Tag: leotards

Dancewear en l’air: The Lacey Leo

Looking for a ballet leotard that will make you stand out in an audition without looking too showy, sporty or – heaven forbid – neon? It can be tough to find elegant leos that aren’t simply more of the same classical cuts, but Ainsliewear has pulled it off rather nicely with 114la, a wine-hued capsleeve model from their 2010 collection.

This leo features a delicate lace detail at the neckline and a gorgeously low V-cut back to highlight your elegant épaulement. And they even make a lovely matching skirt for the perfect pairing. You won’t get lost in the crowd this audition season! Sugar Plum, anyone?

Dancewear en l’air: The Plush Tank Leo

For me, nothing ruins a good classical line like a busy leotard. With the rising popularity of the Natalie brand’s fussy, strappy confections, it seems like every time a student detournés, I am accosted by a web of criss-cross straps and camisole lines.

For my taste, nothing flatters a young dancer like the clean lines of a classic tank leo. Enter the Body Wrappers / Angelo Luzio P300 plush tank leotard. A modern take on the classic standby, its gorgeuos, soft fabric features an elegant bust detailing on an empire waist (and that’s “ahm-PEER”, btw, not “EHM-pyre”, kiddos.) The CBT loves that it looks lux while not looking overdone, and could easily pair with a matching skirt or with warm-ups for a more casual look.