Whether your daughter is a future ballerina or just likes to dance, she definitely needs an appropriate outfit in which she feels confident and confident, and at the same time, has the ability to express herself without fear of impeded movements. At first glance, selecting a dancewear is quite a simple task. However, considering the wide range of girls leotards available online and in retail stores, choosing clothes can be a bit confusing and tricky. Next we are going to differentiate the most popular types of Leo.

Training, Competition and Unitard Leos

Depending on the purpose of the gymnast’s clothing, there are training and competition sets. Although their names speak for themselves, we would like to describe them and focus on the main differences.

Practice (or training) clothing is the most common type Leo athletes may wear. The typical work outfit for a gymnast is a one-piece swimsuit with wide shoulder straps and a high or low cut at the bottom. Usually they are made of simple elastic monochrome fabrics (lycra is very popular). The design can include simple patterns or stripes. The purpose of training sportswear is to ensure maximum comfort and safety for the best achievements of the gymnast.

On the other hand, there are competition leotards for girls that emphasize the beauty of a well-developed body, underline the spirit of performance and, of course, serve as safe and reliable sportswear. The competition sets have brighter design and more eye-catching shiny embellishments.

However, too much reflected light can be distracting and even disturbing, so athletes should be vigilant in wearing it, it should not be overwhelming with rhinestones and crystals. Usually there are certain requirements for the championships of different levels that regulate the selection of sportswear. The bottom cut must be lower than the pelvic area, the abdomen and straps are prohibited, underwear must not be visible (including sports bra). These sensible rules enhance performance and help focus on the dance rather than uniform issues.

a leotard

There is also an unusual type of gym clothing called a unitard. It differs from the classic leo because it has long legs and sleeves. Unitard is a garment that reaches the body (extends to the wrists and ankles) that creates a second-skin effect: it adheres closely and resembles a diving suit.

In simple terms, it looks like a combination of a long-sleeved leotard and leggings. Unitards are very functional and practical, as they do not impede flexibility (especially seamless ones). This particular feature has made them popular not only among gymnasts, but also among acrobats, circus performers, dancers, and other athletes. These can also have different styles and designs and be customized for each gymnast.