Leotard Rankings: Week 15

 

Teams brought out the big guns and the fancy duds at nationals with gorgeous new leotards for one last hoorah to end the season. Casey is back for the end-of-season party. And as always the judging criteria remains the same: up to three points for design, two points for fabric and sparkle, two points for school spirit and three points for overall appearance to equal a grand total of 10 points.

Let us know on Twitter or in the comments below what you thought of this weekend’s leotards and if we missed any of your favorites. Also make sure you check back next week for the season leotard wrap up. Find out which teams had the best season in terms of fashion and which could have done more.

Oklahoma- Super Six
Score: 9.55
Casey
Design: 2.9/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.9/2
School Spirit: 1.8/2
Overall Appearance: 2.9/3
Total: 9.5/10

This was wonderful. As usual, Oklahoma focuses it attention on extreme boob-area detailing, but it was glorious. It almost reminds me of an uber expensive award show gown. So lovely. Best gymnastics of the night, best leo of the night.

Elizabeth
Design: 2.9/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.8/2
School Spirit: 1.9/2
Overall Appearance: 2.8/3
Total: 9.6/10

LOVE. Not as much as the other OU leo I gave a 10, but it’s close. The little peephole on the chest was kind of weird, but I loved the amount of bing on there. And the back was super cool and really showed off the girls’ backs and made them look really athletic while still feminine with the sparkle and mesh.

UCLA- Prelims
Score: 8.4
Casey
Design: 2.2/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.5/2
School Spirit: 1.4/2
Overall Appearance: 2.4/3
Total: 7.5/10

This is very MG Elite, and I like it! It’s a super pretty leo, but could use some more bling.  Perhaps a rhinestone design on the bust would spice this bad boy up. Also it definitely “enhanced”  everyone’s chest area, so that’s a plus I think.

Elizabeth
Design: 2.9/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.8/2
School Spirit: 1.8/2
Overall Appearance: 2.8/3
Total: 9.3/10

LOVE. It’s by far my favorite LSU leotard of all time. The blue ombre is STUNNING, and it looked good on all the girls, which isn’t something many of the UCLA leos accomplish. The sweetheart neckline with the V back was also really nice as well.

Alabama- Super Six
Score: 8.4
Casey
Design: 2.8/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.8/2
School Spirit: 1.8/2
Overall Appearance: 2.7/3
Total: 9.1/10

This one looked really great in the arena.  Definitely stood out to me as one of the best of the weekend. I like how the white adds a nice bright touch. I like this leo a lot.

Elizabeth
Design: 2.2/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.3/2
School Spirit: 1.9/2
Overall Appearance: 2.3/3
Total: 7.7/10

I want to like this one. I like it more than most Alabama leos. The white on the front and back was a nice bright addition, but the design of the white was a little off to me. The rest was good as well. But I don’t like all the random script As scattered on the arms.

Florida- Super Six
Score: 8.35
Casey
Design: 2.6/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.7/2
School Spirit: 1.8/2
Overall Appearance: 2.4/3
Total: 8.5/10

Good sparkle and bling. Very fitting for a finals leo. The design isn’t very unique but it is a great leo for the event. The straps in the back cut out are a nice touch.

Elizabeth
Design: 2.3/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.6/2
School Spirit: 1.8/2
Overall Appearance: 2.5/3
Total: 8.2/10

I loved the back, especially the tiny straps. They made the girls’ backs look great. The front v-line sparkle and cuff sparkle was nice, but the way the sleeves attached to the body in an obvious wasn’t something I cared for.

Stanford- Prelims
Score: 7.9
Casey
Design: 2.6/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.5/2
School Spirit: 1.6/2
Overall Appearance: 2.5/3
Total: 8.2/10

This is definitely one of Stanford’s best leos. Probably my second favorite leo from them. The color is very unique and I like that it stands out as different. I like the “flames” on the front too.

Elizabeth
Design: 2.2/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.6/2
School Spirit: 1.4/2
Overall Appearance: 2.4/3
Total: 7.6/10

I really liked this one. The arm material was super unusual and lovely and the reddish color on the body was nice too. It was a little one-time but that’s just me being nit-picky.

Cal- Prelims
Score: 7.8
Casey
Design: 2.6/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.2/2
School Spirit: 1.4/2
Overall Appearance: 2.5/3
Total: 7.7/10

I like that they made the whole top mesh! Usually you only see the arms.  The all navy leo looks very classy and fits the occasion.  Wish it had more bling though, especially compared to some super shiny ones in this semi-final. Cal’s had some good ones all season and this one was a nice final look.

Elizabeth
Design: 2.5/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.5/2
School Spirit: 1.5/2
Overall Appearance: 2.4/3
Total: 7.9/10

I love this leo’s back. The thick straps were unusual but looked good on. The navy was also nice, but the front design was kind of weird. I liked the sparkle but the cross-cross design was a bit strange.

UCLA- Super Six
Score: 7.7
Casey
Design: 2.2/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.4/2
School Spirit: 1.7/2
Overall Appearance: 2.2/3
Total: 7.5/10

I like the concept of this, but it could have been executed a bit better. The lattice would actually look great with a nude instead of the light blue.  Love the color of the body in this leotard though. The silver sparkle is great too.

Elizabeth
Design: 2.4/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.5/2
School Spirit: 1.6/2
Overall Appearance: 2.4/3
Total: 7.9/10

I like where this design was headed, but it didn’t quite make it there. I could have been better than it was. The silver was weird. I would have not gone with that color. I did really like the body color as well as the lighter blue color as well.

LSU- Prelims
Score: 7.5
Casey
Design: 2.6/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.4/2
School Spirit: 1.5/2
Overall Appearance: 2.2/3
Total: 7.7/10

A bit too underwhelming for a nationals leo.  I want MORE. Wish they had worn the Mardi Gras leo, that’s the kind sparkle I want! I like the design alot, just need more glam for this meet.

Elizabeth
Design: 2.4/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.2/2
School Spirit: 1.4/2
Overall Appearance: 2.3/3
Total: 7.3/10

I liked this one, but it needed more. I loved the neckline mesh and the subtle design on the front, but it was a bit too subtle. You need bling for nationals!

Georgia- Prelims
Score: 6.2
Casey
Design: 2/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.1/2
School Spirit: 1.1/2
Overall Appearance: 1.8/3
Total: 6.0/10I thought this one was alright. Very typical of Georgia but didn’t have the wow factor that I would like to see on a nationals leotard.

Elizabeth
Design: 2/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.2/2
School Spirit: 1/2
Overall Appearance: 2.2/3
Total: 6.4/10

Far away or normal view and this leo was just OK to me. You couldn’t see the detailing without being up close (which I only know from the TV camera zooming in). But up close I did like it a lot more. But it needed more Georgia. This is nationals! Bring it!

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