I have 2 pairs of flesh-coloured body tights/unitards, which I've worn out. I bought them from Danny's Warehouse, but they don't keep them any more apparently, so I'm on the prowl for a new source. I really want full-foot as opposed to a convertible foot or stirrup foot.
Does anyone know where I can buy them? I've googled but the best I can come up with is the convertible foot version.
Have you tried the convertible feet? I thought I'd hate them (and actually planned on cutting off the foot up to the convertible hole and sewing a new "toe" with my serger) but I found that it doesn't bother me at all.. plus it's nice having access to my feet/ankles if I am having some sort of issue that day and need to add/remove bungas or if I want to wear my vibram fivefingers to the rink :).
I think the convertible foot depends on the brand though- there are some brands that I HATE how they do them (Capezio), and others that don't bother me (Body Wrappers).
I have some of the ones from Danny's and haven't found them anywhere else. I actually cut the feet off of them though...
I checked all my usual sources and they only carry convertible (which makes sense as ballet dancers tend to prefer that- it is very hard to tape your toes when you can't reach them!)
Maybe you can email Danny's and see if they can get them again? Or at least give you a brand name to search for? (IIRC- they came to me 'anonymously')
Sarahspins, I haven't tried them but suspect I'd feel the seams, as I do every irregularity at the bottom of shoes etc now. I wear body tights under comp dresses to smooth lines etc, and always wear a pair of regular tights over top, so if the foot part goes wonky, it's not easily accessible to fix. I will give them a go if I can't find an alternative. Thanks for the heads up that they might not be as bad as I thought, though.
Skittl, thanks for the suggestion to contact Danny's and ask them - why didn't I think of that?? I've done it now and am waiting to hear back, but I'm not too hopeful, as I think they're a disposal warehouse for end-of-line ranges. Fingers crossed anyway!