It’s NCAA gymnastics season and the leotards are as sparkly as ever. And with new designs comes your favorite series: Leotard Rankings! Each week we’re analyzing leotard debuts to find our weekly faves. There will be up to three points for design, up to one point each for fabric, sparkle, school spirit and uniqueness, and up to three points for overall appearance. This week Talitha, Allison and Emma are joining our editor-in-chief, Elizabeth, to help judge.
Don’t agree with our ranking? Make your opinion heard by voting in the fan poll at the end of the article each week or voicing your thoughts on social media. And, wondering where the new NCGA and USAG team leos are? Check out our ranking of those leotards the week after each respective national championship at the end of the season.
Illinois: 8.850
Elizabeth: 9.500
Design 2.8/3, Fabric 1.0/1, Sparkle 1.0/1, School Spirit 1.0/1, Uniqueness 0.9/1, Overall Appearance 2.8/3
Best leotard of the week, maybe one of my top 10 designs of all time. The ombre is fantastic, and you all know how much I love an open back. The only thing I dislike is the weird upper chest rhinestone pattern. It reminds me of a bowtie. Get rid of that and this would be a perfect 10.
Talitha: 8.900
Design 2.6/3, Fabric…
