
Me neither. Can yo give us the link?
Please refer to the April 10 Trumpet Skirt Crusade post for specific instructions. 🙂
https://lindyshopper.com/2012/04/10/the-trumpet-skirt-crusade/