My DS (8) is getting ready for his first comp (ISI - he's FS 3) and is skating to the "Top Gun Anthem" and I am kind of about what he is going to wear at comp - he is kind of self-conscious so whatever we decide on will have to be "cool" and not too over-the-top - the obvious costuming ideas (flight suit or flight jacket) would be just too bulky - and I'm leaning towards black pants/nice black T-shirt type shirt (i.e. maverick black sheep kind of theme, I guess!) - will that work OK? I keep wondering if there is anything to do to dress that idea up in an understated sort of way can't really come up with anything though. Thought it wouldn't hurt to see if any of you had any ideas, though? Thanks!

DS had an AWESOME practice this morning with 2 of the best run-throughs we have ever seen . . . he did flub the transition on the change foot spin once, but didn't let it throw him off at all, he just tried it again at the end and nailed it that time (when the adrenalin is running high, he usually does have a little bit of extra time at the end of his music - if he needs to re-do anything, he can do it then, if not, he just finishes up with a plain spin.)

I also may have found his "magic feather" - (remember Dumbo and his magic feather?) - in order to calm him down and keep him from rushing through everything, he thinks of "warm PANCAKES." (sounds silly, but that's what he came up when I asked him this morning - what relaxes you? thank of something soothing to you) As it turns out, that's also a pretty good "ROUND" imagery to get him in the moods for spin entries and his salchow!! whatever works, right??!

Could you do a jean-looking pant and a tee shirt that said " Top Gun " or whatever the actual name of that program was. Blanking here. Something Fighter Academy ?

Combat trousers and T shirt? The combat trousers are extremely loose fitting, so should not be a hindrance? Or standard issue denims, belt and shirt? (and shades of course !) Is black tape allowed on the blades, I am not sure of the regulations ... ?

Just an off the cuff idea anyway ...

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Aviator sunglasses, but wearing them would blind him and totally screw up his concentration unless he's been practicing with them all along.

You could tuck them into a shirt pocket and sew them in place so they don't fly off.

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How about black pants, and a long sleeved black t-shirt with a decal of a fighter plane on it? Good luck!

Or a khacki shirt/pants with a skinny tie tacked down?

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LOL I feel more relaxed just reading your post,

The young guys just love having an excuse to wear a cammoflage t-shirt , it may go great with your music too!
Luck
Lyle

how about navey whites ie the smart white uniform they wear. i think it would be easy to put together from white trousers an shirt an maybe sew some navey/flying badges. alternatively prob be able to get this sort of cotumes from a fancy dress shop

I like the idea of black pants and black shirt. Especially because he is self consious. The decal of a fighter plane was a great idea too! As a skater myself, if I don't feel comfortable in a costume I won't skate well. Good Luck!