>  I LOVE ballet costumes, tights & leotards..thought Id share my "first time"..   When I was 8 I tried on my cousins recital costume, with her help of course..I struggled into a pair of white tights..but found that I learned how to put them on easily after that.  Next came the actual costume..a beautiful bright yellow satin tutu..satin leotard with the attached satin overskirt and fluffy net tutu underneath...I remember from that moment on I would always be a boy ballerina ...Id be interested in hearing others first time adventures.