Ballroom Outfits & Ballroom Dance Costumes for Women
Ballroom dancewear for Standard and Smooth — waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, Viennese waltz and tango. Everything here is cut for one goal: a long, unbroken line from shoulder to hem that travels with rise and fall instead of fighting it. Shop by piece below, or browse the whole range. Amazon's Choice with a money-back guarantee since 2012.
Shop Ballroom Dancewear by Piece
Our ballroom dance clothes and ballroom outfits split into five categories, each with its own guide to cut, length and fit:
- Ballroom dresses — long-sleeve practice dresses and stoned competition gowns for Standard and Smooth, with custom sizing on much of the range.
- Ballroom skirts — long practice skirts with mesh godet panels, organza ruffle hems and satin bands. The piece most dancers buy first.
- Ballroom bodysuits — fitted leotards that stay flat under a skirt through every rotation, with the higher necklines a closed hold wants.
- Ballroom tops — draped tunics and tie-waist styles that layer over a bodysuit when a studio is cold.
- Ballroom pants — high-waisted training trousers cut long to break over the shoe, for technique lessons and warm-up.
How a Ballroom Outfit Comes Together
Start with a skirt and a bodysuit from our ballroom practice wear. That pairing covers a term of lessons, shows your teacher the movement they need to see, and never untucks mid-figure. Add a top for cold studios and a second skirt when you want variety without a second full outfit. A dress comes later, when you know from practice what you actually want in a competition dress or ballroom costume — and by then you will have opinions about sleeve length, back depth and how much float you like. For socials and showcases, the same pieces double as ballroom dance attire: keep the bodysuit you train in and swap the practice skirt for a longer float skirt or a dress.
Sizing, Fabric and Custom Sizing
Standard sizing runs XS through 2XL, with a good part of the range extending further. Many competition styles also offer custom sizing, made to your own measurements instead of altered off the rack. Fabrics lean toward stretch mesh, milk silk and velvet, all chosen because they recover their shape after being stretched through a full night of dancing. Ballroom outfits and costumes sit close through the bodice, so measure before you order rather than guessing from a street size.
Ballroom and Latin Are Separate Families
Ballroom (Standard and Smooth) and Latin sit side by side, not one inside the other, and ballroom attire follows the difference. If you dance both, buy one bodysuit and two skirts rather than two complete wardrobes. See Latin dancewear for the short, fringed side of the floor.
Shoes and Men's Ballroom Wear
Finish a ballroom outfit with closed-toe shoes: Standard and Smooth need a lower, steadier heel and a toe that is protected in a closed hold. Browse closed toe dance shoes or the ballroom and standard shoe range. For men's shirts, trousers and practice sets, see men's dancewear.
Ballroom Dancewear: Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to a ballroom dance class?
A practice skirt or practice dress with a leotard or fitted top is the standard choice. The skirt should be long enough to move with rise and fall but clear of your heels. Add closed-toe ballroom shoes with a suede sole so you can pivot safely on a studio floor.
What is the difference between ballroom and Latin dancewear?
Ballroom (Standard and Smooth) is long, floating and built for a closed hold and travelling figures. Latin is short and close-cut, built for hip action and fast spins. Bodysuits and tops cross over between the two families; dresses and skirts do not.
Do I need a dress, or can I buy separates?
Separates cover most of your dancing. A bodysuit with two skirts already reads as two outfits, and tops multiply that further. A dress is the simpler choice for competition, where you want one decision and no waistline break at the middle.
What size ballroom dancewear should I order?
Go by your bust, waist and hip measurements, not your street size, and compare them with the chart on the product page. Most ballroom pieces run XS to 2XL, many go larger, and a good part of the competition range can be custom made to your measurements.
Do you ship ballroom dancewear internationally?
Yes. We deliver ballroom dancewear worldwide, a size that does not fit can be exchanged, and every order is covered by our money-back guarantee.