Skating Wear - Proper Fit

When fitting an ice skating dress or dance clothes there are many things to consider. Overall comfort and snugness through the torso, arm length, mobility and of course, presentation.

Here are some tips on getting a properly fitting skating dress, warm up skirt or dance clothing.

Snug or Loose?

Although it’s a personal preference there are some facts to take into consideration. If a figure skating dress or your dance pants are too loose they will turn on your body. This affects the look and presentation. If it is very loose, it can get caught on your skates and potentiallly inhibit your performance. You want the skating dress to follow your movement as naturally as possible and not shift or twist. If it is too snug, the skating dress will affect your comfort level.

One way to measure yourself is to use the five areas described here: Torso, Inseam, Bust, Waist and Hip. Different manufacturers use different sizing methods, but these measurements are a good indicator of the size you should buy when purchasing our clothing. Please refer to the size chart appropriate to the piece your are interested in.

Sleeve:
The sleeve length is measured from the shoulder along the length of the arm to the waist.

Torso
To get the torso measurement, place a measuring tape on the shoulder, run it along the body, between the legs and back up to the shoulder again.

Inseam
The inseam measurement is achieved be measuring the inside of the leg from the crotch to area to the ankle.

Bust
Measure the circumference of the chest.

Waist
Measure the circumference of the body a the natural waistline.

Hip
Measure the circumference at the largest part of the hip.