yes theres a costume thread but who would u say men women a like is the best dressed on the show

my vote goes to erin as it is always understated classic glamour

Erin, Camilla yes
Definitely not Claire King !

Erin does pretty much always look stunning. Off the top of my head I can't think of a ballroom dress especially of hers that I've seen that I wouldn't LOVE to own.

I agree! She is always wearing gobsmackingly beautiful dresses!

I'd say costume wise Erin, and Camilla/Karen have gorgeous ones.

Normal fashion, I'd say they're all pretty individual women wise, but Camilla and Karen always look stylish.

Male wise; Brendan or Matt Cutler

Karen and Erin!

Erin definately

She looks fantastic no matter what style of dance she's doing.

Matt or Ian for the lads.

Erin she just oozes style and class and theere is an elegance about her, ive also liked some of Camillas this year.

I've got to agree with the general opinion - Erin always wears the most beautiful frocks on the show.

Probably because her and Camilla are the only ones not dressed by Auntie Beeb !

Camilla has some weird ones occasionally... very much has her own style though.

Anton! Red Purple and white suits all fantastic!

haha ok well that dif from the general opinion but for the men copteruk i agree!!

Erin's dresses are the most beautiful - wish I had her figure too!!

i want the tango one !!!!!

So what happens to the dresses after they've been worn by the contestants? Do they auction them off or do the contestants get to keep them?

well camillas and erins aren't the beebs but the rest i think are reused like cut up etc to make new ones

I think they're sold. I know it says on the BBC site to contact them if you want to buy one. If no-one buys it, then it's probably re-used. Apart from Camilla and Erin - I think they get to keep theirs because I know Erin sells some off on her site at times.

hold on a minute were does it say that on bbc site

I can't get the link up from the SCD page...I had it in my memories, but it doesn't work anymore. But on the SDF page it says the same thing...all dresses are returned to the maker (Chrisanne) and then sold. And I think Chrisanne makes all the dresses except Erin and Camilla's, who are DSI, right?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/feedback/?ref=/strictlydancefever/

(Second question)

I think Erin's are all hers rather than beeb provided ones. Don't know about Camilla.

yeah erin and camillas are done by dsi they sponsor them 2

That's why they're so much classier than the ones the BBC provide for the dancers. Which are sometimes on the frumpy side, or a bit cheap looking.

Erin is always my favourite, she always chooses designs that suit both her and the mood of the dance. Off the floor, I think Camilla is always very stylish and never looks like she just got out of bed and threw on a track suit.

On the floor for the boys, I think Darren is usually well dressed, and doesn't show off too much chest (which, if you don't like that Ian/Brendan type of look can be a relief!). Off the floor, it's got to be the Don, Mr Anton Du Beke, ballroom dandy. I love a man that wears a tie for no good or practical reason.

I love a dandy too!! Tie wearing rules especially when it matches the shirt colour thus making it even more reasonless! (MAde up word there!)