I actually have the complete opposite problem!

My husband and I dance USABDA amatuer gold level. Most USABDA functions do not allow costumes at this level. It has become quite a problem. Your normal evening gown is just not made to dance comfortably international standard so I am constanly buying gowns that do not work.

So I finally decided to have a gown made, without any stones that would fit the rules of costumes, while still giving me a well made dance gown. Now the problem..

I started with Chrisanne. All custom made gowns have a 20% surcharge, and therefore the minimum cost is $3100.00 This is a lot of money for a gown with no stoning....I just am not sure what to do.... I know I cant keep buying store gowns that dont work, and spending many fustrating hours trying to figure it out....

Any suggestions from anybody?

OK I HAVE THE ANSWER TO YOUR PROBLEM. I BUY MY DRESSES FRPM A LADY WHO IS IN HONG KONG. I SEND HER A PICTURE OF WHAT I WANT AND SHE MAKES IT. ALSO SHE HAS A CATALOG THAT YOU CAN LOOK THRU AND JUST TELL HER THE ONE YOU WANT. AND FOR An awesome price. i mean awesome. and the dresses are pretty. for a dress custom made with stones ( korean stones) it is 100.00 USD, and for a plain dress with no stones it is 75 dollars, she also makes practive skirts and pants for 45.oo each!. i love her. i have ordered 2 dressed from her and right now am getting ready to order a few more once i decide what i want. you can also if you like one part of a dress and another opart of another dress she will combine lall the things you want in the dress you order. if you want to contact her let me know