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Our 2026 Collection is inspired by three words...

CONFIDENCE - COMFORT - CREATIVITY

At Couture Costume Dancewear, we believe the perfect dancewear should do more than look amazing — it should make you feel incredible.

Comfort gives you the freedom to move.
Confidence empowers you to perform your best on the stage & in the studio.
Creativity allows your individuality and artistry to shine.

From carefully considered fabrics and flattering designs to unique details made for movement, every piece is created to help dancers feel comfortable, confident and completely themselves.

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We have introduced 65 new products & 102 new fabrics to our already extensive range in 2026. We are incredibly proud (as always) of this collection. It showcases every aspect of what Couture Costume Dancewear has to offer.  

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Couture Costume Dancewear is CONFIDENCE - COMFORT - CREATIVTY

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|| Made for the Studio - Made for the Stage - Perfect for the Camera ||

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We had 6 stunning veteran COUTURE QUEENS this year. 

Gabby Arnold, Jayna Soh, Kate Ayres, Millie Stutterd-Walsh, Siena Tainsh & Sophie Vos

100s of effortless photos all captured & edited by Elizabeth Savannah Photography.

Make up by Julia Doig (Yay Beauty) & Jesse Addison Artistry. 

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Any questions? Give us a shout dancewear@couturecostume.com.au

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We want to sincerely thank our incredible customer base & everyone involved for their support & for every moment since our humble start in 2014.

We are excited for the next chapter of Couture from our new factory in Ferntree Gully, we couldn't have achieved this incredible milestone without you all.

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Thank-you for choosing Couture, now & always!

Karina xxxx

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|| WELCOME TO OUR 2026 COLLECTION ||

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  • NEW Products - 65 new items in the 2026 Collection.

  • NEW Fabrics - 102 new fabrics to get to know and love!

  • NEW Features - new ways to make your Couture experience even BETTER!

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Products You'll LOVE

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    Fabrics You'll LOVE

    We are excited to reveal our 2026 Fabrics! Gorgeous new colour ranges, beautiful new Boutique Prints, new Wetlooks & new Spandex Colours!

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    New FABRIC COLOURS!!

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    SYNERGY ACTIVE COLOURS

    Our new SYNERGY Active is a buttery soft microfiber active spandex with a subtle lightweight double peached finish, for that extra ultimate softness. The elements working together to achieve total comfort and balance, providing the wearer with an almost nothing weightless feeling. Enveloping the body with the perfect amount of stretch that moves with you, yet still providing full coverage and support.

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    New STRETCH LACE Colours

    In 2026, we have further extended our range of STRETCH LACES.

    Available in so many stunning colours & lace styles, I'm sure you will all have many favourites!! Belinda - Lizzie - Gina are all new lace ranges, and we have added to our Swirly & Assorted Floral range as well!

    To see our full range of Stretch Lace, click here!

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    New FANCY FABRICS!!!

    These stunning new Metallic fabrics are so unique, the colours are unimaginably striking & will be sure to make you stand out in the crowd!โ€‹

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    New PRINTED SPANDEX

    New Prints to get to know & love! A mix of bold colours & soft pastels.

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    Features You'll LOVE

    You may have noticed, we have kindly added an 'in-action' photo to majority of our fabric pages for your convenience. Now you can see a pro photo right next to the fabric swatch photo!! We have recently updated our Spandex Page for your conveniance. 

    Please Note: there are only pro shots for colours we actually have photos of, we will endeavour to eventually fill everything in over time as quickly as we can!

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    We have split our COLLECTION Tab in our Main Menu!

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    COLLECTION - contains all MAIN PRODUCT PAGES

    STYLE ENHANCERS - contains any products that ENHANCE your order. For all things being adding seperately like Sleeves, Fabric Upgrades & Accessories.

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    We have updated all of our Collection & Fabrics pages with new & cohesive information across every page. The important information at the top of every page now contains hyperlinks to all the things you need to complete your order easily!

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    As much as we'd love to say that every fabric is available ALL THE TIME or IS AROUND FOREVER, this is sadly not the case. โ€‹To make it easier for our customers we have created a page just for keeping track of these fabrics!

     

    Once they get to a point where they are only a small remnant & are discontinued, they will be taken off the main website & end up for sale on our READY TO SHIP FABRIC page!

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    **** Fabrics will remain on The Perfect Match page & on all fabrics pages until they are completely out of stock ****

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    Our LIMITED FABRICS page isbe split into the following categories.

    • Limited/Low In Stock - available in a small quantities at the moment, currently out of stock from our supplier but will be available in future.

    • OMBRE Prints - we are running out this line from August 2026. 

    • Limited/Discontinued - available in a limited quantity & has been discontinued by our supplier. Some fabrics still available in large quantities - please email prior to ordering any of these for a group. This category includes all Supplex/Ribbed/Active Eco Colours excluding Black, Navy & White. 

    • Very Limited/Discontinued - only a very small amount left, generally enough for a solo/duo or straps for a class leotard. 

    • Completely Gone - discontinued & out of stock, however there could possibly some product photos on our website that use these fabrics; we try to keep these as updated as possible. Remnants of these are potentially also available on our READY TO SHIP FABRICS Page. 

     

    If you are planning on using any of the fabrics on this page; best to pre-email with your quantity request to make sure it's possible. We will keep this page as up to date as possible. โ€‹โ€‹

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    CLUB LEOTARD ORDERS

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    This year we added an additional 17 Calisthenics Club Leotards to our website!!

     

    The perfect way to feel comfy in your club colours, promote team unity & look amazing at practise!

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    We have bulk options available, where discounts can be transformed into voucher for Club Events or promotions!

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    Email us to add your CLUB LEOTARD today!

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      Our very own CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE leotard!!!

      Make your selections through the drop down menus, and we will create something for you!!

      Click here to create now!!

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      Although we do recommend our website be viewed via a Desktop, Computer, Ipad or Laptop, we understand that happy browsing happens from our phones! If you are experiencing some text overlap on our product pages, we can show you how to fix it!

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      • Click the aA in the left hand corner 

      • Select 'Request DESKTOP Website' - this is an instant fix. 

      • Otherwise select Website Settings - and enable 'Request Desktop Site' for a more permanent fix!

      • And DONE! Optimal website viewing via your mobile device!

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      SIZING UPDATE

      We have made some updates to our sizing page this year! We have added extra thoughts & features to help you create your perfect fit!

       

      Please CHOOSE YOUR SIZE CAREFULLY! If you are having trouble determining your size, please send us an email & we can help! Please be sure to follow our measuring instructions carefully, check them twice! We are also happy to work with measurements & cut to your size.

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      If you're measurements don't fit within our size chart, THAT'S OK; we are happy to custom cut for our curvier QUEENS! Just send us an email and we can discuss your needs!

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      UPDATED SIZE GUIDE AVAILABLE IN CENTIMETRES & INCHES!

      However the centimetres are more accurate & our preferred method; however if you send measurements in inches we can convert them to cm.

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      Things to consider when choosing your size...

      We understand that not every BODY is the same, we are grateful to provide dancewear & costumes for anyone who wants to dance! So here are some considerations when choosing your sizing!

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      • If you are in between sizing; consider whether you prefer your dancewear/costume more firm fitted or with a little comfort room. And think about whether 'adding bling' will restrict the stretch as well, we always recommend adding your bling with the garment stretched on a body board or mannequin.

      • We are happy to custom cut if you need a little more coverage in the bust or butt area!

      • Consider whether your dancer is growing still & how long the garment needs to be worn for. 

      • Waist measurements are the least important when it comes to sizing leotards; โ€‹waist only comes into play if the waist is significantly smaller or larger than the rest of the measurements; we can cut accordingly if required.โ€‹

      • We can cut items EXTRA LONG for tall dancers if required. (this is when the dancer's measurements are two sizes bigger in girth eg. Ladies 8 Body - Ladies 12 Length)

      • Focus on your Waist + Buttocks measurement when ordering briefs; we are happy to do the next size up in the waistband if your dancer needs a little more room in the waist. 

      • Fabrics like PVC & Denim are less stretchy than our other stretch fabrics, so we always recommend inflating your measurements or sizing up when choosing this fabric to allow for the adjusted fit. 

      • If your girth measurement is at the lower end of the LONG length and your hip measurements is on the smaller side; you probably don't need to order the LONG Length.

      • We want to do everything we can to create your perfect fit!

      HOW TO MEASURE

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      Check out our NEW video on how to measure for your Costume or Classwear!

      Checkout our LEGLINE LINEUP!

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      A visual way to view the available leglines for our Leotard, Brief & Skirt/Brief products.

      Your leotards & briefs can now be customised further with our LEGLINE Option. This allows you to accomodate your personal choice & coverage amount. Please note that all three options allow great & appropriate coverage.

      All products shown below are Minnie Banded Briefs with different leglines in the same fabric & size for a true representation.

       

      Three options available are...

      • Higher Ballet Cut (our default line shown in most product photos. Nice high leg at the front with good back coverage)

      • Regular Cut (normal brief line front & back)

      • Low Boy Leg Cut (our lowest legline for those who want extra coverage)

      • Legbands are also available to add via the Style Upgrades page if this is the style you prefer (See Bambi Briefs)

      • Cheeky/Brazillian cuts are also available upon request for a small surcharge.

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      WAISTBAND SELECTION!

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      We have seven waistband styles available. Some bottom styles require a specific waistband & others can be customised. See below our options and their finished widths for your reference.

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      © Karina Doig - Couture Costume Dancewear 2026

      Couture Is.. Costumes - Classwear - Convention Fashion - Camera Ready

      MADE FOR THE STUDIO - MADE FOR THE STAGE - PERFECT FOR THE CAMERA

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      Prices are subject to change without notice.

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