So Danca SL16 Lace Cap Sleeve Leotard

Size & Fit Advice

So Danca sizing varies by garment and product category. For dancewear, use body measurements rather than everyday clothing size wherever possible. For shoes, use measured foot length as your starting point and always follow the model-specific Dance World Fit Advice shown on the individual product page.

Women's Dancewear

So Danca Women's Garments Size Chart

Compare bust, waist, hips and girth to find your recommended So Danca women's dancewear size.

Size	Bust inch	Waist inch	Hips inch	Girth inch
Petite	30" – 31"	22" – 24"	30" – 32"	53" – 55"
Small	31" – 34"	24" – 26"	31" – 34"	55" – 57"
Medium	34" – 37"	26" – 28"	34" – 37"	58" – 61"
Large	37" – 40"	28" – 30"	37" – 40"	62" – 64"
X/Large	40" – 43"	30" – 32"	40" – 43"	64" – 66"

Men's Dancewear

So Danca Men's Garments Size Chart

Compare chest, waist, hips and girth to find your recommended So Danca men's dancewear size.

Size	Chest inch	Waist inch	Hips inch	Girth inch
Petite	31" – 32"	25" – 27"	31" – 32"	57" – 59"
Small	32" – 35"	27" – 29"	32" – 35"	59" – 62"
Medium	35" – 38"	29" – 31"	35" – 38"	62" – 64"
Large	38" – 41"	31" – 33"	38" – 41"	64" – 66"
X/Large	41" – 44"	33" – 35"	41" – 44"	66" – 68"

Children's Dancewear

So Danca Children's Garments Size Chart

Children's ages are shown as a guide only. For the most reliable fit, compare the child's chest, waist, hips and girth measurements with the chart.

Size	Chest inch	Waist inch	Hips inch	Girth inch
Size 0 Age 4–6	20" – 22"	18" – 19"	22" – 24"	37" – 39"
Size 1 Age 6–7	22" – 25"	19" – 20"	24" – 26"	40" – 42"
Size 2 Age 8–10	25" – 28"	20" – 21"	26" – 28"	43" – 45"
Size 2A Age 12–14	28" – 31"	21" – 22"	28" – 30"	46" – 48"

Dance World Tip

For fitted dancewear and leotards, girth is particularly important because it reflects the full length of the torso. For children's garments, use age only as a starting point and prioritise actual body measurements whenever possible.

Adult Tights

So Danca Adult Tights Size Chart

So Danca tights are sized using a combination of height and weight. If you fall between two sizes, consider both measurements together rather than relying on height alone.

Size	Height ft / in	Height metres	Weight lbs	Weight kg
S/M	4.1 – 5.6	1.47 – 1.70	90 – 130	41 – 57
L/XL	5.2 – 6.0	1.57 – 1.82	115 – 170	52 – 80
XXL	5.6 – 6.2	1.67 – 1.87	145 – 180	66 – 85

Children's Tights

So Danca Children's Tights Size Chart

Use the child's height and weight together to find the most suitable starting size.

Size	Height ft / in	Height metres	Weight lbs	Weight kg
T/S	2.8 – 4.2	0.81 – 1.27	25 – 77	12 – 32
M/L	3.6 – 5.2	1.06 – 1.57	55 – 99	25 – 43

Adult Shoes

International Adult Shoe Size Conversion

Use this general conversion chart to compare international shoe sizes. So Danca dance shoes may fit differently by model, so always follow the individual product's Dance World Fit Advice.

Foot Length cm	EU	UK	US Women	US Men
21.5	35 / 35.5	2.5 – 3	4.5 – 5	3 – 3.5
22.0	36	3 – 3.5	5 – 5.5	3.5 – 4
22.5	36.5 / 37	3.5 – 4	5.5 – 6	4 – 4.5
23.0	37 / 37.5	4 – 4.5	6 – 6.5	4.5 – 5
23.5	38	4.5 – 5	6.5 – 7	5 – 5.5
24.0	38.5	5 – 5.5	7 – 7.5	5.5 – 6
24.5	39 / 39.5	5.5 – 6	7.5 – 8	6 – 6.5
25.0	40	6 – 6.5	8 – 8.5	6.5 – 7
25.5	40.5	6.5 – 7	8.5 – 9	7 – 7.5
26.0	41 / 41.5	7 – 7.5	9 – 9.5	7.5 – 8
26.5	42	7.5 – 8	9.5 – 10	8 – 8.5
27.0	42 / 42.5	8 – 8.5	10 – 10.5	8.5 – 9
27.5	43	8.5 – 9	10.5 – 11	9 – 9.5
28.0	44	9 – 9.5	11 – 11.5	9.5 – 10
28.5	44.5	9.5 – 10	11.5 – 12	10 – 10.5
29.0	45	10 – 10.5	12 – 12.5	10.5 – 11
29.5	46	10.5 – 11	12.5 – 13	11 – 11.5

Children's Shoes

International Kids' Shoe Size Conversion

Measure the child's foot rather than converting from an existing school or trainer size wherever possible. Dance shoes should fit securely and should not be bought with excessive growing room.

Foot Length cm	EU	UK Kids	US Kids / Youth
14.0	24	7	7.5
14.5	25	7.5	8
15.0	25.5 – 26	8 – 8.5	8.5 – 9
15.5	26.5	9	9.5
16.0	27 – 27.5	9.5	10
16.5	28	10	10.5
17.0	28.5	10.5	11
17.5	29 – 30	11 – 11.5	11.5 – 12
18.0	30.5	12	12.5
18.5	31	12.5	13
19.0	32 – 32.5	13 – 13.5	13.5 / 1Y
19.5	33	1	1.5Y
20.0	33.5	1.5	2Y
20.5	34 / 34.5	2	2.5Y
21.0	35	2.5	3Y
21.5	35.5	3	3.5Y

Before Choosing Your Size

Take dancewear measurements over underwear or close-fitting clothing using a flexible tape measure. For shoes, measure both feet while standing and use the longer foot as your starting point.

Bust / Chest Measure around the fullest part of the chest, keeping the tape straight and level around the body.

Waist Measure around the natural waist, usually the narrowest part of the torso.

Hips Measure around the fullest part of the hips and seat, keeping the tape level.

Girth Start at one shoulder, measure down the front of the torso, through the crotch and back to the same shoulder in one continuous loop.

Foot Length Measure from heel to longest toe while standing. Measure both feet and use the longer measurement.

So Danca Fit Guidance

So Danca makes a wide range of dancewear and footwear, so fit can vary between styles. For garments, use the measurement chart that matches the wearer and product category. For tights, compare both height and weight. For dance shoes, use the international conversion table as a reference only and always follow the model-specific Dance World Fit Advice shown on the individual product page.

Dance World Fit Note So Danca size charts and Dance World sizing recommendations are intended as a guide only. Fit can vary depending on body proportions, garment design, fabric, stretch, shoe construction, width and personal preference. Where an individual product carries its own sizing recommendation, that model-specific advice should take priority.

Best For: Ballet Class • Rehearsals • Adult Ballet • Classic Studio Styling

Description

A Little Lace for Everyday Ballet

A favourite class leotard can be simple without being plain. The So Danca SL16 lace cap sleeve ballet leotard brings floral detail to a familiar studio silhouette, with a softly scalloped neckline and a smooth microfibre body. Add your usual tights and a favourite skirt, and the outfit already feels a little more dressed up. No special occasion needed.

So Danca SL16 Lace Cap Sleeve Ballet Leotard - Design & Performance

The SL16 puts its prettiest detail around the neckline and shoulders. Floral lace follows the upper chest, forms the short cap sleeves and continues across the upper back, bringing texture to an otherwise clean silhouette. Scalloped edges soften the scoop neckline, while the curved back gives the design a classic ballet finish.

The main body is made from 90% polyamide and 10% elastane microfibre, with a smooth feel and a close, gently held fit. Moderate compression and moderate support give it an everyday studio feel rather than a firm, sculpting one. The lace also contains elastane, allowing the decorative panels to stretch with the garment.

A classic ballet-cut legline keeps the lower silhouette familiar and easy to style. Inside, lining adds comfort beneath the main fabric, while the upper lace remains intentionally sheer. It is a lovely balance: a little more decoration around the shoulders, with an uncomplicated body beneath.

Why Dancers Love So Danca SL16

A Beautifully Framed Neckline

Scalloped floral lace brings detail close to the face, giving even the simplest class outfit a softer finish.

Soft Microfibre Hold

The smooth stretch body offers moderate compression and support, with a close feel rather than firm sculpting.

A Little Shoulder Coverage

Lace cap sleeves offer an alternative to camisole straps without covering the arms like a longer sleeve.

Easy to Make Your Own

The plain body leaves room for a favourite skirt or relaxed warm-up layers, while the lace gives the outfit its character.

So Danca SL16 Leotard Wear Profile

Fit Close and slim through the torso, with lace cap sleeves and a classic ballet-cut legline; follow the So Danca size chart

Feel Soft, smooth microfibre through the body, with the delicate texture of lace around the neckline and shoulders

Compression Moderate – the stretch microfibre sits closely with a gently held feel rather than firm sculpting

Support Moderate – everyday studio hold, with individual support depending on the fit through the bust and torso

Coverage Good in black – lighter colours may be less opaque even with lining; the upper lace panels are intentionally sheer

Movement Flexible – stretch through the microfibre and lace, with short cap sleeves leaving most of the arms uncovered

Lining Lined – adds comfort beneath the main fabric, while the decorative upper lace remains sheer

The Dance World Wear Profile highlights how each design fits, feels and functions in the studio. This profile reflects the So Danca SL16 specifically; individual fit, support and coverage may vary with size, colour and body proportions.

So Danca SL16 Studio Experience

The SL16 suits the days when you want to feel a little more put together without planning an elaborate outfit. Whether ballet starts your morning or gives you something to look forward to after work, the lace brings a sense of occasion to a regular class.

Through port de bras, the visual detail stays close to the shoulders, while the smooth torso keeps the rest of the line simple. We particularly like that balance for dancers who enjoy decorative shoulders but prefer a classic scoop back to a more intricate arrangement of straps.

Dance World Tip: Try any dance underwear on with the leotard before class. The sheer lace can reveal straps that a plain shoulder panel would hide.

So Danca SL16 Colours & Ballet Styling

Black gives the SL16 a timeless, quietly dressed-up feel. Keep it classical with ballet pink tights and a simple wrap skirt, or pair it with black layers for a more understated studio outfit. The contrast between smooth fabric and floral lace adds interest without needing another colour.

Lighter shades bring a softer mood, particularly with ivory, pale pink or other gentle neutrals. An open cardigan lets a little of the neckline show before class, while relaxed warm-up trousers give the lace a less formal setting.

Choose from the colours shown in the product selector. For a school uniform or examination, check the required colour and sleeve style with your teacher before choosing a lace design.

Explore More So Danca Ballet Leotards

Enjoy this balance of classic shape and decorative detail? Explore the So Danca dancewear collection for more leotard styles and studio essentials. For younger dancers, the corresponding lace cap sleeve design is the So Danca SL17 girls’ ballet leotard.

Product Highlight

Everyday Lace Favourite

The SL16 shows how much one thoughtful detail can bring to a familiar shape. Its scalloped lace neckline frames the shoulders beautifully, while the smooth body keeps everything easy to wear and style. That is what we especially like: a leotard that feels a little dressed up without asking you to build a whole outfit around it. A lovely step on from a plain class essential.

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About So Danca Brand

About So Danca – Premium Dancewear, Ballet Shoes & Dance Shoes

Founded in Brazil, So Danca is one of the world's leading dance brands, trusted by dancers, teachers and professionals for its exceptional quality, innovative design and outstanding comfort. For decades, So Danca has been creating premium dancewear and footwear that combines technical performance with contemporary style, supporting dancers across every stage of their journey.

From ballet shoes, pointe shoes, jazz shoes, tap shoes, ballroom and Latin dance shoes to leotards, tights, warm-up wear and dance accessories, So Danca offers one of the most comprehensive collections in the dance industry. Every product is designed using high-quality materials and performance fabrics to provide exceptional fit, flexibility and durability, helping dancers move confidently in the studio, on stage and in competition.

Loved by beginners, students and professional performers alike, So Danca continues to innovate while remaining committed to craftsmanship, comfort and inspiring dancers around the world.

Delivery & Returns

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Lace Cap Sleeve Ballet Leotard • SL16