1920s is considered as the decade most notorious for wild party scenes and here at Santa Cruz, we have everything you need to time travel back to that fun and fashionable time. Own it. Or rent! Whether you’re throwing a themed gangsters and flappers party, you want to spice up your Halloween costume, you need…
Poodle skirts were more than just a defining fashion stable in the 1950s, they were the product of an end-of-war culture shift that swept the nation. During WWII, in the 1940s, there really wasn’t fashion among the general populace. Clothing was made with cheap, minimal fabric due to rationing and America was just trying to…
Good morrow to all of our readers and customers who are headed to the Northern California Renaissance Faire this September! To celebrate the upcoming festival, we wanted to let you know that we have everything you need to create a legitimate Renaissance costume for women. With only a few costume necessities, you can…
There are many tutorials for scary makeup, sexy makeup, and even artistic makeup, but we wanted to share with you some ideas that are adorable and will have you gushing this Halloween! Minions! In celebration of the new minions movie coming out, many people are raving about the cute little guys that stole the show…
Sometimes it can be hard to get men to put on a costume, but even they will feel cool in the gladiator and roman costumes we have at SJ Dancewear! Superhero costumes are great, but a lot of adult men feel too young in them, gladiator costumes are the perfect alternative for a great outfit….
You can time travel when you buy or rent costumes with San Jose Dancewear and a poodle skirt will have you twirling all the way back to the 1950s! Poodle skirts don’t just have to be a cute Halloween costume, they are great outfits for themed parties, dance recitals, school plays, and uniforms for…
Dancers put in a lot of hard work in classes, rehearsals, and recitals throughout the year so it is important that they are comfortable, confident, and secure. Booty shorts are made from light, breathable fabric which allows dancers to move in comfort, stay cool, and focus on the moves rather than the clothes. The…
Dancing barefoot can result in stubbed toes, other dance shoes can result in blisters, but dance sneakers are comfortable and supportive (and then some!). These shoes are perfect for jazz dance routines. The flexible sole allows the foot to move naturally, the rounded toe allows for a variation of moves including being “en pointe,”…
Dressing appropriately for your social class is important to stay in character at the 5th Annual San Jose Renaissance Faire. This may seem like a piece of cake, but there are important details that can’t be overlooked. Royalty: Royal men and women had to show their wealth by wearing the best materials, such as silks,…
Men have an equal opportunity to don fun costumes and get into character at the 5th Annual San Jose Renaissance Faire. From royalty and knights to blacksmiths and jesters, men have a wide variety of costumes to sport at the medieval event of the year. Check out some costume ideas below and some accessories to…
