| One of the things a gymnast needs for | | | | leotards are picked out and chosen by the |
| gymnastics is a leotard; but not just any leotard, | | | | gymnast based on their personal preference. |
| they needs to be a girls gymnastics leotards. Girls | | | | Competition leotards are only used at gymnastics |
| gymnastics leotards are much different then | | | | meets or gymnastics competitions. A Competition |
| dance leotards. Gymnastics leotards are tight | | | | gymnastics leotard consists of the gymnast's |
| around the thighs which reduces wedgies. Dance | | | | team colors and is more professional looking. |
| leos are loose around the legs and are cut much | | | | They cannot contain holes in the back (cutouts), |
| higher which is not suitable for gymnastics. | | | | have crisscrossed straps, or be high cut. They |
| Leotards for gymnastics have come a long way. | | | | have to have at least two inch straps but are |
| Back in the day they were extremely plain and | | | | usually long sleeved. A Competition gymnastics |
| not very colorful; now days they are super cute. | | | | leotard is usually decided on by the gym owner, |
| They come in all different colors, styles, patterns, | | | | coaches, or the whole team. |
| materials, and designs. | | | | When picking out competition leotards you must |
| There are two different types of gymnastics | | | | keep in mind to pick something that bra straps |
| leos: workout and competition. A workout leotard | | | | won't hang out of. At gymnastics meets the |
| is used only at gymnastics practice. They can | | | | gymnast can get a deduction if their straps (or |
| consist of any color, cut, or style. Workout | | | | any undergarments) are showing. |