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 Allison, Emily M and Claire 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.
Temple: 8.700
View a video of this leotard here.
Elizabeth: 7.800
Design 2.5/3, Fabric 0.8/1, Sparkle 0.7/1, Theme Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 0.9/1, Overall Appearance 2.0/3
This is a little too overt for me. I tend to prefer a more subtle representation of a theme—think Pitt’s or UCLA’s Pride leos. The design on the leo, though, is fantastic. I love the multidimensional sweetheart look that’s going on and the ombre effect. However, and I can’t believe…
