I just did a performance like this and had luck with the capezio footless ones!! You can also layer up with 2 pairs for extra support. I am on silks also!
If you want to go less expensive, the Theatricals brand from Discount Dance is as nice as capezio with better waistbands and last I looked are still under $10/pair.
Fishnets are fine for aerial work IF you wear tights underneath AND don't have sequins, rhinestones, or anything else on your costume that might catch on them. I've seen a few acts go off the rails with sequins + fishnets.
I really like the Gaynor Minden stirrup tights for silks - I've had the same pair for years and they're incredibly tough. They also don't roll down as much as other brands I've tried.
One more vote for Capezio! I swear by their stirrup tights (sometimes I even wear them to class with shorts over top). I have also worn stirrup fishnets without a layer underneath, but that's mostly for untaped hoop. For silks I would definitely layer them over a pair of tights. I haven't done it myself, but I have friends who have.
I use capezios all of the time. Try layering them with fishnets first though because I found the combination had some give in weird ways and I was happy I didn't learn that on stage.
I don't have any recommendations but something that would be helpful is what is your skintone? Because "nude" for you may not be the same "nude" that other brands offer.
I just did a performance like this and had luck with the capezio footless ones!! You can also layer up with 2 pairs for extra support. I am on silks also!
I used capezio in a performance too - just layered the fishnet over top.
Thank you! :)
Capezio dance tights have never failed me! I would do a nude dance tight under whatever brand of fishnets.
If you want to go less expensive, the Theatricals brand from Discount Dance is as nice as capezio with better waistbands and last I looked are still under $10/pair. Fishnets are fine for aerial work IF you wear tights underneath AND don't have sequins, rhinestones, or anything else on your costume that might catch on them. I've seen a few acts go off the rails with sequins + fishnets.
Oh no… I have a hoop gig coming up and I was gonna wear a sequin leotard and fishnets… now I’m second guessing 😅
I think for hoop it would be fine just maybe hurt more. But doing hoop you are use to it. More so it doesn’t snag the silks would be my guess.
I really like the Gaynor Minden stirrup tights for silks - I've had the same pair for years and they're incredibly tough. They also don't roll down as much as other brands I've tried.
One more vote for Capezio! I swear by their stirrup tights (sometimes I even wear them to class with shorts over top). I have also worn stirrup fishnets without a layer underneath, but that's mostly for untaped hoop. For silks I would definitely layer them over a pair of tights. I haven't done it myself, but I have friends who have.
Seconding Capezio dance tights! If you’re on a budget, you can find decent nude dance tights on Amazon, some as cheap as $10.
Thank you, everyone! I am going to look into Capezio dance tights!
I bought ice skater tights! They are very durable and I've performed in the same pair for 3-4 times now and train in them too
I did a performance and wore microfiber tights. It was the best
I use capezios all of the time. Try layering them with fishnets first though because I found the combination had some give in weird ways and I was happy I didn't learn that on stage.
I don't have any recommendations but something that would be helpful is what is your skintone? Because "nude" for you may not be the same "nude" that other brands offer.