teddywaddy Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hi folks, I am amazed by the amount of women wearing very short skirts in the show ring, and bearing all for everyone to see when they bend over to tend to their dogs. Found this article from a professional handler thought it was appropriate. The handler should be appropriately dressed to show the dog to it's best. Be clean, neat and presentable in the ring. Help your dog to not "blend in" to what you are wearing. A male judge can be compromised by the exhibitor's mode of dress. If a female wears clothes that are revealing, short or immodest and then by chance has the best dog, the judge may be compromised by awarding that dog with a win. Dress nicely but not as if it were a fashion show, wear comfortable, nice looking shoes appropriate for running. Dress modestly, the dog should be the focal point, not you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murve Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 :clap: I agree whole heartly on this dress code "Dress nicely but not as if it were a fashion show, wear comfortable, nice looking shoes appropriate for running. Dress modestly, the dog should be the focal point, not you" My dress code has always been this plus dress to the weather condition :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
experiencedfun Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 unlike the sibe exhibitor years ago with the short loose blowy skirt and going comando........on a windy day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kezzzza Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Years ago there was a "Lady" showing a GSD. It depending on whether she had a male or female judge as to what she wore. In the morning for sweeps she had a very nice suit on as she had a female judge and then for her class she had a male judge and she wore the shortest of skirts and the lowest cut shirt she had. The male judge told her that she could leave ring and only come back in when she was dressed properly. The audience clapped and cheered the judge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecutter Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 What is an appropriate skirt length then? Knee length? 2 inches above? I wear knee-length skirts, though I have one that is slightly shorter - maybe halfway up my thigh - but I think I have reasonable legs and I'm not flashing anything if I ever bend over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 What is an appropriate skirt length then? Knee length? 2 inches above? I wear knee-length skirts, though I have one that is slightly shorter - maybe halfway up my thigh - but I think I have reasonable legs and I'm not flashing anything if I ever bend over. Half way up your thigh is not slightly shorter then knee length. If a skirt is half way up your thigh no way can you bend over and not see anything. I thnk people who wear skirts need to bend over in front if a mirror at home, every weekend you see far more on show then just dogs !! Knee length I feel is the right length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecutter Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 What is an appropriate skirt length then? Knee length? 2 inches above? I wear knee-length skirts, though I have one that is slightly shorter - maybe halfway up my thigh - but I think I have reasonable legs and I'm not flashing anything if I ever bend over. Half way up your thigh is not slightly shorter then knee length. If a skirt is half way up your thigh no way can you bend over and not see anything. I thnk people who wear skirts need to bend over in front if a mirror at home, every weekend you see far more on show then just dogs !! Knee length I feel is the right length. I've never had to bend over in this particular skirt - but I'm off to try it on right now and check in the mirror! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florise Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 You mean like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florise Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 And this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meea Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 And this? OMG i kept enlarging it cos I just couldnt believe it. Just like the boy behind her. Pls tell me its an american pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 One should bend front & rear ine a mirror.No one wants to see your puppies either . If unsure then get man to sit in ring side style chsir let him have a squiz ,if this occurs you have an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolzseinrotts Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I thnk people who wear skirts need to bend over in front if a mirror at home, every weekend you see far more on show then just dogs !! Oh so true!!! And sadly I have seen some judges not wear the right thing to judge in, when they have bent over you have seen way too much!!! As suggested, whatever you wear check it out in the mirror in any and all positions, you may be surprised at what you do see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fit for a King Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 And this? OMG i kept enlarging it cos I just couldnt believe it. Just like the boy behind her. Pls tell me its an american pic? Meea - stop enlarging - you'll go blind or at least have retinal damage lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottshowgirl Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Knee length or just sitting on the knee is as far as it should go, no matter how old or what shape the handler is in. There's no need to look less than classy or show everyone what you had for breakfast :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the far north Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 good lord...she says ans she runs to the mirror to check every suit in the wardrobe.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamSnag Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I wear knee length here with the lil snags lol.. As i bend down alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinonthefarm Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Guys!!!!! I have been stressing over what to wear to my second show ever, and now I am even more worried- I have a brown dobe and was thinking light coloured dress pants but should I wear a skirt? What shoes do you wear, runners seem to clash with skirts???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 erin check out the dogzonline profiles you'll see the types of shoes people wear with skits. I wear light slip on runners or the ones with the strap that have a grippy sole. You can even find some good colours now besides black or white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottshowgirl Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Erin, have a look at a Rivers store or on their site. You can pick up some pretty athletic-type shoes that have good grip, look nice & are not too chunky to wear with a skirt. They are a cheap way to see if you like that sort of style & if you do, maybe consider some Sketchers, they are super comfortable :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showpony Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi, With the very short skirt, you also have to consider if you crouch down behind your dog.......you MUST keep your knees together.........or there will be a Sharon Stone Fatal Attraction moment.......LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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