DWTS Costumes…Sparkle and Shine!
Hey Everyone! I’m a new blogger for DWTS so I thought I’d let you guys know what to expect from my blogs 
I will be blogging about the costumes featured on this season and the choreography/technique of the dances and how well (or not so well) each couple performed them! Now that we have that out of the way let me get started!
I absolutely love the costumes that the celebs and pros wear on DWTS and I first wondered how all the costumes got sewn and fitted in time! I googled Randall Christensen, the head wardrobe designer, and found that he only has 3 1/2 days to get costumes made! This has got to be a crazy time during the first weeks of competition since there are so many couples! I also found this AMAZING youtube video interviewing Mr. Christensen about the process:
To me, what makes are great costume is a combination of:
- Is the material used appropriate for the dance style?
- Is the costume suited for the celeb and pro as a couple?
- Does the style of the costume match the style of the dance?
- Are the sparkle and shine elements right on for the costume or not quite there?
- Are the accessories perfect for the costume or are they to much or to little?
- Overall, does the costume compliment the celebrity to showcase their dance strengths instead of their dance weaknesses.
With that said…here are my top 5 favorite costumes and my top 5 train wrecks!
TOP 5 FAVORITES (Season 4 – Present):
- Chelsie Hightower and Ty Murray: Season 8
- Cheryl Burke and Gilles Marini: Season 8
- Julianne Hough and Apolo Anton Ohno: Season 4
- Cheryl Burke and Christian de la Fuenta: Season 6
- Brooke Burke and Derek Hough: Season 8
TOP 5 TRAIN WRECKS (Season 4 – Present):
- Cheryl Burke and Wayne Newton: Season 5
- Marie Osmand and Johnathan Roberts: Season 5
- Susan Lucci and Tony Dovolani: Season 7
- Julianne Hough and Chuck Wicks: Season 8
- Karina Smirnoff and Steve Wozniak: Season 8
Now it’s your turn! What costumes stand out the most as favorites or train wrecks!
Interesting selections. This is really hard to do over so many seasons of so many costumes.
I actually liked the Julianne Hough one that you listed as worst. I guess I just love the tassles (is that the term?) when they’re dancing. I think it really adds to the dance.
I’m a little surprised that a few of Edyta’s lovely numbers never made the list. My favorite of Edyta was probably her white number with Joey Fatone when she was in a spotlight at the beginning. I’ll have to look it up, but it was stunning.
Also, Kym has had a few outfits that were something else. Her Paso dominator like outfit with Warren Sapp was one of them that was nice.
Finally, welcome to Pure DWTS Jeanne. We’re in for a great season I think.
The inspiration for Julianne’s outfit:
http://www.tonyaplank.com/photo_journal/thumbs/lrg-774-dscn4279.JPG
cool selection, i really like Chelsie samba dress and Brooke viannese waltz dress too.
my top five would be:
Chelsie Waltz dress
Julianne quickstep(with Helio)
Shawn quickstep dress
Lacey viannese waltz with stevo
Jennie second cha cha dress
there is another video with Randall from last season in the dwts closet
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2009/05/closet-dancing-stars
and pictures of randall with mannequins wearing his designs from last season on the Emmy party for Outstanding Costumes
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/89260436/WireImage
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/89260447/WireImage
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/89260421/WireImage
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/89258124…s-Entertainment
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/89258105…s-Entertainment
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/89258092…s-Entertainment
I rather like the Karina dress you listed as the worst. I went to the Blackpool Dance Festival this year and there was a senior latin couple wearing the exact ripoff!
here’s the link:
http://ja.dancesportinfo.net/Couple/Ralph_Casson_and_Claire_Duckworth_63177/Gallery/Dancesportphoto.net_17/Competition/Blackpool_Dance_Festival_2009_7141/Senior_Latin_62742/Photos.aspx
Here’s the link:
Blackpool Senior Latin
Here’s the link:
Blackpool Senior Latin
Tabitha, girl, you really like that dress Cheryl wore with Gilles (#2)?? I thought that dress was horrible – I couldn’t believe she had a hand in it because she usually looks fantastic. That’s pretty much it for me in terms of costume. I confess they really only make an impression if they are horrendous.
Or if it consists of Brooke ripping Derek’s shirt open on their samba – that made a big impression on me. Not as much for Derek’s chest as for the ripping action. 
Ah, another costume that made an impression on me – and I will confess to being jealous – was Karina’s first outfit last season. The black number that was all sheer except for some strategic feathers. Holy crap!! That was impressive!! Girl has an amazing body.
Why do I keep thinking of additional comments after I hit submit (and no, John, I can’t fix it on the dashboard – the comments still aren’t working right for me)? Anyway, I think the problem with Juliannes outfit with the fringe isn’t the style but the mix of colors. Brooke wore a similar outfit in all gold/bronze that looked great – but the yellow and pink is kinda….icky.
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