Hi For a 17 year old male you would need to buy male ballet clothing you would need to buya padded or non padded dance belt with is a must for every male then you need a support cup like they use in ice hockey then a thong styled leotard then a pair of footed tights and last you will need ballet shoes when you get home put it on and wear it for a while so you get used to it with you can get on the internet try to look for male ballet clothes that are your size you could try but i would sugest getting adult size and not down to child size you can e mail me at keith33962000@yahoo.co.uk and i will help you[/i]