With every bodybuilding event it's imperative to look your best and have a posing suit that fits properly. It should have a great cut, style and color that accentuates your physique. Finding a suit you love is very possible but being able to afford it is a completely different story. The prices begin at $200 and quickly increase into the high thousands.
Even gently-used suits have are on the DivaExchange.com from a couple of hundred dollars to $3500 or more. Although these suits are gorgeous, taking a bank loan for a posing suit is not feasible. Here are tips to save money on a posing suit.
Previously Owned
Ask other athletes if they have any of last season's suits for sale. One of the quickest ways to find someone in your area selling their suit is on social networking sites. Bodybuilding is a tight knit community so one of your connections can point you in the right direction.
Rentals
Some reputable posing suit makers have rental suits. There will be a rental contract that needs to be signed, as well as a full payment. Pay close attention to the rental stipulations, though.
For example, Go Figure Suits by Tamee Marie must have the full payment beforehand, and a confirmation the suit fits within the first 48 hours. If you realize this after the intitial 48 hours there will be a $100 fee, but the remainder will be sent back to you.
Update your posing suit
If a new posing suit is not within your budget give your old suit a face lift. Contact your suit maker and ask for a price quote to update the suit. You can also add your own crystals or glitter, but this is at your own risk. Your designer will not guarantee work that you did on the suit so keep this in mind if you plan to make changes to it.
Borrow
Ask another figure or fitness athlete if you can borrow their posing suit. Be certain the suit fits your measurements long before the competition date, and return it in good condition.
Overstocks
Contact your suit maker and inquire about overstock suits. In some cases, posing suit makers have extras because a competitor backed out of a show, or can't afford it. The suit maker may want to get the extra stock out of their inventory and will sell you the suit for a marginal cost.
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I have a suit if anyone needs one, bought new $500...never worn due to contest cancellation...email with inquiries please! redresa@hotmail.com
Terrific advice for competitors!
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