| rds are worn by dancers in many different styles | | | | name but a few. |
| of dance; however they are perhaps most | | | | There are a couple of design features to look out |
| extensively used during ballet training and | | | | for which may help you to choose the best fitting |
| performances. With styles suitable for both men | | | | unitard. For women, any well designed unitard |
| and women, unitards are worn by many dancers | | | | should feature a shelf bra lining to help support |
| as they help to create a fluid line without seams | | | | the chest during movement. Providing a small level |
| or extra fabric along the body. The unitard is a | | | | of support is important to give the dancer |
| single garment, which covers the legs and body | | | | comfort, and to avoid damaging the muscles in |
| and occasionally the arms. Most unitards have | | | | the chest during vigorous movement such as |
| straps or short sleeves; however some do have | | | | leaps. Stirrups can also be a useful addition to |
| longer sleeves that end at the wrists. They are | | | | unitards, as they slip under the feet and anchor |
| particularly favoured by dancers who prefer not | | | | the legs of the unitard from slipping during |
| to wear too many layers; separate tops and | | | | movement. Some dancers may prefer to have |
| shorts or leotards can move about during training | | | | stirrups, whereas some may feel that they can |
| or performances, and can often be distracting or | | | | hinder movement. There are a wide range of |
| even inhibit movement a little. A seamless unitard | | | | unitards designed both with and without stirrups, |
| offers a much smoother silhouette, which can | | | | so whatever your preference it should be easy |
| allow a greater freedom of movement. | | | | to find a style that you are comfortable in. |
| Whilst unitards are great for practicing dance | | | | Choosing a unitard is easy with the large choice |
| movements and routines in, they can also look | | | | available online, and it is always a good idea to |
| striking when worn during performances. There | | | | look for well known dancewear brands as a |
| are many different styles available, and necklines | | | | guarantee of quality. Makers such as Capezio and |
| and straps can create unique looks for dancers. | | | | Plume both offer unitards, and Plume in particular |
| Simple short sleeves or straps are the most | | | | has a very wide range to choose from, for both |
| classic style; however there are also items | | | | men and women. Online stores can often offer |
| available with halter necks, turtlenecks, low backs | | | | lower prices on branded products than high street |
| and criss-crossing straps across the back. There | | | | stores, so buying online a great way to find the |
| are also a wide range of colours available, which | | | | items that you want at the best price. Most good |
| can look very bold in performances. Whilst black, | | | | sites should offer information about each product, |
| white, gray and dark colours such as navy and | | | | along with a sizing guide to help you ensure that |
| burgundy are the most popular, dancewear can | | | | the unitard you choose will fit perfectly. |
| also be found in brighter pinks, blues and purple to | | | | |