Are you bored of your current dance outfits and looking to spice them up? Then this ultimate list of easy and unique accessories to add to your outfits is perfect for you!Hey Dancers, letting you know that some links in this post are affiliate links. This means we receive a commission if you make a purchase. Affiliate relationships include, but are not limited to, Commission Junction, Collective Voice and Rakuten Advertising.
Sometimes it can feel as if your dance outfits and clothing have no new variety to them. As a serious dancer of over ten years I understand that all too well, so that’s why I am sharing a few secrets you can use to accessorize your dance clothing.
You are going to learn about some of the easiest, unique accessories to add to you dance clothing including the best hair accessories, dance safe jewelry, and more!
After reading this post you will be more stylish than ever when it comes to you dance clothing.
This post is all about different accessories to add to your dance outfits.
Best Dance Outfit Accessories
1. Leg Warmers
Leg warmers are not only a great way to keep your legs and ankles warm for ballet but they are also a great way to accessorize your dance clothing. They come in a variety of lengths and styles giving you so many ways to enhance your dance clothing.
Here are some of the great places and brands for dance leg warmers
Discount Dance
Target
Dancewear Solutions
2. Headbands
Headbands are an easy way to keep the flyaways and sweat at bay and simultaneously enhance your dance hair style. The best headbands for dance are sweatbands and bandeaus because they come in so many different styles, colors, and varieties.
Check out some of these brands for the best dance headbands
Boho Bandeau from The Natural Life
Athleta
Lululemon
Scunci
3. Skirts
Skirts are great accessories to add to your dance clothing because you can usually wear them in class. There are wrap skirts, mid length skirts, tennis skirts, and more dancers in all styles can use.
Check out these brands to find great dance skirtsd
Mirella
Suffolk
Mariia
Wear Moi
Bullet Pointe
4. Shorts
Just like skirts, shorts are great to wear in dance class. However, the options for shorts are not the way they used to be. With so many new styles and lengths, you can find “dance shorts” beyond the dance store. Check out bike shorts, high waisted shorts, running shorts, and more that you can add to your dance clothing collection.
Here are some great brands that have the best shorts that anyone can use for dance class
Free People Movement
Offline By Aerie
Fabletics
Capezio
5. Vests
There is a reason many professional dancers wear vests in their warm up classes. Its because they are the best way to warm up your upper body, stay warm outside, and also enhance your style. Puffer vests and fleece vests are great for those cold dance days in the winter and help you get warm and stay warm in cold buildings.
Here are some great places and brands to find dance warm up vests
Costco
Mariia
Columbia
Port Authority
6. Crop Tops
Crop tops are great to wear either on their own or as leotard cover ups. They add a lot of style and options for individuals of all body types and provide so much individuality for dancers.
Here are some great places to find dance crop tops:
Aerie
Amazon
Target
Discount Dance
7. Fun Socks
You might not always be able to wear socks for every class but when it comes to hip hop, tap, or sometimes even contemporary dance socks can be an essential part. Socks also are great for personal warm ups and working through your feet for ballet and modern dance. You can choose from basic solid colored socks to wild patterns with your favorite movie characters.
Here are some of my favorite places and brands to find fun socks for dance:
Target
Crazysocks.com
Amazon
Etsy
8. Earrings
While jewelry is a controversial topic in the dance classroom there are some items that you can get by with, like earrings for example. Using some basic studs or small hoops can actually upgrade your dance outfit in such an easy, basic way with little effort. Make sure your earrings are safe for your dance needs and won’t get caught on any clothing or fall out easily.
Here are some examples of earring styles you might add to your dance outfits
9. Hair Clips and Pins
If you have to have your hair back for dance class why not add some style to it? There are a lot of different hair clips and pins that will both hold your hair back and add some pizzazz to your outfit.
Here are a few styles you can choose from
10. Scarves
Scarves are not the first thing you think of when you think of dance clothing but they can be used to accessorize and update your dance wardrobe. With Scarves, dancers are able to stay warm on the way to class in the fall and winter. Smaller scarves can be used to tie on your wrist, leotard, on your dance bag, or in your hair.
Check out some of these ways to style scarves with your dance clothing
Fashion Scarves are super easy and cheap to find. If you are so creative you can even make one yourself
Here are some great places to purchase scarves
Target
Amazon
Goodwill
11. Scruchies
Scrunchies can take the traditional ponytail or bun to the next level in dance class. They come in so many different fabrics, styles, and sizes that any dancer looking to add one to their dance outfit can find the perfect one just for them.
Check out these links to find some great scrunchies to enhance your dance style
Pastry Glitter Scrunchie in Ash green and Dazzlin Blue
Kitsch Matte Scrunchie Set
Velvet Dancer Scrunchie
For More Scrunchie options check out these great places
Target
Kitsch
Walmart
12. Bun Covers
A bun cover is a unique way to keep your ballet bun intact and make it extra stylish. They can come with rhinestones, lace, and in various colors.
Check out some of these links to find the perfect bun cover
Jeweled Bun Cover
Double Platinum Bun Cover
Crocheted Bun Covers
Here are some great places to find bun covers
Discount Dance
Bloch
Etsy
13. Shoe Laces
If you wear hip hop sneakers or lace up tap shoes you can easily spice those up with some different shoe laces. Add some shoe laces in different patterns and colors to add some variety to your dance wear outfits for class. (But make sure to change them out for performances)
Here are some great shoe laces to use with your dance shoes
Tie Dye Shoe Laces
Rainbow Shoe Laces
Purple Shoe Laces
Multicolored Pack
Places to find more shoe lace options
Target
Amazon
Shoe Lace Express
15. Necklaces
Depending on what you are and are not allowed to wear necklaces in dance class can be tricky to navigate. However, more and more studios and programs have begun to allow some smaller necklaces in dance class. Chokers, charm necklaces, and shorter chains are perfect to add to your dance class look.
Here are some options for necklaces in dance class
Dance Friends Necklace
Stretch Rhinestone Choker
Ballet Slipper Necklace
Want to know about some more great necklaces for dancers? Check out these places
Kendra Scott
Just For Kix
Etsy
Amazon
Claire’s
16. Bracelets
Bracelets can easily be added to any dance outfit. Even better, there are so many that won’t interfere with dancing. Again, make sure that your bracelet is safely secured for movement.
Check out some of these great bracelet styles
You can find and make bracelets like these by checking out some of these places
Target
Walmart
Etsy
Michaels
17. Sweaters
Finally, sweaters and jackets are a great way to enhance your dance wear and warm up outfits. Choose from cropped sweaters, wraps, and more.
Check out some of these great options for Sweaters
Aerie Sweaters and Cardigans
Athletic Zip up
Dance Wear Corner Warm up tops
Here are more places to find great warm up tops and sweaters
Discount Dance
Target
Aerie
Dance Wear Corner
Bloch
Want to find more great accessories for your dance clothing? Check out some of my favorite places to find accessories below!
Discount Dance
Bloch
Aerie
Amazon
Target
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