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how much to invest??
SO far I have spent about 100 on shoes and thongs, stocking, etc..I made some of my thongs very cute by adding some lace here beads there etc, but is it nec. for me to go and get some seriously sexy stuff at say Fredricks or something? any ideas for bras? Push up, sheer, what works?
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Re: how much to invest??
hey girl,
the amount you invest should be what you're comfortable with and can afford at the moment. you might see what the other girls at the club are wearing, and modify it to fit your style. in almost every place i've worked, the dancers would share outfits (will lend them to new girls), and some periodically sell what they no longer use. as you keep working, you'll find what suits you, and gets the best response from the crowd, and can then build up your wardrobe. the thong alterations sound great...you'll stand out in them. as for bras... bras that are too "bedroom" sometimes don't work on stage...this is just my opinion, and it will depend on the climate in which you're dancing. but you've got to wear what's comfortable for you, and what looks good. good luck, i'm sure you'll be smashing!
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Re: how much to invest??
Be careful that you don't go overboard. Figure out how many times you'll have to go on stage per night (say maybe once per hour or 6 ). Then based on the assumption that you don't want to be forced to wear the same costume 2 nights in a row, continue to add different outfits until you have enough to cover two nights worth of stage appearances (in this example say 12). When you get that many outfits built up, then limit yourself to one new costume every couple of weeks or so. I've seen SO many girls come into clubs with like 50 different outfits, and there's no need to invest in that many ! If you're just starting out, "quality" is more important than quantity. You're better off with 6 quality outfits than 12 hokey ones!
Where shoes and boots are concerned, you really only need a couple of pairs in white and black, maybe one red pair and one other color to match your favorite outfits, ever! Shoes and boots are expensive, so once you have your basics covered stop buying more until your old ones start looking worn out. Again, if you're just starting out, a quality white pair and a quality black pair is better than lots of hokey pairs !
Also a word to the wise about Fredericks. While these outfits may look great initially, they are made to be used a few times in the bedroom not several times a week on stage. I have always found that Fredericks and other 'lingerie' outfits seem to fall apart really fast, meaning that investing in them is more or less a waste of money since you wind up replacing them a month after you bought them.
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Re:how much to invest??
I agree with Melonie.
I personally only have one outfit per shift I work which makes for four outfits in total that I wear week in and week out. I have a couple of other outfits that I wear on special occasions (Indy week, Christmas, Easter, etc).... and when I talk about outfits I'm talking about costume/themed outfits.
I went off typical "stripper gear" in mid-2003.... I like to stand out from the other strippers plus I am find the themed outfits more fun to dance/strip in.. that's just me tho'.
As for shoes... I have three: one that I wear every shift (clear plastic so they go with whatever I'm wearing), one that is a "back up" and one fancy one (flashes different colours in the heel and platform). I always go for shoes that are clear, silver or white so they can go with any outfit.
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Re:how much to invest??
No matter how many outfits I have I seem to always come back to the same two or three. I would say for your first night just have two outfits. Say a short dress and a long dress. After your first night you'll have some money, and you'll have a better idea of what you're comfortable dancing in and what works the best.
Lena
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Re:how much to invest??
As Bloodydewdrop said, it might be a good idea to check out what the other girls are wearing before you spend any serious money. Before I started dancing, I bought a dress that I thought was really cute, but when I got to the club, it just didn't work at all and the other girls looked at me strangely. You shouldn't necessarily wear what everyone else is wearing, but it'll give you a good idea of the kinds of things people wear at your club, and what the men find appealing. Also, don't be afraid to try different types of outfits--at first, I was really opposed to shorts sets, but it turns out that they work well for me.
Good luck!
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Re:how much to invest??
i have quite a few outfits..but i seem to only make $ in one outfit..so i wear it all the time...i have the 3 of same outfit so i dont have to keep washing over and over...i make $ in others but not as easily as this one...it's weird how that is...for some reason its always been that way...i would test a couple of outfit out and see how many compliments you get from guys
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Re:how much to invest??
Not to contradict Alexis, but I wouldn't go off of what guys say. Decide if an outfit is good for the cash flow by if it makes you money. What they might be doing is giving you only half of the sentence.
"I love that dress... (but it looks just like one my ex-wife had)
"That is the greatest costume... (but it seems a little out of place in this club)
Don't go by what the girls say. One of my best outfits is something that the girls didn't like. Conversely, an outfit that the girls loved made me no money. Don't even go by your own tastes; you aren't wearing that outfit to impress yourself (though it does help to feel confident).
Otherwise I agree with Melonie. You only need two pair of shoes, either white and black or clear and whatever other color is most predominant in your bag. Everything else, including how often you change and what sort of outfits to but, will depend upon the club in which you are working. Smart-ass captioned tees and booty shorts served me well in my former club and I changed often. My current club is all about sleek fabrics, evening gowns and "diamond" jewelry; I wear an outfit all night and never the same outfit twice in one week.