The Dior show, however, stood out with its elegant neutral tones, showcasing the power of simplicity through intentional and functional designs. ... From Leotards to Grecian Gowns, ...

On an Olympic level, women's leotards are so closely scrutinized, they've become a political statement. In 2021, German gymnasts wore full-length unitards to the Tokyo Games to protest the rampant ...

The U.S. women’s Olympic gymnastics team members Jade Carey, Suni Lee, Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Hezly Rivera show off one of eight custom leotards they can wear during the Paris Olympics.

In Paris, Simone Biles and Co. will be wearing leotards decorated with more than 10,000 crystals. By Vanessa Friedman In 2016, shortly before Simone Biles took home five medals at the Rio Olympics ...

Many dancers wore leotards over their tights in order to create an elongated, more elegant line. But sometimes, they would layer with shirts or sweaters, oftentimes belted to help clarify their ...

The process of getting the leotards from a Pennsylvania factory to Paris began two years ago. GK design director Jeanne Diaz and her team — who also designed the U.S. looks for Tokyo in 2021 ...

Their leotards must be “of elegant design.” ... “The leotard leg length cannot exceed the horizontal line around the leg, delineated by no more than 2 cm below the base of the buttocks.” ...

Over the course of 80 years, gymnastics has changed a lot. The moves are more complicated and so are the leotards. Okay, particularly the leotards — especially when it comes to bedazzling.

And remember: When it comes to ballet slippers, if it hurts in the store, it’ll hurt in class, so, as with your leotard, don’t be afraid to size up. 3. Be on time for your first class.