Our Story

I’m Jessica, the dancer behind the brand.

Glissade was born from a belief in moving your body with joy, dancing through life, and creating beautiful, intentional things to wear that make you want to do just that.

Practically speaking, I found myself hunting for dresses that I could both move in while dancing tango, and that could also transition to real life—and finding myself coming up short.

And so Glissade [glee-SAHD] was born.

Just before the pandemic, I hauled out my old sewing machine and began experimenting with designs. And as everything shut down, I found myself with lots more time to design and refine a core group of jersey dresses and skirts that can navigate both dancing, and real life—gracefully, comfortably, and flexibly.

Our dresses and skirts are perfect for tango, swing, salsa, or any social dance. They also go from the dance floor, to brunch outings, errands, picnics, dinner dates, and almost anything in between.

Each piece is named after a dance step, style, or reference, all inspired by the movement, ease, and grace of dance. Everything is intended to bring a refined aesthetic together with effortless, wearable versatility.

Each piece is designed and made to order for you here in San Diego, California. We also give 5% of profits to support organizations on the ground here in our community that help children, animals, and the environment.