Sizing Notice:
ThistleDew Dance Wear is not responsible for improperly ordered costumes, shoes or fabric. If you are unfortunate enough to order a costume, shoe or fabric in the wrong size or colour it is your responsibility to send the unused product back to ThistleDew Dance Wear on a prepaid shipping basis (where you cover the shipping cost). Please be careful when ordering and measuring to ensure that you get what you want in your shipment.
Don’t hesitate to phone Stacey at (403)201-9048 if you have any questions about measuring and sizes, it may save you time and money. ThistleDew Dance Wear is not responsible or liable for the improper use, storage, washing, care, or maintenance of its products.
Ghillies
All Hullachan Pro Ghillie sizes come in Narrow, Medium, and Wide. James Senior (strathspey) ghillie sizes come in one width.
Ghillies will stretch slightly after a few practices. When ordering, if you do not know your ghillie size, please provide the following:
- Local street shoe size
- Faxed Outline of your foot ( sketch feet diagonally across page in the shape of an “X” and include length and width dimensions )
We do have the majority of sizes in stock for immediate shipping, out of stock items could take 4 – 6 weeks for delivery.
Over Socks
Dancer Over socks come in the following European sizes: 30/31, 32/33, 34/35, 36/37, 38/39.
Highland Halter Tops
Sized according to chest size, we carry child and adult sizes.
CHILD-
Sizes 30 and 32
ADULT - Sizes 34 to 40 (even numbered sizes only)
Highland Vests
Highland vests follow standard sizes, which can be determined by using the following size chart. The following chart is in inches.
Note: If you have added growth room to your measurements please indicate where and how much growth room you have added. Measurements should be taken with the kilt on. Including the dancer’s age, height, and body stature helps in making good fitting vests. Please take a measurement around, just above the dancer’s hipbone (not the fullest part of the hip, JUST above the bone).Total Length: Measurement from the top of vest (at the back of the dancer’s neck) to the bottom of the vest’s point at the dancer’s back.
For tall sizes add 1 Inch to neck to waist and total length measurements.
| Size |
Chest |
Waist |
Neck to Waist |
Total Length |
| 8 |
29 |
27 |
13 |
17 |
| 10 |
30 |
29 |
13.5 |
17.5 |
| 12 |
31 |
30 |
14 |
18 |
| 32 |
32 |
30 |
15 |
19.5 |
| 34 |
34 |
31 |
15.5 |
20.5 |
| 36 |
36 |
33 |
16 |
21 |
| 38 |
38 |
35 |
16.5 |
22 |
Aboyne Outfits
To measure a dancer for a skirt you must get accurate measurements in inches, of their waist and length from the waist to the top of their knee. Aboyne skirts will have an extra 3-inch overlap at the waist and 4-inch hem added to allow for growth.
Shawls
Standard size for a shawl is 36 X 36 inches or 1 meter square. Smaller shawls will be made to accommodate younger and / or shorter dancers.
Aboyne Vests
Aboyne vests follow standard sizes, which can be determined by using the following size chart. The following chart is in inches.
Note: If you have added growth room to your measurements please indicate where and how much growth room you have added. To measure a dancer for an Aboyne vest you must measure the dancer’s bust, waist, and one measurement around at the mid point between the dancer’s bust and waist. Length of the vest is determined by measuring from the shoulder seam down the front of the dancer to their waist and from the shoulder seam down the dancer’s back to their waist. If ordering the vest alone (not including a skirt order) measurements should be taken with the skirt on and waist measurement taken over the skirt.
*For tall sizes add 1 inch to neck to waist measurements.
| Size |
Chest |
Waist |
Neck To Waist * |
| 8 |
29 |
27 |
13 |
| 10 |
30 |
29 |
13.5 |
| 12 |
31 |
30 |
14 |
| 32 |
32 |
30 |
15 |
| 34 |
34 |
>31 |
15.5 |
| 36 |
36 |
33 |
16 |
| 38 |
38 |
35 |
16.5 |
Hornpipe Outfits
To measure a dancer for a Hornpipe outfit you must get accurate measurements in inches of the dancer’s waist, hip, inseam of leg, and length of torso from shoulder to crotch.
White Lilt Dresses, Red & Green Jig Dresses
Measurements (in inches) of the dancer’s bust, waist, length from top of dancer’s knee to waist, and shoulder seam down the dancer’s back to the waist are needed. Use the following chart to figure out what size dress you need, all measurements are in inches. Tall (T) sizes are available in these dresses. They are intended for dancers with longer bodies. One inch has been added to the bodice length for all Tall (T) sizes.
| Size |
Bust |
Waist |
Bodice Length |
| 6 |
26 |
22 |
12.5 |
| 8 |
28 |
26 |
13.5 |
| 10 |
30 |
28 |
14 |
| 12 |
32 |
30 |
14.5 |
| 14 |
34 |
32 |
16 |
| 16 |
36 |
34 |
17 |
Jig Aprons
Apron’s come in:
Small and Large –lengths.
Slips
Slips have an adjustable elastic waistband. To measure a dancer for a slip you must measure waist, length from waist to top of the dancer’s knee. Younger dancers should consider buying a larger sized slip and tightening the waistband and wearing the slip higher on their bodice. The finished length of slips (including 1 inch eyelet trim), range from 14 to 24 inches. Slip sizes increase by 2-inch increments.
Peasant Blouses
Come in standard children and adult sizes. Bust measurement required. Sizes are based on the following chart. All measurements are in inches.
| Size |
Bust |
Waist |
Hip |
| Youth 8 |
27 |
24 |
28 |
| Youth 10 |
28 |
25 |
30 |
| Youth 12 |
30 |
26 |
32 |
| Youth 14 |
31 |
23 |
33 |
| Adult 32 |
32 |
24 |
34 |
| Adult 34 |
34 |
27 |
36 |
| Adult 36 |
36 |
28 |
38 |
| Adult 38 |
38 |
29 |
40 |
| Adult 40 |
40 |
32 |
42 |
Jig Shoes
Sized according to North American street shoe size. Expect some stretching of the leather after wearing the shoes for a couple of practices, the degree of stretching is usually similar to that of Ghillies (Highland shoes).
Black UnderWear
Come in:
CHILD Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large
All our prices are shown in Canadian funds, include GST, and may be subject to change without notice.
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