One of you lovely readers suggested we add a list of where to get basics in a range of skin colours.
So here are the companies we have found so far, but it is by no means comprehensive. A lot don’t sell a full range or don’t sell globally. I will say here and now that this site is run by two white women so we are by no means the authority on this, and I am writing this article to acknowledge the incredible discrepancies and ask for help.
Where do you get your basics from for a diverse cast?
Or are you a maker who has a business set up around this? [And honestly if you are looking for a business idea right now can I recommend starting this up in England? It is sorely needed]
Or are you a maker that specialises in leotards/bras/show underwear etc and could make bespoke items?
We will add you to the list!
So far the suppliers we have found are
- High street store – many stores around the country.
- Tights available in variety of skin tones. Max 20 denier.
- Some variety of heel colours
- A variety of skin tones for tights.
- Character heels and dance belts in beige or black only.
- Industry Standard Products.
- One store in London, but multiple resellers around the country.
- Luxury footwear for every woman’s shade of nude.
- Stock heels of 50mm/70mm/90mm/ 110mm.
- Thin heel, no support straps. Min price £100. Delivery to UK $35
- Collection of six different skin tones in various underwear styles
- Larger sizes
- Competitive Prices
- UK Based
- Lingerie and hosiery brand for people of colour. Variety of skin tones for bras and underwear.
- Tights max 15 denier
- Online only, with only six stockists around the country.
- Online Store
- Bras, Underwear, Leotards, Tights
- Often in a range of skin tones. Constantly changing stock.
- World leading supplier of professional dance shoes.
- Limited supply of tights, underwear and leotards.
- Character heels only available in black or tan. Pointe shoes come in pink, bronze, brown
- Wide selection of different coloured plasters.
- Based in America.
- Online shop for diverse ballroom shoes
- Ships to America and Canada only
It is a short list, please help us to expand it! Please comment on our socials or email us at [email protected] with any and all advice.
Thank you!!
