Ballet Leotards
Find The One That Suits You Best!

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There are many different brands of leotards with many different brands such as Bloch, Plume and Capezio.

What Leotard is right for you?

Leotards are easy to get your hands on; you can find them on the internet, shops and catalogues.

I would advise you to always try the leotard on before buying it. This is to make sure the leotard fits correctly and feels comfortable.

The useful thing about the majority of modern leotards is that they are fully lined. This reassures you that you don't need to wear a bra of any sort underneath.

When buying a leotard there are a few things you may want to keep your eye on. This would include the colour, the cut and the material.

Colour

You want to get a colour that suits you. If you're going to an audition then focus on a colour that flatters you the most - you want to stand out by looking your best!

Cut

Leotards come in different cuts. The three main cuts you would want to know about are the leg cut, sleeve length and neckline.

Traditionally, the leg cut is fairly low on the hip. However, the modern versions are growing to be more high cut. It's common for dancers to have a high cut because it's supposed to make the legs look longer.

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Sleeve Length

The most common sleeve length for female ballet dancers to wear is thin straps. This style is called a camisole leotard.

You can easily get hold of other styles like short sleeved or long sleeved - it's whatever works best for you.

Neckline

The classic neckline for a ballet leotard is round and wide. For something a bit more fancy you can get halter top necklines. Nowadays, a lot of dancers wear the V-necks.

Material

There are two main materials for leotrads - Cotton and Nylon.

Most dancers wear cotton leotards because the fabric is very comfortable and snug. The only disadvantage is that colours tend to fade and becomes quite worn out.

Nylon leotards feel a lot less bulky than cotton leotards, they generally feel much cooler. Despite these advantages, it's the cotton leotards which most dancers go for.

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