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ARMY GREEN DRESS WITH HAT
ITEM NUMBER: TCCHS9
TOTAL QUANTITY: 38
ARMY GREEN LYCRA DRESS WITH BLACK TIE AND GOLD SEQUIN TRIM IS CREATED BY UNI-S. HAT IS INCLUDED. TRUNKS ARE NOT INCLUDED.
SIZES AVAILABLE :
2-X-SMALL
14-SMALL
9-MEDIUM
11-LARGE
2-X-LARGE
$23.00
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BATMAN BIKETARD
ITEM NUMBER: BRAB17-S
TOTAL QUANTITY: 15 ADORABLE BLACK LYRCRA BATMAN BIKETARD THAT ZIPS UP IN THE BACK WITH A 4" INSEAM. BY TEAM GO FIGURE THIS SUPER HERO LOOK IS FIERCE! THE BIKETARD OFFERS LONG SLEEVES THAT CREATE WINGS WITH YELLOW ACCENT ALONG THE WINGS. THERE IS A BATMAN SYMBOL ON THE CHEST IN YELLOW AND A YELLOW BELT AT THE WAIST. THE MASK IS NOT INCLUDED. THE MODEL IS WEARING A SIZE MEDIUM.
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BLACK 2 PIECE OUTFIT WITH BLUE AND PURPLE ACCENT
ITEM NUMBER: CAN86
TOTAL QUANTITY: 18 AVAILABLE SIZES: TOP: 5 X-SMALL 5 SMALL 10 MEDIUM 2 LARGE 1 X-LARGE BOTTOM: 6 SMALL 10 MEDIUM 5 LARGE 2 X-LARGE MUST BE RENTED AS A SET, PRICE DOES NOT CHANGE IS SPLIT. TWO PIECE BLACK OUTFIT. TOP IS FULL BLACK IN FRONT WITH LONG SLEEVES AND A HIGH COLLAR WITH SNAP CLOSURE AROUND THE NECK. THERE IS A FULL SCOOP OPEN BACK WITH A TURQUOISE PANEL ACROSS THE MID BACK. BOOTY SHORTS ARE BLACK WITH PURPLE PANEL DETAIL ON ONE LEG. BY TEAM GO FIGURE.
$0.00 – $23.00
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BLACK AND BLUE FRINGE BIKETARD
ITEM NUMBER: KLR79
TOTAL QUANTITY: 42 AVAILABLE SIZES: 3 X-SMALL 14 SMALL 16 MEDIUM 6 LARGE 3 X-LARGE THIS COSTUME IS SURE TO BE A STUNNER WITH RHINESTONE AND FRINGE ACCENTS! BY SPARKLE, THIS BIKETARD HAS A CREW NECKLINE AND LACK LYCRA WITH BLUE RHINESTONES TO ABOUT THE BRA LINE. THE NECK TIES WITH TWO STRAPS AND FRINGE ACCENTS HANG TO THE BOTTOM OF THE BIKETARD. FROM THE BRA LINE DOWN THE BIKETARD HAS A BLUE METALLIC FABRIC WITH A 2 1/2" INSEAM. THE MODEL IS WEARING A SIZE MEDIUM. GREAT FOR JAZZ, TAP OR TEAM POM ROUTINES!
$23.00
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BLACK AND BLUE TUNIC
ITEM NUMBER: POT34
QUANTITY AVAILABLE: 28
THE SPLIT FRONT TURQUOISE TUNIC WITH BLACK TRIM AND RHINESTONE STUDDED BLACK SLEEVES CREATES A SUBTLE ASIAN FLAIR.
SIZES AVAILABLE:
2 X-SMALL
9 SMALL
13 MEDIUM
2 LARGE
3 X-LARGE
$23.00
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BLACK AND FUCHSIA SEQUINED PEPLUM JACKET
ITEM NUMBER: BHS296
TOTAL QUANTITY: 31 AVAILABLE SIZES: 4 X-SMALL 11 SMALL 7 MEDIUM 2 LARGE 2 X-LARGE 4 XX-LARGE 1 XXX-LARGE BY SPARKLE, THIS JACKET IS SURE TO DAZZLE THEM! THIS BLACK AND FUCHSIA SEQUINED PEPLUM JACKET FEATURES A BLACK ZIP FRONT CLOSURE, AND A DESIGNER PATTERN ON THE FRONT. THE SLEEVES FEATURES A ROUCHING WITH SOME PUFFINESS AT THE TOP OF BOTH AND THEY ARE 3/4 IN LENGTH. THE PEPLUM SKIRT HAS A BLACK SATIN LAYER AND THEN A FUCHSIA SEQUINED LAYER ON TOP THAT GOES HIGH AT THE FRONT ZIPPER AND THEN DESCENDS DOWN LOW IN THE BACK. **RUNS SMALL AND HAS LITTLE TO NO STRETCH** MODEL IS WEARING A SIZE MEDIUM.
$20.00
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BLACK AND GOLD SEQUIN BIKETARD
ITEM NUMBER: KC168-S
QUANTITY AVAILABLE:16
THIS BLACK VELVET COLD-SHOULDER BIKETARD IS DECORATED WITH GOLD AND RAINBOW COLORED DANGLE SEQUINS. IT ZIPS UP THE BACK WITH SHEER BLACK MESH INSETS. THE TURTLENECK COLLAR IS ACCENTED WITH A GOLD DANGLE MILITARY BRAID.
SPARKLE DESIGNED THIS COOL COSTUME, AND THE MODEL IS WEARING A SMALL.
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BLACK AND GREY JACKET
ITEM NUMBER: FMM174-S
TOTAL QUANTITY: 23 DARK GREY JACKET WITH BLACK HOOD AND SLEEVES. GREY AND BLACK STRIPES ON THE CUFFS AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE JACKET.
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BLACK AND HOT PINK BIKETARD
ITEM NUMBER: MKB18-S
TOTAL QUANTITY: 35 FLIRTY AND FUN BLACK AND PINK BIKETARD. LONG SLEEVE PUFFY WITH TIGHT WRISTS. HOT PINK SPARKLED DETAILING ON LOWER HALF WITH HOT PINK COLLAR, V-NECK ZIPPER DOWN THE FRONT. BY TEAM GO FIGURE.
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BLACK AND METALLIC SILVER PINSTRIPED UNITARD
ITEM NUMBER: WCHS9-S
QUANTITY AVAILABLE : 28
THIS COUTURE SHOWGIRL BLACK HALTER STYLE TOP UNITARD HAS OPEN BACK AND KEYHOLE FRONT WITH A SHINNY METALLIC SILVER PIN STRIPES. STRETCHY FABRIC WITH WIDER LEG AT ANKLE.
MADE BY KELLE'
MODEL IS WEARING A SMALL
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BLACK AND RED DRESS
ITEM NUMBER: KC171
QUANTITY TOTAL: 20
THIS EDGY RED DRESS HAS ATTACHED SKIRTED TRUNK WITH KNEE-LENGTH CHIFFON CIRCLE SKIRT WITH FRONT SPLIT AND BLACK CHIFFON STRIPS. THE TOP IS ACCENTED WITH BLACK PLEATHER STRAPS. DESIGNED BY TENTH HOUSE.
SIZES AVAILABLE:
1- X-SMALL
7- SMALL
9- MEDIUM
3- LARGE
$25.00
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BLACK AND RED SPARKLE BIKETARD
ITEM NUMBER: CVHS92
TOTAL QUANTITY: 34
THIS BLACK BIKETARD HAS A RED SPARKLE LINING THAT IS COVERED WITH BLACK FISHNET AND GEOMETRIC LACE FRONT. THE BACK IS COMPLETELY SHEER. IT HAS A ZIP UP FRONT. DESIGNED BY ARTISTIC. OUR MODEL IS WEARING A SMALL. SPORTS BRA TOP IN NOT INCLUDED.
SIZES AVAILABLE:
1-X-SMALL
13 -SMALL
12- MEDIUM
5-LARGE
3-X-LARGE
$23.00
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BLACK AND WHITE 70’S MOD DRESS
ITEM NUMBER: FMM159
TOTAL QUANTITY: 19 BLACK, WHITE AND GREY PRINTED MOD DRESS WITH SNAP TURTLENECK, KEY HOLE BACK, ATTACHED BELT, LONG SLEEVES AND FLAIR SKIRT. MADE BY SPARKLE. AVAILABLE SIZES: 6 X-SMALL 7 SMALL 4 MEDIUM 1 LARGE 1 X-LARGE
$23.00
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BLACK AND WHITE PRINT DANCE PANTS
ITEM NUMBER: KLR93-S
TOTAL QUANTITY: 49
PANTS ZIP IN THE BACK AND HAVE AN ELASTIC WAISTBAND. DESIGNED BY SPARKLE.
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BLACK AND WHITE SEQUIN BIKETARD
ITEM NUMBER: FMM239-S
TOTAL QUANTITY: 14
THIS BLACK BIKETARD WITH GEOMETRIC WHITE SEQUIN DESIGN HAS A MOCK TURTLENECK AND ZIPPER BACK. CREATED BY SPARKLE. OUR MODEL IS WEARING A SMALL.
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BLACK AND WHITE SEQUIN BIKETARD
ITEM NUMBER: LEW55
TOTAL QUANTITY: 42
SPARKLE DESIGNED THIS BLACK BIKETARD WITH PANELS OF BLACK AND WHITE GEOMETRIC SEQUINS. IT HAS A ZIPPER BACK, COLD SHOULDER SHEER BLACK MESH SLEEVES, AND ATTACHED RUFFLE SKIRT. OUR MODEL IS WEARING A SMALL.
SIZES AVAILABLE:
3-XX-SMALL
5-X-SMALL
15-SMALL
12-MEDIUM
6-LARGE
1-X-LARGE
$25.00
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BLACK AND WHITE STRIPPED UNITARD
ITEM NUMBER: CYFH41
TOTAL QUANTITY: 48 AVAILABLE SIZES: 3 X-SMALL 8 SMALL 24 MEDIUM 10 LARGE 3 X-LARGE BLACK AND WHITE UNITARD WITH LONG SLEEVES AND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BODY HAS A BLACK AND WHITE VERTICAL STRIPE AND ON THE BACK OF THE NECK. FEATURES HIGH COLLAR AND FOOT STRAPS ATTACHED.
$23.00
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BLACK AND YELLOW GEOMETRIC BIKETARD WITH SKIRT
ITEM NUMBER: VLHS16
TOTAL QUANTITY: 35 AVAILABLE SIZES: 1 X-SMALL 16 SMALL 14 MEDIUM 3 LARGE 1 X-LARGE YELLOW AND BLACK PLAID DESIGN WITH SILVER GLITTER ACCENT. LONG SLEEVE AND ZIP UP SKIRTED BIKETARD. SHEER BLACK MATERIAL ON BACK. BLACK FEATHERED DETAIL ON SHOULDERS. BY KELLE.
$23.00
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BLACK BIKETARD WITH JACKET
ITEM NUMBER: FMM188
TOTAL QUANTITY: 24 AVAILABLE SIZES: BIKETARD: 4 X-SMALL 6 SMALL 7 MEDIUM 5 LARGE 1 X-LARGE 1 XX-LARGE JACKET: 3 X-SMALL 6 SMALL 8 MEDIUM 5 LARGE 2 X-LARGE RENTED AS A SET, PRICE DOES NOT CHANGE IF SPLIT. BLACK SLEEVELESS BIKETARD WITH MOCK NECK AND ZIP UP THE BACK. BLACK TUXEDO JACKET WITH TAILS, TWO SNAP FRONT WITH PURPLE AT THE END OF SLEEVES, COLLAR AND TAIL. BY KELLE AND ALEXANDRA.
$0.00 – $25.00
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BLACK LACE AND MAGENTA BIKETARD WITH BUSTLE – SOLD AS SET OF 23
ITEM NUMBER: FMM107-CL
TOTAL QUANTITY: SOLD AS A SET OF 23 LOOK FIERCE IN THIS BEAUTIFULLY FABRICATED MAGENTA AND BLACK LACE BIKETARD WITH A TULLE BUSTLE! YOUR AUDIENCE WILL BE WOWED BY THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL IN THIS COSTUME BY REVERENCE. THIS COSTUME IS SHOWN WITH A LOW-BACK, BLACK LEOTARD FOR COVERAGE ON THE SIDE AND BACK. THE LEOTARD AND HAIRPIECE IS NOT INCLUDED. SIZES INCLUDED: 1 EXTRA SMALL 6 SMALL 18 MEDIUM 1 LARGE ONLY 23 BUSTLES AVAILABLE
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BLACK LACE BIKETARD
ITEM NUMBER: LEW27
TOTAL QUANTITY: 55 BLACK BIKETARD THAT ZIPS UP IN THE BACK. LACE LONG SLEEVES WITH SPARKLE DETAIL. LACE SPARKLE SHEER FABRIC ON THE SIDE OF THE STOMACH AND THE BACK. BY ALEXANDRA. 8 X-SMALL 24 SMALL 11 MEDIUM 11 LARGE 1 X-LARGE
$25.00
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BLACK LACE HIGH LOW DRESS
ITEM NUMBER: FMM209
TOTAL QUANTITY: 16 AVAILABLE SIZES: 2 X-SMALL 5 SMALL 6 MEDIUM 1 LARGE 2 X-LARGE BEAUTIFUL LONG BLACK LACE DRESS WITH SEE THROUGH LACE IN FULL ON THE FRONT. BY SPARKLE, THIS HIGH LOW STYLE OF DRESS HAS BLACK COVERAGE ON THE UPPER CHEST ONLY. THIS IS PAIRED WITH BLACK BRIEFS. THIS DRESS HAS SHORT CAP SLEEVES AND A ROUNDED NECKLINE. THE MODEL IS WEARING A SIZE SMALL. THE BRIEFS ARE HIGH WAISTED. **THE COSTUME IS CHOSEN BY THE DRESS SIZE AND THE BRIEFS WILL BE MATCHED AS CLOSELY AS POSSIBLE.**
$23.00
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BLACK LEATHER JACKET
ITEM NUMBER:PHS254
TOTAL QUANTITY: 31
BLACK PLEATHER BOMBER JACKET WITH ZIP FRONT IS DESIGNED BY NICOLE. THE MODEL IS WEARING A MEDIUM.
SIZES AVAILABLE:
1-X-SMALL
6-SMALL
21-MEDIUM
2-LARGE
1-X-LARGE
$17.00
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BLACK LEATHER JACKET
ITEM NUMBER: LTHS3
TOTAL QUANTITY: 24 HAT NOT INCLUDED LONG SLEEVE FITTED LEATHER JACKET MADE BY SPARKLE SIZES AVAILABLE: 2 X-SMALL 12 SMALL 6 MEDIUM 4 LARGE SIZES AVAILABLE: 2 X-SMALL 12 SMALL 6 MEDIUM 4 LARGE
$17.00
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BLACK MODERN UNITARD WITH FUR COLLAR
ITEM NUMBER: CAN84
TOTAL QUANTITY: 24 AVAILABLE SIZES: 7 X-SMALL 16 SMALL 1 MEDIUM LONG SLEEVE UNITARD WITH LOOSE STRING DETAIL ON THE SLEEVES AND CHEST AREA. BACK HAS SOME PLEATHER ACCENT. ZIPS UP THE BACK. BY SPARKLE.
$25.00
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BLACK SEQUIN AND MESH UNITARD
ITEM NUMBER: KLR84
TOTAL QUANTITY: 14 AVAILABLE SIZES: 2 X-SMALL 3 SMALL 5 MEDIUM 4 LARGE THIS BLACK SEQUIN AND MESH UNITARD BY SPARKLE, FEATURES A CREW NECKLINE, AND A FULLY BLACK SEQUINED AND UPPER AREA FROM THE WAIST UP. THE SEQUINS ARE BLACK AND GO UP 11 AND 3/4" FROM THE WAIST LINE. THERE IS A V CUT INTO THE SEQUINS WITH BLACK MESH AND A TAN LAYER UNDERNEATH THAT ASCENDS TO THE SHOULDERS. THE UNITARD FULLY ZIPS UP THE BACK, AND THE LEGS ARE STRAIGHT LEGGED. THE IN-SEAM IS 32 1/2". THE MODEL IS WEARING A SIZE MEDIUM. THIS ONE IS SURE TO BE A HIT WITH ANY JAZZ ROUTINE OR FOR THAT SPECIAL FLAG PERFORMANCE ON THE FIELD!
$23.00
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BLACK SEQUIN HAMMER PANTS
ITEM NUMBER: LTHS13
TOTAL QUANTITY: 52 "HAMMERTIME!" BLACK SEQUIN HAREM PANT MADE BY SPARKLE. SIZES AVAILABLE: 4 X-SMALL 20 SMALL 23 MEDIUM 4 LARGE 1 X-LARGE
$15.00
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BLACK SNAKE UNITARD- SOLD IN SETS OF 10
ITEM NUMBER: REL114-CL
ALL SALES FINAL ON CLEARANCE ITEMS SOLD IN SETS OF 10 QUANTITY AVAILABLE : 43 BLACK UNITARD WITH SNAKE PRINT AND SWEETHEART NECKLINE. COVERAGE ON THE UPPER NECK AND SLEEVES WITH BLACK SHEER FABRIC. KEYHOLE OPENING IN THE BACK WITH SNAP CLOSURE. BY SPARKLE. SIZES AVAILABLE : 6-X-SMALL 3-SMALL 18-MEDIUM 11-LARGE 4-X-LARGE 1-XXX-LARGE
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BLUE AND WHITE POODLE SKIRT SET
ITEM NUMBER: KO33
TOTAL QUANTITY: 23 AVAILABLE SIZES: 1 X-SMALL 6 SMALL 10 MEDIUM 5 LARGE 2 X-LARGE ADORABLE BLUE AND WHITE 50'S POODLE SKIRT SET BY A GAMMA DESIGN. THIS SET FEATURES A WHITE LEOTARD WITH SHORT CAP SLEEVES AND A TIE NECK WITH A BLACK SEQUIN "S" DESIGN ON THE CHEST. THE SKIRT IS A BRIGHT BLUE LYCRA SKIRT WITH STRETCH THAT HAS A BLACK AND WHITE POODLE APPLIQUE WITH A BLACK SEQUIN LEASH AND A PINK BOW. THE SKIRT LENGTH IS 22". **THIS SET IS CHOSEN BY THE LEOTARD SIZE, AND THE SKIRT WILL BE MATCHED AS CLOSELY AS POSSIBLE.** HAIR TIE IS INCLUDED. THE MODEL IS WEARING A SIZE SMALL.
$25.00
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BLUE COVERALLS / ROSIE THE RIVETER
ITEM NUMBER: RRHS150
TOTAL QUANTITY: 50 BLUE COVERALLS / ROSIE THE RIVETER OUTFIT. SIZES AVAILABLE: 2 X-SMALL 15 SMALL 19 MEDIUM 7 LARGE 4 X-LARGE 1 XX-LARGE 2 XXX- LARGE
$23.00
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BLUE OCEAN LEOTARD AND SKIRT SOLD IN SETS OF 20
ITEM NUMBER: KO17-CL
SOLD AS A SET OF 20 ALL SALES FINAL ON CLEARANCE ITEMS TOTAL QUANTITY: 2 SETS OF 20 BY A GRAMMA DESIGN, THIS BLUE WATERCOLOR OCEAN SET IS A DREAM! THIS SET FEATURES A BLUE WATERCOLOR VELOUR THAT COVERS THE CHEST AND NECKLINE AS WELL AS THE PANELS ON THE CARATS SKIRT. THE SLEEVES AND BOTTOM OF THE LEOTARD IS A TAN MESH WITH RHINESTONES RANDOMLY PLACED FOR ACCENT. THE BOTTOMS O THE SLEEVES HAVE BLUE VELOUR WITH A FINGER LOOP. THE SKIRT IS MADE OF BLUE LYCRA SHORTS WITH A 2" INSEAM AND BLUE WATERCOLOR VELOUR PANELS IN A CARATS FASHION. THE MODEL IS WEARING A SIZE SMALL. SIZES AVAILABLE: 11 X-SMALL 23 SMALL 6 MEDIUM
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BLUE SEQUIN BIKETARD
ITEM NUMBER: LHHS310
TOTAL QUANTITY: 46
THIS GORGEOUS NAVY BLUE SEQUIN UNITARD IS CREATED BY SPARKLE. THE LOW BACK AND THREE-QUARTER SLEEVES GIVE IT AN ELEGANT STYLE. OUR MODEL IS WEARING A MEDIUM.
SIZES AVAILABLE:
1 X-SMALL
20 SMALL
16 MEDIUM
7 LARGE
2 X-LARGE
$25.00
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BLUE SPARKLE SHORT SET
ITEM NUMBER: LOJO22
TOTAL QUANTITY: 44 AVAILABLE SIZES: 4 X-SMALL 21 SMALL 14 MEDIUM 3 LARGE 2 X-LARGE CONVERTIBLE VELOUR TOP WITH DIFFERENT SHADES OF BLUE AND SEQUIN PATCH DETAIL. FULLY SEQUIN BLUE SHORTS WITH ELASTIC WAIST TO MATCH. TANK HAS HIGH-LOW HEM AT THE BOTTOM AND HANGS LONG LIKE A TUNIC. BY SPARKLE.
$25.00
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BLUE, RED AND ORANGE ORIENTAL DRESS
ITEM NUMBER: DUL3-S
TOTAL QUANTITY: 42 CUTE AND FUN "GO GO" STYLE OF DRESS WITH RED METALLIC ACCENTS, AND ORANGE WATERCOLOR PANEL ACCENTS AS WELL. BY LEAPIN LEOTARDS, THIS DRESS FEATURES CAP SLEEVES A HIGH COLLAR WITH LAPELS AND IT ZIPS UP THE BACK OF THE NECK FOR CLOSURE. LYCRA STRETCH FABRIC WITH SLITS UP THE SIDES. NEEDS DANCE SHORTS FOR COVERAGE. THE MODEL IS WEAR A SIZE SMALL.
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BLUE, YELLOW, AND GREEN SPARKLE BIKETARD AND JACKET
ITEM NUMBER: SLC55
TOTAL QUANTITY:98 AVAILABLE SIZES: 5 X-SMALL 40 SMALL 43 MEDIUM 10 LARGE THIS UNIQUE SET BY ARTISTIC DANCE DESIGN HAS A TROPICAL THEME TO IT WITH FUN COLORS AND WAVE PATTERNS. THIS SET FEATURES A SHRUG WITH LONG SLEEVES THAT FEATURE A COLD SHOULDER LOOK THAT HAS A HOOK AND LOOP CLOSURE. IN THE SAME MATCHING TROPICAL THEMED FABRIC THE BIKETARD HAS A BOMBSHELL OR PIN UP STYLE OF CUT WITH BLUES, GREENS, AND YELLOWS AND SPARKLES IN BLUE. THE INSEAM IS ABOUT 2" WITH ELASTIC LEG HOLES. **THIS SET IS ORDERED BY THE BIKETARD SIZE AND THE SHRUG WILL BE MATCHED AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE.** THE MODEL IS WEARING A SIZE MEDIUM.
$23.00
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BROWN DRESS
ITEM NUMBER: RRHS66
TOTAL QUANTITY: 38 AVAILABLE SIZES: 5 X-SMALL 21 SMALL 8 MEDIUM 4 LARGE BROWN SPARKLE ONE SHOULDER OVERLAY DRESS WITH SHORT CAP SLEEVE AND GATHERS ON SIDE WITH SPLIT. BROWN NYLON/LYCRA BIKETARD WITH CLEAR PLASTIC STRAPS BY REVERENCE.
$23.00
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RED AND BLACK VELOUR FISHNET SET WITH SNAKE ACCENT
$30.00$28.95 -
PURPLE PEASANT DRESS
$60.00$28.95 -
ROSE GOLD SEQUIN BIKETARD SOLD AS A SET OF 4
$400.00$40.00 -
SILVER AND BLACK TOP AND PANTS
$60.00$28.95 -
ROSE RAG DRESS
$60.00$19.95
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