I think it's indicative of deminishing budgets that this year the ballroom "dresses" have in the main been bodies or leotards with tulle skirts attached. These give the appearance of cutting in the dancer in half rather than drawing the eye down the length of the body. Only a couple of the pros (including Natalie in last week's Waltz) have have a proper gown. And don't get me started on the suits...it's more like charity shops finds for the boys!