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Twirly Skirt Logo
$34.95

  • Gorgeous Performance Skirt for Swing Dancers

  • Twirls up around you as you spin - but NOT enough to show your, um, underthings!

  • Knit fabric is ridged (like miniature"baby rib")

    Available in Red Only (NOTE: Black has been DISCONTINUED)

    Our fabulous Twirly Skirt is copied from a gorgeous handmade 1940's skirt. We've made this skirt for years - but this is our redesigned model... our customers said they loved the design, but didn't want it to come up far enough to show their panties (who can blame them?) - so we changed it to be just as twirly, but a bit more modest because it flares out low on the thighs. If you hold up the edges it looks like bat wings - this is not a circle skirt. There's much more fabric in this beauty. The photo above right is to show that when you're not spinning, the Twirly Skirt looks just like any other. You will feel incredibly feminine in this. It is an absolutely wonderful skirt for dance teams - quite show but still very classy. The edges scallop (they go ruffle, ruffle, ruffle) as you spin.  Because the waistband is elastic, you can wear it high- or low-waisted. The bottom hem should hang (on most) at or above the knee. Fabric is heavy enough to swish nicely when you stop for a break.

    Yes! THEY'RE MACHINE WASHABLE!

    Size

    Waist -
    made to fit:

    Elastic in waist stretches from
    __ to __

    Length

    Hem
    Circumference

    S

    26-27"

    24" to 30"

    21"

    132"

    M

    28-29"

    26" to 32"

    22"

    140"

    L

    30-32"

    28" to 34"

    23"

    152"

    XL

    33-36"

    31" to 37"

    23½"

    156"

    Color/Size:  
Aris Allen Twirly Skirt K-DAL-17
Swishy Skirt by Aris Allen
$34.95 
Swishy Skirt by Aris Allen
Mouse over image to see skirt in red 

  • Swishy Skirt - The classic skirt that swishes when you swivel

  • 6-panel A-Line shape

  • Knit fabric that moves when you do

  • Easy care knit polyester

  • Machine washable

  • Available in Black or Red

  • Available in Small, Medium, Large & XLarge

Color:   
Size:  
Wedding Dance Dress Logo
Satin Halter-top Dance Dress

$49.95
Aris Allen Wedding Reception Dress #20561

Sweet, sexy off-white satin bias-cut halter dress

Double trumpet-skirt bottom hangs just at or below the knee

Scallops as you spin

Halter top has hidden cups in the bust to accentuate your curves

Adorned with rhinestone setailing

Dress ties in the back and around your neck for a custom fit - No buttons or zippers to worry about.

100% Polyester satin that is MACHINE WASHABLE in cold water.

Shown with White Sain d'Orsay style shoes - Sold below...

Size Waist  Length below waistband:  Hem Circ. 
 S  27" 24" 140" 
 M  29" 24" 148" 
 L  31" 24" 156" 
XL  34"  24" 164"
Size:  
Color:  
1930's T-Strap
White Satin d'Orsay Style Shoe

$74.95
Aris Allen White Satin d'Orsay Style Shoe #2074-WH 
White Satin d'Orsay Style T-Strap Bridal Dance Shoes.

Closed-toe with four cutouts in the front and two on the sides of the heel.

White Satin Dance Shoes with a flexible suede-bottom sole - Perfect for hardwood dance floors.

Great for Weddings, Swing Dancing or Ballroom Dancing.

Soft foam insole & sturdy lining.

These shoes run pretty true to size; usually your street shoe size will fit.

3" heel

Buckle is attached with elastic so there is a little give when you're on your toes

Quick-release buckle - Set it and forget it
Size:  
 
Wide Leg Trouser Header
$44.95
Aris Allen Wide Leg Trousers
Available in Black or Brown Microfiber 
  • Gorgeous wide leg men's dress pants in solid black or brown
  • Great for Swing (and we hear that Salsa, West Coast Swing and Shag dancers love them, too)
  • Three pleats on each side
  • Extra wide legs - 22-24" around the bottom - and approx. 25-26" around halfway down the leg
  • They are made from 100% polyester and are very nice quality - you will not be disappointed

MEASUREMENTS:

NOTE: We purposely do not list the inseam measurements on our cuffed styles because these are made to be worn lower in the crotch than modern dress pants, so they will not match the pants in your closet! All measurements are approximate.

"M" LENGTH - 1.5" cuff
made to fit men of average height.

  • Rise: 14.5" (the length from waistband to crotch)
  • Entire length: 43-44"
    (measure the entire length of a pair of your own dress pants if you're not sure these will fit)

"L" LENGTH - 1.5" cuff
made to fit men who are tall or have long legs.

  • Rise: 15.5" (the length from waistband to crotch)
  • Entire length is approx 45-46"
    (measure the entire length of a pair of your own dress pants if you're not sure these will fit)

"UNFINISHED BOTTOM" - no cuff
means that there is no cuff or hem, so you need to have them tailored, but can make them custom fit with any size cuff or hem you like.

  • Rise: 15.5" (the length from waistband to crotch)
  • Entire length is approx 54"
    (measure the entire length of a pair of your own dress pants if you're not sure these will fit)
  • Inseam: 41.5"
  • NOTE: Brown trousers available in UNFINISHED BOTTOM only
Black Swing Trousers
Size:  
Brown Swing Trousers
Size:
 
Aris Allen Ultra Skinny Ties #3003  Aris Allen Ulra Skinny Tie Logo
Ultra-Skinny Retro Neckties

These blast-from-the-past ultra skinny ties are both sharp and retro

Available in Black, Royal Blue, White & Red

Satin finish

Ultra-skinny tie is 1.5" wide and 57" long!!

Perfect for swining hep-cats, Blues Brothers costumes, 80's costumes, Buddy Holly costumes, rock-a-billy costumes or just every day hipster wear.
   
Color:  
Aris Allen Shoes

The Women's Line -

The dance-friendly soles and glove-like leather on our women's footwear (especially the chamois-feeling Nubuc RugCutter) make it the most comfortable dance shoe your customers will ever put on their feet.

Features:

  • Foam footbed

  • Raw leather sole and heel on Rugcutter & oxford models - suede sole on Mary Jane & athletic shoes

  • Flexible sole

  • Beautiful colors

The Men's Line -

The classic styling and masculine look of our men's line is the answer to feminine looking ballroom and salsa shoes.

Features:

  • Foam footbed

  • Raw leather sole and heel on our dress models - suede on our athletic styles

  • Flexible sole

  • Men's dress models are fully lined with very soft leather

  • Rubber layer in heel for shock absorbtion

  • Rounded toe (pointed toe keeps dancers from feeling the floor)

  • Small welt - the part of the sole that sticks out around the shoe (smaller than street shoes, but larger than feminine looking ballroom shoes)

Aris Allen Rugcutter Wedge
  Aris Allen Rugcutter Wedge - Camel Aris Allen Rugcutter Wedge - Brown Aris Allen Rugcutter Wedge - Red Aris Allen Rugcutter Wedge - White Aris Allen Rugcutter Wedge - Black
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 Aris Allen Nubuc Rug Cutter
Aris Raw Sole
Camel - White - Black
Red- Chocolate Brown
$79.95

Aris Allen has advised us that the RED Rugcutters are NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
Size:
Color:

Exact copy of a to-die-for early Forties' wedge shoe!

OK... not exact... because we added a buckle on the back to make it easier to custom fit your foot! (we think of everything don't we?)

Flexible Raw Leather Sole & Nubuck Lined Footbed - great for dancing

 SIZING TIPS:
 We've tried these on several dozen dancers and they overwhelmingly found that these run about true to size (if you are a half size you will most likely go up to the next size - 6.5 wears a 7, 7.5 wears an 8, etc.).If you don't know your U.S. size we recommend that you use our Sizing Chart to help you make a decision.

WIDE FEET: Don't worry, these almost never fit too tight on wide feet. Just loosen the laces.

NARROW FEET: Same thing, these fit beautifully on narrow feet. Just tighten the laces.

Footbed (inside length) measurements:
 WARNING - DO NOT MEASURE YOUR FEET
measure a pair of open toed shoes that fit you if you want to use these to help fit you. Measurements are approximate.

NOTE: We only include these measurements because so many people call and ask for the dimensions. Measuring shoes is NOT the way to figure out the correct size.

If you are worried about fit, feel free to order two pairs and send the one that doesn't fit back!

Size 5 = 8⅞"  3⅛" wide  (fits U.S. size 4½-5
Size 6 = 9¼"  3¼" wide  (fits U.S. size 5½-6)
Size 7 = 9½"  35/16" wide  (fits U.S. size 6½-7
Size 8 = 9¾"  3⅜" wide  (fits U.S. size 7½-8
Size 9 = 10¼"  3½" wide  (fits U.S. size 8½-9
Size 10 = 10½"  39/16" wide  (fits U.S. size 9½-10
Size 11 = 10¾"  311/16" wide  (fits U.S. size 10½-11)

 
Aris Allen Mary Jane 2055-BK
 Aris Allen Athletic Mary Jane

2055BK

$64.95

Size
  • Very cute low-heeled Aris Allen Mary Jane Swing Dance Shoes
  • Flexible Suede-Bottom Sole
  • Fits about a half to a full size small - please check sizing info below
  •  
    • Aris Allen Mary Jane Wingtips are feminine looking swing dance shoes made for outfits that need the swingy look of a wingtip and the comfort and action of an athletic shoe
    • Flexible Suede-bottom sole
    • Fits about a half to a full size small - please check sizing info below
Aris Allen Black & White Wingtip Maryjane #2056-BW
Aris Allen Wing Tip
Mary Jane
2056BW

$64.95

We have been advised by Aris Allen that these shoes will be UNAVAILABLE UNTIL EARLY 2012.

We have ONE PAIR EACH in sizes 5, 5.5, 6 & 7 left in stock, but when they're gone, THEY'RE GONE until we can get some more in 2012.

To verify availablity, please contact us, toll free at
(888) 216-0220.
Size:
  • Very cute low-heeled Aris Allen Mary Jane Swing Dance Shoes
  • Flexible Suede-Bottom Sole
  • Fits about a half to a full size small - please check sizing info below
  • Size 10½ NOT available
  •  
    • Aris Allen Mary Jane Wingtips are feminine looking swing dance shoes made for outfits that need the swingy look of a wingtip and the comfort and action of an athletic shoe
    • Flexible Suede-bottom sole
    • Fits about a half to a full size small - please check sizing info below
Aris Allen Dance Sneakers - Style 176 
Aris Allen Women's Dance Sneakers

 $49.95
NOTE: Women's whole sizes only, 5 to 9. Size 9½ available.
Size:  
Color:   
Dance Shoe done in Old School Style Running Sneaker version
Flexible suede-bottom sole
Feather-light for fast footwork
Available in Black/Black, Black/White or Black/Pink

This is a feather light dance shoe styled to look like an eighties running shoe. Because of its light weight and suede sole you will be surefooted on the dance floor while still being able to slide and spin. So now you can look like you're wearing sneakers without the knee-injuring potential that dancing on rubber soles carries.

Looks quite cute with pants, skirts or shorts

 
Aris Allen Black & White Wingtip 140BWW
140-BWW
Aris Allen Wingtip
Black & White
or
Brown & White
Spat Style

Wingtip fitted with
all-leather bottomed sole and heel.

$79.95

Size:
Color:

  • Leather Heel has thick rubber layer - for extra shock absorption

  • Foam lined footbed - no insole needed

  • Classic Styling

  • Available in half sizes 7 - 12.5, whole sizes only 13 - 15 

  • SIZING TIPS:
     We find that these run true to size. So order your usual men's dress shoe size (not athletic shoe size).
Aris Allen Black & White Wingtip 140BW
 140-BW
Aris Allen Wingtip
Black & White Two-tone

Wingtip fitted with
all-leather bottomed sole
and heel.

$79.95

Size:
Color:

  • Leather Heel has thick rubber layer - for extra shock absorption

  • Foam lined footbed - no insole needed

  • Classic Styling

  • Available in half sizes

  • SIZING TIPS:
     We find that these run true to size. So order your usual men's dress shoe size (not athletic shoe size).

Aris Allen Captoe Dance Shoes

145
Aris Allen Captoe
Raw Sole
Black or White
New Leather!
$79.95
(Men's shoe available in women's sizes)

Aris Allen has advised us that the 145 Captoe in BROWN has been DISCONTINUED.

Please call us Toll-free at (866) 216-0220 to check for availability before ordering.
Size:
Color:
3E Width - Black Only
$85.00
Size:
Color:  Black 

  • Leather Heel has thick rubber layer - for extra shock absorption

  • Foam lined footbed - no insole needed

  • Classic Styling

  • Available in half sizes

  • Available in 3E- BLACK ONLY

  • Note: "Fat" shoelaces no longer available - Waxed laces supplied   

  • SIZING TIPS:
     We find that these run true to size.    So order your usual men's dress shoe size. (not athletic shoe size).

    Women:     To estimate what you size should get in these shoes: just go down one and a half sizes:
    M 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11
    W 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11 11½ 12 12½

Aris Allen Men's Dance Sneakers
Aris Allen Men's Dance Sneakers
$49.95
Aris Allen has advised us that they are currently out of all sizes of the Black/Black Dance Sneaker (177BK) except for sizes 8.5 & 10, with no estimated time-line for availability.

We have a LIMITED NUMBER of these Dance Sneakers in most sizes. Before ordering, please contact us, toll-free, at 1 (866) 216-0220 to verify availability.
Black/Black Dance Sneakers
Size:  
Black/White Dance Sneakers
Size:  
  • Dance Shoe done in an Old School Style Running Sneaker version
  • Flexible Suede-Bottom Sole
  • Light as a feather

This is a feather light dance shoe styled to look like an eighties running shoe. Because of its light weight and suede sole you will be surefooted on the dance floor while still being able to slide and spin. So now you can look like you're wearing sneakers without the knee-injuring potential that dancing on rubber soles carries.

SIZING:

We find that these run true to size. So order your usual men's dress shoe size. If you're a half size it's best to wear a half size larger than usual (7.5 fits an 8, 11.5 fits a 12, etc.).

These come in whole sizes and, because they're converted from European sizing, are also made in a few half sizes - check the dropdown to see what half sizes are available.

Also, because they're converted from European sizes, the men's version of this shoe is really just an extension of the women's sizes and vice versa. So if you wear men's size 7 (but never a 7.5) you might like the fit of the Women's 8.

 


Refund/Exchange Policy
INTERNATIONAL SHOE SIZE CHART

Shoe Size Chart comparing different countries' sizes:

U.S.

M

3.5

4

4.5

5

5.5

6

6.5

7

7.5

8

8.5

9

9.5

10

10.5

11

11.5

12

12.5

13

14

W

5

5.5

6

6.5

7

7.5

8

8.5

9

9.5

10

10.5

11

11.5

12

12.5

13

13.5

14

14.5

15.5

Australia

M

3

3.5

4

4.5

5

5.5

6

6.5

7

7.5

8

8.5

8.75

9

10

 10.5

11

11.5

12

13

13.5

W

3.5

4

4.5

5

5.5

6

6.5

7

7.5

8

8.5

9

9.25

9.5

10.5

11

11.5

12

12.5

13.5

14

U.K.

M

3

3.5

4

4.5

5

5.5

6

6.5

7

7.5

8

8.5

8.75

9

10

 10.5

11

11.5

12

12.5

13.5

W

2.5

3

3.5

4

4.5

5

5.5

6

6.5

7

7.5

8

8.25

 8.5

9.5

 10

10.5

11

11.5

12

13

Japan

M

21.5

22

22.5

23

23.5

24

24.5

25

25.5

26

26.5

27.5

27.75

 28

28.5

 29

29.5

30

30.5

31

31.5

W

21

21.5

22

22.5

23

23.5

24

24.5

25

25.5

26

27

27.25

 27.5

28

 28.5

29

 29.5

30

30.5

31

European

35

35.5

36

37

37.5

38

38.5

39

40

41

42

43

43.25

43.5

44

44.5

45
 

 

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