Over the past two decades, college gymnastics has seen its fair share of bold, daring, and downright wild leotard designs. From electric color combinations to unexpected patterns and fabric, these pieces of fashion have turned heads, sparked conversation, and sometimes even left us in awe. While some of these designs pushed the envelope in the best ways, others took creative risks that made us wonder: What were they thinking?
Below, we’re taking a look back at 10 of the most out-there leotard designs from the past 20 years—those that made an impact (for better or worse) and left their mark on gymnastics fashion history. Get ready to revisit the most memorable, jaw-dropping, and yes, wild leos that have graced the mat.
Arizona’s Giant A
Who needs a strappy back design when you have a giant “A” on the back of your leotard? While future designs saw the A in a smaller and more eye-catching design, this one will always stand out as one of the first times Arizona took the logo to the back.
Arizona State’s One-Armed Pitchfork
Before there was nude mesh, there were one-armed designs. While we admire the level of commitment to school spirit, the pitchfork-style straps to replace a sleeve was ahead of its time in the early 2010s, making it a…
