Dec 08, 2020

Layering Is Key

Sometimes my family just comes up with these ideas like to go on a 20 mile bike ride in December... in Eastern Pennsylvania. I mean who does that?? Okay, Okay, with the quarantine driving everyone nuts, I was willing to try anything, and an uphill (only 2% grade so let's not get crazy) I figured my 'ole dancer legs could manage it.

My biggest problem for a new excursion is always WHAT DO I WEAR? I mean, you've got to be be comfortable in my book- no matter what activity one is pursuing and part of being comfortable to me means being warm and cozy.

So after I taught a quickly rescheduled pilates lesson, I scurried home to pack tuna salad sandwiches and raid my inventory for items I could layer.

There they were. My favorite fuzzy leggings in cozy Brushed Supplex. Only 6 more pairs left in my size and I hesitated. What if my customers need them for holiday gifting, or holiday bike rides for that matter? The fabric is no longer being produced and I won't be able to make more! But folks, that's when a survival mechanism kicks in and I knew I had to have them. I ripped off the tags, ticked down my inventory and headed for the tops.

Now my go to top has always been a SkinSilk® raglan in basic black, and I have several of those in my drawer, but what I didn't have in tow was a salt and pepper scrumptious featherweight spacedye raglan that premiered at this time last year. I generally wear my own samples as I design and like the shoemaker's son don't always have shoes at the ready. However, once again, my survival instinct said - "what the heck, my customers have plenty of colors to choose from here" and away I went to find my top layers.

What I Wore

SpaceDye Raglan Top

Brushed Supplex® V Waist Leggings

SkinSilk® Raglan

Dance Momma

I loved this leotard. It’s so pretty with the added sparkle touch. We had to Rtn it because the fit was not right for my daughter. She’s very short torso and this was a little long for her. The bra area did not have enough support.

Minimal, chic, and fits a long torso

This is my first purchase from SteelCore and hope not my last. This design has a delightfully subtle but powerful look. The fabric is soft and stretchy and I was pleasantly surprised by the bust support and that it fit my long torso. I most comfortably fit an XL or feel between L-XL in many leotard brands like Élevé, WearMoi, Ainsliewear, Gaynor Minden. I got an L in this leo and the fit is on par.

Perfect transition dress--from workout to errands

This is the perfect dress to slip on after working out to go run errands! The fabric is so soft and light. It works over leggings! And I love the reversible neckline--so versatile.

So pretty but small and pink is sheer

I ordered the XS in Pink which was too small and very sheer. The S was also too small (and sheer in the bodice). I plan on ordering the black in M.

Exactly what I needed!

After a short hiatus, I’ve been getting back into gear and these socks have helped a lot. Marisa conveniently keeps these in the boutique and after purchasing a pair when I forgot my socks, I say they’ve become my go to pair for classes now. The grip added to your average sock makes quite difference I’ve found out. Big plus is that it’s of great quality.