Boots, Hats, Sequins,and Fringe rule the field as far as drill team is concerned. However, the types of uniforms teams can outfit their dancers in are various.
From the top of her hat to the tips of her boots a drill team girl must be eye catching!
(Picture heavy!)
From the top of her hat to the tips of her boots a drill team girl must be eye catching!
(Picture heavy!)
Hats
Most teams wear a variant of a traditional "cowboy" hat, although derby hats are also used. Less commonly, you see gaucho or aussie hats, and top hats. Floyette Originals are popular, and most field hats are made of white felt, although other colors are available.
-The edges can be straight or curved, but curved is more common.
-The ties used to securely tie the hat can be cord or leather.
-The conchos are usually made of leather cutouts, in shapes like stars, circles, frilled circles, and hearts. Plastic is less common but available
-Sequins can be featured as a hat band, a binding, or they can completely cover the hat.
-They are usually custom ordered to the size of each individuals head, which ensures a comfortable fit.
Most teams wear a variant of a traditional "cowboy" hat, although derby hats are also used. Less commonly, you see gaucho or aussie hats, and top hats. Floyette Originals are popular, and most field hats are made of white felt, although other colors are available.
-The edges can be straight or curved, but curved is more common.
-The ties used to securely tie the hat can be cord or leather.
-The conchos are usually made of leather cutouts, in shapes like stars, circles, frilled circles, and hearts. Plastic is less common but available
-Sequins can be featured as a hat band, a binding, or they can completely cover the hat.
-They are usually custom ordered to the size of each individuals head, which ensures a comfortable fit.
(Floyette hats pictured here.)
Shell Pieces
Shell pieces are also known as tops or bodice pieces.
~Basic Tops
- Can either be a leotard or a stand alone top.
- Can have sleeves attatched, but you can also have seperate sleeve pieces
~Overlays, Vests, and Jackets
-Overlays are triangular or circular pieces worn over a basic top and are usually extremely sequined and feature fringe at the bottom. The sequins are arranged in a swirly, western design or a simple V.
-Vests are just that- vests. They are usually short sleeved and a but more 'flappy'. They also feature sequins. Fringe is less common for vests. They can also feature a design on the back.
-Jackets are the long sleeved vests. They are also sequined (do you see a theme?) but can be plain and feature a double breasted button type of look.
Shell Pieces
Shell pieces are also known as tops or bodice pieces.
~Basic Tops
- Can either be a leotard or a stand alone top.
- Can have sleeves attatched, but you can also have seperate sleeve pieces
~Overlays, Vests, and Jackets
-Overlays are triangular or circular pieces worn over a basic top and are usually extremely sequined and feature fringe at the bottom. The sequins are arranged in a swirly, western design or a simple V.
-Vests are just that- vests. They are usually short sleeved and a but more 'flappy'. They also feature sequins. Fringe is less common for vests. They can also feature a design on the back.
-Jackets are the long sleeved vests. They are also sequined (do you see a theme?) but can be plain and feature a double breasted button type of look.
Skirts
-Commonly, Skirts come in pencil, A-Line, pleated, petticoat, and fringe styles.
- They are worn with bloomers under them.
-Typically, fringe skirts are attatched to a leotard.
- They can be plain or embellished with sequins, usually a swirl or stripe along the bottom.
-Commonly, Skirts come in pencil, A-Line, pleated, petticoat, and fringe styles.
- They are worn with bloomers under them.
-Typically, fringe skirts are attatched to a leotard.
- They can be plain or embellished with sequins, usually a swirl or stripe along the bottom.
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Accessories
-Belts
~Belts are strips of leather worn around the waist and are secured with a leather or cloth cord.
~They can be embellished with sequins or tassels
~ They can feature a smooth U shape or a pointed V shape
-Belts
~Belts are strips of leather worn around the waist and are secured with a leather or cloth cord.
~They can be embellished with sequins or tassels
~ They can feature a smooth U shape or a pointed V shape
-Gauntlets
~Gauntlets are cylindrical strips of fabric or leather worn around the wrist
~Gauntlets often feature fringe and sequins,and tassels,but can be made of plain leather as well
~Gauntlets are cylindrical strips of fabric or leather worn around the wrist
~Gauntlets often feature fringe and sequins,and tassels,but can be made of plain leather as well
-Boots
~Most drill teams wear field boots, and a lot of them are Happy Feet brand.
~Alternatively, they may wear jazz shoes or white sneakers.
~Most drill teams wear field boots, and a lot of them are Happy Feet brand.
~Alternatively, they may wear jazz shoes or white sneakers.
Others
~Other accessories could include ascots, batons, and boot covers.
~Other accessories could include ascots, batons, and boot covers.
That's all for today beauties. XO