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Where to Shop: Trusted Vendors and Boutiques Online Retailers (Try Before You Buy) DanceShopper.com - Wide selection, good range of prices DanceSportUK.com - European brands, beautiful designs DanceScape.com - Custom and ready-to-wear options RachelAnns.com - Specializes in custom ballroom gowns Social Marketplaces DanceSportClassifieds.com - Largest used dress marketplace Facebook Marketplace and ballroom dance groups eBay - Filter for "ballroom dance dress" or "Latin dance dress" At Competitions Many competitions, including Commonwealth Classic, have vendors on-site selling: New dresses Accessories Shoes Rhinestones and costume jewelry Practice wear Pro tip: Vendor areas are great for trying before buying, and many offer competition-weekend discounts

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I know all of that didnt seem terribly complicated (or exciting), but there was enough careful measuring, cutting, and screwing together, that it took me a good day-ish to complete especially since I had to do it twice over

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