04jingle26

Hey Guys,
I am debating on something and need some opinions or advise. I am working on my newest outfit. I am finished with the dress and half of my beadwork. Do you think its ok to make canvas applique designed mocs & leggings to wear while I work on my beaded ones. I don't want to look too cheesie. Ya know. Any opinions? advise? THANKS!!

quicksilverwade

You should finish your beading and if it's taking too long, speed it up, lol.

eap7

I think its fine...plus the sooner you start dancing the better you'll be once your beadwork is finished! Have fun :)

ndngirl73

applique is fine until you finish your stuff. besides once you get out there and dance you'll be more motivated to get it done. theres plenty of women out there wearing applique leggings and mocs who look just beautiful when they dance. its the whole package not just one part...

04jingle26

Thanks! I keep thinking about it. Though it would be nice to have everything beaded before I went out in the new one. I just want to dance. And it is true, it will make me motivated more. I just work full time. Between working and doing the must dos during the week, I hardly have time but a short amount.

vince_j

When I watch Jingle Dress Dancers, I always watch their footwork and dance moves.

If you are in a competion, you'll probably lose a few points or a place (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th) due to the shortcut.

If you dance mostly intertribal or exhibition, then you should not worry too much about it.

Just dance in the tall grass.... or maybe add those sparkle / shiny things to your canvas footwear.

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quicksilverwade

One can shortcut and reap the consequences of not being complete.

ABENEWA KWE

You Don't Need To Have Fully Beaded Leggings Or Mocs ... So Don't Worry About Wearing Applique Ones, It's Okay :)

Lataz

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HA HA HA HA!

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eap7

how come its the guys in this thread who are saying to complete all her beadwork? Maybe you all are looking at our legs too much as we jingle dress dance....lol

quicksilverwade

You are right on all counts Eap7,
We determine who we snag and if we have a bead fetish, shouldn't the girls comply?

p.s. my mother told me to stay away from appliqued girls for they are vampish, lol.

saukpuppet

You won't lose a place if you don't have beaded mocs......Before my beaded leggins/cape were thru I had to wear non beaded ones and I kept on winning 1st place and such....and not at little powwows....I'm talking about Red Earth, IICOT, Stroud, etc.....
So , as long as you look good and are bad a$$......

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quicksilverwade

You are exceptional but there are others that don't have that authentic look and as such, they are bound to the elements.

saukpuppet

yeah...understandable.....u must look good when competing...if u cant dance, u regalia better be smokin!!!!!

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