Shine Bright in TLU’s 2014 Audition Wear!

Fans of The Line Up may have noticed that they’ve been adding new styles to their website and previewing them on Facebook. They’ve finished uploading everything, and now the complete collection for 2014 is available at The Line Up Store. There’s so much to choose from. If you’re planning to audition for a pro dance team this year, definitely take some time to look at what The Line Up has to offer. It’s not easy to get noticed at those auditions, but the right outfit can help!

First, let’s start with the Flirty Collection. Today is the very last day to enter the Flirty Giveaway to win one of these three outfits.

I can’t wait to see who wins! The winner will have the option to customize the outfit by choosing the colors and the icon (hearts, kisses, or stars). She will also have her choice of shorts vs. briefs. One thing I want to point out – because it didn’t occur to me until just now – although the bottoms are black in all of the photos, you can get them in any color you like. Personally, I think white briefs with a pink heart or a bright yellow star would be super cute.

Y’all know how I feel about wearing white to auditions. If you’re brave enough to do it, you WILL stand out.

Moving on…

Who doesn’t love ombre? I love it. I have a whole board devoted to it on Pinterest. TLU has lots of beautiful ombre options.

The one in the middle is a good reminder that ombre doesn’t have to include white. Think blue and green for the Seahawks or aqua and orange for the Dolphins.

That top on the right is sneaky sneaky sneaky. I don’t know if I would advise putting your name on your top, but if you do it, the judges will know you by your name, not just your number, and that DEFINITELY works in your favor. But you don’t have to use your name. You’ve got 12 letters, so be creative. Go with the team name, or your initials, or “Go Vikes!” (Shout-out to the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders and MVC alumni who always do a great job of showing off TLU’s new styles.)

Just don’t put “Princess” or “Diva” across your chest. PLEASE.

Another stand out option is wearing sleeves. I’m a big fan of sleeves. Nobody wears them to auditions because they’re too hot. But this anti-sleeve bias means if you’re wearing them, you’re probably one of few who are. And doing something different is how you get noticed.

Long sparkly sleeves are a definite eye-catcher. Short sleeves, like the option in the middle, are a good compromise between wearing sleeves and sweating bullets. To be honest, the one on the left looks more like a team uniform rather than an audition outfit. Very reminiscent of the Charger Girls. But hey, maybe that’s a good reason to wear it! What’s that they always say about showing up to the audition “looking the part”?

If you want, you can take those sleeves to a whoooole ‘nother level.

The sheer amount of pinkness here would make you noticeable from two blocks away. Everyone in the room will notice you. You will never overhear the following conversation:
Dancer 1: Did you see that girl in the pink long sleeves?
Dancer 2: No, where?

The iridescent sleeves on the one on the right are a little risky, but also memorable. Iridescent fabric can be beautiful like a dragonfly’s wings. But in the wrong combinations, it can earn you the side-eye from every girl in the room. If you’re not sure, get a swatch or ask for advice from TLU. They won’t steer you wrong. The outfit on the left is a little “pirate wench” but still cute and a definite stand out.

Another option is fringe. TLU has a lot of great fringe options

Anything that creates movement on your outfit draws the eye. The outfits on the right and left come with matching fringe bottoms, so if you’re not afraid to get in touch with your inner Tina Turner, go for it! The top in the middle is gorgeous. Honestly, if you don’t like it, I don’t know if we can be friends.

Next up, patterns! TLU ventures into the world of patterns a little more each year. Most audition outfits consist of bright solids, so something like a polka dot will differentiate you from the dancers on your left and right.

TLU has dots, checks, plaid, camo, stripes, and, animal prints among others. Let’s say you’re auditioning for the Charlotte Checkers, Jacksonville Jaguars, or Cincinnati Bengals. Those auditions are begging for a print that matches the team’s theme. TLU also has the ability to manufacture just about any print you can think of. Obviously custom fabrics cost more than the fabric in stock, but if you’ve got a vision in your head, and you can draw it, TLU can probably make it.

Now, for argument’s sake, let’s say you are one of those girls who likes to be different in every way. TLU has options for you too.

Very few women will show up to an audition in a sailor outfit. The one on the left strikes me as a little cancan-ish. Or maybe a little Spanish. The bow on the right, is not something every girl and her mother will dare to wear. So if you’re an out-of-the-box kinda gal, make sure you check out these options and others on the TLU website.

That isn’t to say there’s anything wrong with basic brights.

This is cute, simple, but still packs a punch. Especially with the crystal accents.

And lastly, let’s talk about bottoms. If you’re on a limited budget, invest in an eye-catching top and go with inexpensive basic briefs or shorts. But if you’ve got the budget for matching bottoms, just do it, honey! A head-to-toe coordinated outfit makes you look polished in a way that says “I mean business. Put me on this team.”

These are three of my favorite bottoms. The shorts are so cute. You can get the belt in the same fabric as the shorts (as shown here), or you can get belt in a fabric to match your top, as with the sparkly blue long-sleeved top above. The skirt in the middle is probably my favorite thing out of all of the 2014 styles.

Strike that – second favorite behind the ombre fringe. But I love this skirt. And the sparkly skirt on the right is for sure going to get you noticed.

Believe it or not, as much as I’ve shown you here, there is a lot that I didn’t include in this overview. The Line Up has many many other options in their 2014 collection [here]. And if you still can’t find THE perfect outfit, venture into the rest of their store to see what else they have to offer. I’ve never actually counted, but this company must have hundreds and hundreds of options to choose from.

Now what are you waiting for. Get to shopping.

And don’t forget to enter the Flirty Giveaway. The contest ends TONIGHT!