I am Cyndi from bdancewear.com and in this tutorial I am going to show you the difference between our leotards and others. Many people want to know what the difference between leotards is and what to look for when you are purchasing a leo. So, I am going to go through all of the styles that we carry and then let you know some of the things you want to look for when purchasing a leotard from bdancewear.com or any other source.
- Basic Leotard
First, this is our Basic Leotard, our tank style leo. On most of these, the straps are just wide enough that you could wear a bra underneath if you need to. You will want to make sure that they are fully lined and really snug fitting.
- Long Sleeve Leotard
Next, we have the Long Sleeve Leotard. Again, with light colored leos, you want to make sure there is lining in the back and front. You do not need to line the sleeves. All of our light colored leotards have a light bathing suit lining in the back and are double faced in the front so that you can be assured that no one can see through the leotard and you cannot see anything underneath. So, this is our basic long sleeve leotard.
- Short Sleeve Leotard
Next, we have our short sleeve leotard. It is a lot like our tank style leotard except for the fact that it has short cap sleeves added to it. Depending upon what style you are looking for, this might be the one for you.
- Halter Leotard
Next up we have our Halter style leotard. It has an adjustable neck and a scooped back. The thing about the halter style leotard – the reason we put a tie back on it is because if the dancer grows a little taller, you have room for adjustment and that way it does not become too small. That is a really good one if your child is going to be growing. You can also take the ties and criss cross them across the back of the dancer, twist the ends around an attach them to the back of the leo, or make some other type of design. You can then leave the ties loose so that you can change the design each time you wear it or sew it down if you find a design you want to make permanent.
One thing you will want to remember is if you are buying a velvet leo and you are on the edge of the next size, move up to that next size. But, if you are at the beginning of those measurements, do not move up because you will end up with a diaper bag look and kind of bunched up looking crotch. You want to make sure that you get that right fit for you. If it is a Lycra leo, it is very stretchy so there is a lot of room in it.
- Bandeau Leotard
Our last style is our Bandeau Leotard. Whether you buy it from bdancewear.com or from someone else, you want to make sure that it has little loops in the top so that you can attach straps if you wish. You could use a clear strap, a nude strap or a fancy strap – whatever strap you want. You also want to make sure that this leo is lined.
When you are purchasing a leotard, the most important measurement is your girth. To measure your girth, start with the measuring tape on top of your shoulder, down the front, between the legs (your crotch) and back up to meet the beginning of the measuring tape creating a loop around the length of your torso. It is really important that that measurement is right because it will stretch the leo out too long or it will be too baggy.
The next measurement is your hip measurement. Your hip measurement is going to be one of the most important measurements you want to watch out for – first your girth, then your hips then your waist and your bust. Those are the measurements you really want to watch for. You want to make sure that the leo accommodates all of your measurements. But, if it is not long enough to accommodate your girth, you will have a lot of problems in fitting.
These are our basic simple leotards of our leotards that really can work in almost any situation.
If you have any questions in sizing or want any other information, feel free to call us at 1-888-559-3331, email us at cyndi@bdancewear.com, or check out our website at bdancewear.com. We are happy to help you with any questions.
