Pole Shorts In UK

p1nkpr1ncess started this discussion · 9/10/2009

Hey, I am looking for some smaller shorts to pole in - more skin grip etc. But I don't want them to be so tight that my thighs look flabby if you know what I mean?! Overhang is what I am worried about! So my question is - are there any good shops/companies in the UK that we can buy good pole shorts from? The ones on Ebay look quite lycra-ish and tight - anyone got any recommendations?! -x-

20 replies

loopielou · 9/11/2009
You know I've been looking for decent pole shorts in the UK for ages. They seem to either be too short and tight so they're more like booty shorts and I'm not really comfortable showing my bum off (yet!) or too slack round the legs so you show everyone what you had for dinner when you do an inverted V. There are some of the pole schools that sell their own shorts but I think they are quite expensive for what you are buying. If you type in Ben Dover on ebay, they look like quite good shorts (althought I have yet to buy them - am intending on doing that), tight but not too tight and short but not too short if you know what I mean! I think they are around £10 plus postage. Other than that, I'm no use to you whatsoever 😂
p1nkpr1ncess · 9/11/2009
Ah thanks hun, I'll go and have a look on Ebay now! Our pole school sell their own skirts and vest tops but not sure about the shorts - the vest tops are £11.50 at discount price though so I can imagine they would be quite expensive from there! The little skirts that a lot of the girls wear with shorts underneath are nice but our instructor said eventually these get in the way and you spend more time trying to tuck them in your shorts so she doesn't bother with them anymore. I'm the kind of girl that likes to try things on before I buy - I'm picky about material lol. Thanks for the tip though, I will go and search now - and I'll let you know if I find any other sites etc! 🙂 -x-
Rouge_LAmour · 9/11/2009
Get a cheap pair of cycle shorts and cut them down to the length you want. Cut them about 2 inches longer than you think you need them, they will roll up.
Tantric Limpet · 9/11/2009
thanks for this post! (and the replies too!) I have been using two pairs of Primark knicker shorts (dunno what they are really called but they are in the ladies underwear section and they look like shorts!) I have to wear two at once or they are erm.. see-through but the Ben Dover once look just sooo much better 😀
loopielou · 9/11/2009
thanks for this post! (and the replies too!) I have been using two pairs of Primark knicker shorts (dunno what they are really called but they are in the ladies underwear section and they look like shorts!) I have to wear two at once or they are erm.. see-through but the Ben Dover once look just sooo much better 😀 I like the design on the back of them as well 😀 Don't know how long it would last once you start washing them like...... Not thought of using underwear. i wear two pairs at the moment - I wear Thinsulate underwear shorts and then baggier ones on top but it's all abit bulky round my waist. I just don't have the confidence to do the tight shorts thing yet - hopefully it will come one day! ☀️
p1nkpr1ncess · 9/11/2009
Yeah I really like the logo too! I also read the question that someone asked and the seller said if she sends a medium and they don't fit she can change them for a large or small! That is good to know because I do like to try before I buy! Lol. Might invest in some of those next week when I have a spare tenner! I like the pink ones 🙂 -x-
loopielou · 9/11/2009
I also read the question that someone asked and the seller said if she sends a medium and they don't fit she can change them for a large or small! That is good to know because I do like to try before I buy! Lol. -x- That might have been me asking 😂 I couldn't decide what size to get and the seller told me that the medium were about a size 12 but they had been told in the past that they came up small so they were happy to change them if the sizing wasn't as expected. We like helpful sellers like that 😀
p1nkpr1ncess · 9/11/2009
Lol we deffinately do like helpful sellers like that! I still don't know if I will dare to wear them to class though! One lady went in some control pants last week! Lol they were actually quite good! -x-
Foxy_Rei · 9/12/2009
It's not in the UK, but have you looked up PoleSkivvies??? She has a website where she sells pole dance tanks and shorts that she designed specifically for pole dancing... She's on here, too, if you wanted to look her up.
Trena · 9/13/2009
Veena has some lovely booty shorts here on the site. Im from Ireland and I bought them and I LOVE them! But if you want something that will cover even more of you than that, I also bought a nice pair of shorts in New Look. They were quite cheap and not skin tight either! I have also used girl boxers from Primark (or Penney's as its known in Ireland) and they work well! 😀 Best of luck 😉
p1nkpr1ncess · 9/14/2009
Thanks ladies, I will have a look at the Veena and PoleSkivvies shorts 🙂 Good idea about looking in places like New Look aswell! -x-
Trena · 9/14/2009
When buying from the US and Canada just be aware that you might have to pay import taxes and charges! Although I thought Id have to pay taxes and charges on the StudioVeena clothes it actually turns out that I didnt have to pay them at all! Happy days! 😀
velvetvixen · 1/10/2011
- Hey, Poletopia carries Poleskivvies and Mika Yoga Wear shorts that ship to the UK. Its only $1.75 more to ship internationally. Also, there are a lot of products for polers besides clothes. https://www.poletopia.com/home.php
Jodes_86 · 1/11/2011
I just checked out poleskivvies and Sweetvixen and they both have some awesome stuff. Sweetvixen has more choices tho. :D
MsBKitty · 1/15/2011
I would suggest the Fold Over or Brazil Shorts at <a href="http://www.BadKittyPoleWear.com">; Bad Kitty Pole Wear</a> They are made special so that there is never any muffin tops!
Terpsikhore · 1/18/2011
Came across these while looking for gym shorts on eBay and immediately thought of pole dancing (!), wondered if anyone might find them suitable? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ladies-SHORTS-Bottoms-YOGA-PILATES-MASSAGE-JOGGING-/250745638428?pt=Women_s_Clothing&hash=item3a619ace1c http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-forever-YOGA-bandage-bodycon-HIGH-WAISTED-shorts-/110613673959?pt=US_CSA_WC_Shorts&var=&hash=item5f76bd866c - they look really weird in the picture but it does say you can roll the top down!
Samantha B · 4/20/2011
sm and xs shorts on ebay! check it out! http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270736045343&ssPageName=ADME:B:BCA:CA:1123#ht_500wt_1156 I'm not the seller just stumbled accross them but they are too small for me. Skinny girls go for it!
mizvix · 7/31/2012
you can also get mika products in the UK. I like them as they are a slightly thicker material than primark style shorts/boxers. To be honest though, they were quite expensive for all they are when you can get underwear that provides enough coverage for a couple of pounds. Also, i pole 3 times a week at a studio (so need proper coverage) so need lots of shorts - cheap ones do fine! i would recommend getting a larger size. I'm normally a 8-10, but even in my 12-14 primark knickers the waist band is less than flattering to my tum and love handles! lol!
Schtoffen · 7/31/2012
Mine are Nike (I think its called Dry Fit?) and I love them. About £9 from a Sports Shop. I also use them for hooping as they have a tiny ipod sized pocket sewn in!!
Debss · 7/31/2012
I can vouch for the nike dry fits too! I got the longer style with the small slits on the legs which are great, but I wish I'd got the shorter slightly tighter pair now I'm more advanced