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Leotard Rankings: Regionals

When the college gymnastics season rolls around, some fans are excited for perfect 10s while others look forward to difficult skills and fun choreography. But we’re not going to lie. While those things are great, we love the leos most of all. And so, we’re back for another season of leotard rankings!

Each week we’re analyzing new designs to find our weekly faves. As always, leos can earn 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 Julianna, Emily L, Savanna, Talitha, Peri, Naomi, Mary Emma, and Tara are joining editor-in-chief Elizabeth for judging.

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 by voicing your thoughts on social media!

Michigan State: 9.200

View a video of this leotard here and images of the front here.

Illustrated headshot of Elizabeth GrimsleyElizabeth: 9.500

Design 2.8/3, Fabric 1.0/1, Sparkle 1.0/1, School Spirit 0.8/1, Uniqueness 1.0/1, Overall Appearance 2.9/3

And I thought Michigan State’s round two leotard was stunning. How is this one even better?! The matte white, the geometric design, the open, thin-strapped back—I love every single thing about this leo. I’m having a hard time thinking of anything I’d change here.

Julianna: 9.700

Design 3/3, Fabric 1/1, Sparkle 1/1, School Spirit 1/1, Uniqueness 0.8/1, Overall Appearance 2.9/3

This is stunning! When this came on my TV I screamed. I’m not usually a white leo fan, but this is too good. I love the pattern and the rhinestone placement, but I LOVE the back so much. The mesh ombre is beautiful and I love the thin green neck clipping in the back. I love it, too good.  

Emily Lockard illustrated headshotEmily L: 9.700

Design 3/3, Fabric 1/1, Sparkle 0.9/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 0.9/1, Overall Appearance 3/3

I love this! I think this is my favorite leo of the season so far. The dark green matched with the geometric design is awesome, I love the back, and I love the ombre sparkly sleeves. Well done, MSU!

Savanna Whitten illustrated headshotSavanna: 9.100

Design 2.5/3, Fabric 1/1, Sparkle 0.9/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 1/1, Overall Appearance 2.8/3

Okay, in pictures, I hated this. I was ready to rage in these reviews. However, after seeing it in motion, I love it. I think the design on the front definitely flows well in movement and the rhinestones only being in the green really brings focus to that area of the design in a positive way. Nicole Curler Jones, don’t ever scare me and make me think you missed on a leo design ever again, please and thank you. 

Illustrated headshot of Talitha IlacquaTalitha: 9.300

Design 2.7/3, Fabric 1.0/1, Sparkle 1.0/1, School Spirit 1.0/1, Uniqueness 1.0/1, Overall Appearance 2.6/3

I love this so much! The matte white, the geometric pattern on the front, the matching open back, the ombre effect on the front triangles, the clever use of crystals. Wow!

Illustrated headshot of Peri GoodmanPeri: 9.500

Design 3.0/3, Fabric 1.0/1, Sparkle 0.8/1, School Spirit 1.0/1, Uniqueness 0.9/1, Overall Appearance 2.8/3

No notes, just fan mail for Sylvia P. The sleeve details having the reverse pattern of the torso is the cherry on top for me, since we see all too often the sleeve patterning look like an afterthought. 

Naomi: 8.300

Design 2.5/3, Fabric 0.8/1, Sparkle 0.9/1, School Spirit 0.8/1, Uniqueness 0.8/1, Overall Appearance 2.5/3

It took a little time for this to grow on me, but this leo looks fantastic in motion and I love how the green design flows. The back is fabulous as well, and I am obsessed with the sleeve detailing. Michigan State never missing remains true with this leo!

Mary Emma Brambila illustrated headshotMary Emma: 8.500

Design 2.4/3, Fabric 1.0/1, Sparkle 0.8/1, School Spirit 0.8/1, Uniqueness 0.9/1, Overall Appearance 2.6/3

Another good one for MSU! I love the pattern on the front and how well the green pops on the white leo. And the back is stunning! My only complaint is the white at the bottom because it’s giving diaper to me. I get that they didn’t want this to be another UCLA teeth crotch leo situation, but I think the pattern needed to go down a little more.

Michigan State: 8.775

View a video of this leotard here.

Illustrated headshot of Elizabeth GrimsleyElizabeth: 8.400

Design 2.5/3, Fabric 0.9/1, Sparkle 0.8/1, School Spirit 0.8/1, Uniqueness 0.9/1, Overall Appearance 2.5/3

Michigan State always takes a design that would be ‘meh’ if any other team did it and does it so well. I love the galaxy, swirly pattern; it looks so good with green, silver, white, and black. I also love, love, love the back, as well as how the front mimics it; that’s why I don’t mind the front holes when I otherwise probably would.

Julianna: 9.600

Design 2.8/3, Fabric 1/1, Sparkle 1/1, School Spirit 1/1, Uniqueness 1/1, Overall Appearance 2.8/3

I am obsessed with this. Michigan State has been coming out with such beautiful, unique leos this season, and this is another great addition! I don’t really think I have ever seen anything like this design, and I really like that it’s just on the front. I think the sparkles are so well placed so that its not too overwhelming to the already big design. I love it. 

Emily Lockard illustrated headshotEmily L: 8.300

Design 2.3/3, Fabric 1/1, Sparkle 1/1, School Spirit 0.8/1, Uniqueness 0.9/1, Overall Appearance 2.3/3

I feel pretty neutral about this one. I like the swirled design in the front, but I don’t love the cutouts at the top and the cutouts in the back. But overall this is a good leo!

Savanna Whitten illustrated headshotSavanna: 8.500

Design 2.4/3, Fabric 1/1, Sparkle 0.9/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 0.9/1, Overall Appearance 2.4/3

The swirls, the sparkle, the back, everything just ties together so well! Michigan State rarely misses and this is another hit to add to its collection.

Illustrated headshot of Talitha IlacquaTalitha: 9.100

Design 2.4/3, Fabric 1.0/1, Sparkle 1.0/1, School Spirit 1.0/1, Uniqueness 1.0/1, Overall Appearance 2.7/3

Michigan State is the team with my favorite leotards and, though this is not my favorite, it’s another hit. I love the swirl fabric, the matte colors and the mesh sleeves. They give the leo such an elegant and timeless touch. The only thing I don’t really like is the neckline with the two holes and that bit of ruched fabric in the middle. Still, I love the uniqueness of this design and its flawless execution.

Illustrated headshot of Peri GoodmanPeri: 8.300

Design 2.0/3, Fabric 1.0/1, Sparkle 1.0/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 0.8/1, Overall Appearance 2.6/3

Temple, but make it green! Michigan State has shown near-mastery on pairing fabrics and stones, using them to highlight instead of compete with one another. In this case, the stones follow the swirls, and the swirls are matte enough to let the stones shine. 

Naomi: 8.500

Design 2.3/3, Fabric 1/1, Sparkle 0.8/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 1/1, Overall Appearance 2.5/3

Michigan State never misses, and this is no exception. I love the swirly-green design and how it looks against the black. This leo also looked great in motion and was so different from anything else I saw worn at regionals! My only complaint is the cutouts in the neckline, a feature I never really like, but that doesn’t detract much from my overall enjoyment of this leo.

Mary Emma Brambila illustrated headshotMary Emma: 9.500

Design 2.8/3, Fabric 1.0/1, Sparkle 1.0/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 1.0/1, Overall Appearance 2.8/3

This is definitely one of my top leos of the season! I LOVE the swirly green pattern on the front. It’s a look that could have been done badly, but MSU did it so well.

Boise State: 8.250

View a video of this leotard here.

Illustrated headshot of Elizabeth GrimsleyElizabeth: 9.000

Design 2.5/3, Fabric 0.9/1, Sparkle 1.0/1, School Spirit 0.8/1, Uniqueness 1.0/1, Overall Appearance 2.8/3

I am obsessed with this. It’s the type of out-of-the-box thinking with blue and orange I’ve wanted from Florida all these years. The design using rhinestones is so clever, and let me tell you did the colors pop in person. Plus, I can’t get enough of the two thicker, rhinestoned back straps. This is a GK leo disguised as a Sylvia P one, which is probably why I like it so much.

Julianna: 8.500

Design 2/3, Fabric  1/1, Sparkle 0.7/1, School Spirit 0.8/1, Uniqueness 1/1, Overall Appearance 2.7/3

This is beautiful! This is so sleek and flattering, and I really like all of the little details throughout. I especially love the back and how their are thicker straps in with the thinner straps. I think bringing the sparkle up all the way to the back was a smart design decision. I really also love how the neck line, the cut off on the arms, and the back are all lined with the same matching rhinestones. Definitely one of my favorite from Boise State and a great one to debut at such a big competition!

Emily Lockard illustrated headshotEmily L: 6.600

Design 2/3, Fabric 0.5/1, Sparkle 1/1, School Spirit 0.6/1, Uniqueness 0.5/1, Overall Appearance 2/3

It’s nice, it’s just a bit boring. I like the designs and the use of sparkle, but I just feel like it’s missing something. As for the straps in the back, I think it could go without the thicker straps. 

Savanna Whitten illustrated headshotSavanna: 8.300

Design 2.1/3, Fabric 0.9/1, Sparkle 1/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 1/1, Overall Appearance 2.4/3

When I saw the reveal originally, I was a little underwhelmed, but the sparkles absolutely pop on TV! Orange and blue is a difficult color scheme to work with, but I’m really happy with how this turned out. It’s a great addition to their leo closet!

Illustrated headshot of Talitha IlacquaTalitha: 8.100

Design 2.2/3, Fabric 0.9/1, Sparkle 1.0/1, School Spirit 1.0/1, Uniqueness 0.8/1, Overall Appearance 2.2/3

I really like this! I love how cleverly the crystals stand out against the black matte fabric and how sharply the team’s colors pop up. I’m a big fan of the larger straps on the back, less so of the thinner ones. A great job overall!

Illustrated headshot of Peri GoodmanPeri: 8.200

Design 2.2/3, Fabric 0.9/1, Sparkle 1.0/1, School Spirit 0.8/1, Uniqueness 0.8/1, Overall Appearance 2.5/3

The Broncos put on a clinic on using both team colors – no easy feat when they’re blue and orange! I love how the stones interact with the cut of the leotard, highlighting the subtleties on the back. It’s a departure from Boise State’s usual style, and for me a welcome new addition.

Naomi: 8.300

Design 2/3, Fabric 1/1, Sparkle 1/1, School Spirit 0.8/1, Uniqueness 1/1, Overall Appearance 2.5/3

Ooh, I love this! It looks so sleek and athletic while being very unique at the same time. The ombre (!) created by rhinestones (!) is phenomenal, and I love the rhinestone back straps. This is a great leo for Boise State and it checks all the boxes for me.

Mary Emma Brambila illustrated headshotMary Emma: 9.000

Design 2.6/3, Fabric 1.0/1, Sparkle 1.0/1, School Spirit 0.8/1, Uniqueness 1.0/1, Overall Appearance 2.6/3

I love this! I’m not normally a black leo fan, but I LOVE how much the rhinestones pop on the black. And the strappy back is lovely

Rutgers: 8.238

View a video and images of this leotard here.

Illustrated headshot of Elizabeth GrimsleyElizabeth: 8.100

Design 2.4/3, Fabric 0.9/1, Sparkle 0.8/1, School Spirit 0.8/1, Uniqueness 0.7/1, Overall Appearance 2.5/3

Love! The way the design uses a slightly darker shade of red to really make it pop is clever. Ohio State used this technique on one of its new leotards this season as well. I also like how that darker red extends subtly onto the sleeves. What I don’t love is the dripping rhinestone belt, but I can recognize it looks good with the design as a whole.

Julianna: 8.500

Design 2.5/3, Fabric 1/1, Sparkle 1/1, School Spirit 1/1, Uniqueness 0.5/1, Overall Appearance 2.5/3

This might be one of my favorite Rutgers leos to date! I think it was so special to debut this for Avery’s first postseason performance, and I think it’s much more ‘simple’ in an elegant way than anything Rutgers currently has. I love the sparkle clusters and the bigger diamond in the middle breaking out into the rhinestone belt. I also really like they kept this all red, rather than putting in white or black and just making it two tones of red. 

Emily Lockard illustrated headshotEmily L: 8.400

Design 2.6/3, Fabric 1/1, Sparkle 0.6/1, School Spirit 0.8/1, Uniqueness 0.8/1, Overall Appearance 2.6/3

I love this one! The variety of shades of red looks really nice, and I like the chandelier-type sparkles towards the bottom of the front. I do wish there was more sparkle on the back because it does look pretty plain when they turn around. 

Savanna Whitten illustrated headshotSavanna: 8.100

Design 2.1/3, Fabric 0.9/1, Sparkle 1/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 0.8/1, Overall Appearance 2.4/3

Rutgers has so many new leos every season that I think they kind of blend together, however, I LOVE this one! This shade of red is very elegant, the different sized rhinestones bring focus to the design overall,  and it does just enough without doing too much! More of this please!

Illustrated headshot of Talitha IlacquaTalitha: 7.800

Design 2.3/3, Fabric 0.8/1, Sparkle 1.0/1, School Spirit 0.7/1, Uniqueness 0.8/1, Overall Appearance 2.2/3

This is a lovely leotard for Rutgers! I especially like the use of crystals both on the chest and on the belt. The belt and the rhinestones cascading out of it are my favorite part.

Illustrated headshot of Peri GoodmanPeri: 8.000

Design 2.4/3, Fabric 0.9/1, Sparkle 0.8/1, School Spirit 0.8/1, Uniqueness 0.8/1, Overall Appearance 2.3/3

Rutgers had me nervous at the start of the year with their new leos, and this one has me calm again. It’s tricky to use multiple shades of red, and the Scarlet Knights have pulled it off easily here! My one design flaw is the Trolls’ belly button rhinestone, and I’ll even look past it for how elegant the rest of the torso is.

Naomi: 8.100

Design 1.9/3, Fabric 1/1, Sparkle 0.9/1, School Spirit 0.8/1, Uniqueness 0.8/1, Overall Appearance 1.7/3

This is surprisingly tame for Rutgets, and I really like it! I love the way the different fabrics are used to create different shades of red. The chest pattern kind of reminds me of stained glass, and I really love the belt with the sparkles dripping off. The slightly open back is a nice touch.

Mary Emma Brambila illustrated headshotMary Emma: 8.900

Design 2.6/3, Fabric 1.0/1, Sparkle 1.0/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 0.8/1, Overall Appearance 2.6/3

Love this! I feel like Rutgers often tries to do too much with its leos, but this is great. I like how the two shades of red pop, and the sparkle pattern is really nice. 

Missouri: 7.925

VIew a video of this leotard here and images here.

Illustrated headshot of Elizabeth GrimsleyElizabeth: 8.400

Design 2.3/3, Fabric 0.9/1, Sparkle 0.7/1, School Spirit 1.0/1, Uniqueness 0.9/1, Overall Appearance 2.5/3

I love that Missouri is leaning into this dusty gold more this season; it works really well with both black and white. The design as a a whole is good, too, and I especially like the back. The vertical lines remind me of the Columns on Missouri’s campus. The arm letters are a bit big, but I’m not overly offended by them.

Julianna: 7.400

Design 2/3, Fabric 0.7/1, Sparkle 0.7/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 0.5/1, Overall Appearance 2.3/3

I feel like I never know what to expect from Missouri, but in the best way. I really like this leotard for the Tigers; it’s different from anything they have put out or worn this year. I love the rhinestone ‘Tigers’ down the arm, and the cut out of the back. I could have done without the thicker stripes down the back, but I love the gold band and high neck details on this and the more muted gold color on the chest  

Emily Lockard illustrated headshotEmily L: 8.300

Design 2.5/3, Fabric 1/1, Sparkle 0.8/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 0.6/1, Overall Appearance 2.5/3

I like this one! It’s basic but it’s very flattering. I like the stripes of sparkles in the front and the yellow columns in the back combined with the open back. Good job, Mizzou! 

Savanna Whitten illustrated headshotSavanna: 8.000

Design 2.2/3, Fabric 0.8/1, Sparkle 0.8/1, School Spirit 1/1, Uniqueness 0.8/1, Overall Appearance 2.4/3

Missouri has really done well with the leos this season and this one did not disappoint. From the subtle school nod to the rhinestones and details all the way throughout, this is a great addition to the collection. I could do with the letters on the sleeves being slightly smaller, but I’m picky. 

Illustrated headshot of Talitha IlacquaTalitha: 7.700

Design 2.2/3, Fabric 0.7/1, Sparkle 0.9/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 0.8/1, Overall Appearance 2.2/3

When I first saw this leotard, I was perplexed, but it’s grown on me since seeing Missouri competing in it. That golden shiny fabric on the chest is so hard to pull off but the Tigers did a fantastic job with it, thanks to a clever use of the rhinestones and of the contrasting matte sleeves. They were truly shining out there on the floor. Also, the vertical stripes on the back and the crystals on the front reminded me of the Columns. I don’t know if it was intentional but if so, A+ for subtly evoking the school spirit.  

Illustrated headshot of Peri GoodmanPeri: 8.100 E Score*

Design 2.1/3, Fabric 1.0/1, Sparkle 0.8/1, School Spirit 0.8/1, Uniqueness 0.8/1, Overall Appearance 2.6/3

Is it possible to use the FIG code to rank this*? The difficulty they went for with the different gold tones paid off, and it needs rewarding. Huge props for layering fabrics to achieve the muted gold!

Naomi: 7.800

Design 1.7/3, Fabric 1/1, Sparkle 0.8/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 0.6/1, Overall Appearance 1.8/3

Gold is such a hard color to get right, and Missouri nailed it here! It’s not the most creative in terms of the design, but I have to give it points for the color and school spirit. I’m not totally sold on the yellow stripes on the back, but overall it’s a strong leo for Missouri!

Mary Emma Brambila illustrated headshotMary Emma: 8.000

Design 2.5/3, Fabric 0.8/1, Sparkle 0.8/1, School Spirit 0.7/1, Uniqueness 0.7/1, Overall Appearance 2.5/3

This is nice! I love the gold shimmer on the front with the gold accents throughout. Missouri has some difficult colors to work with, and I think it did a really good job with this one.

Auburn: 7.850

View a video of this leotard here.

Illustrated headshot of Elizabeth GrimsleyElizabeth: 8.100

Design 2.2/3, Fabric 0.8/1, Sparkle 0.9/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 0.7/1, Overall Appearance 2.6/3

I really love this! The design is very cheer-esque, but I’m not mad about that. I love the athletic look paired with the silvery-shiny effect of the orange and rhinestones. I wish the back was more open, using straps rather than white mesh, but it’s a small complaint.

Julianna: 8.300

Design 2.4/3, Fabric 1/1, Sparkle 1/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 0.5/1, Overall Appearance 2.5/3

I really like this for Auburn! It’s simple but really makes a statement when you see it on TV or in person. I do also think the back would’ve been even nicer if it were just straps without the white mesh, but I don’t mind the mesh tying everything from the front to back all together. I like the thicker belt with the double lines of sparkles, and the high-ish neck. I think this is really beautiful for Auburn and I can’t wait to see them wear it next year. 

Emily Lockard illustrated headshotEmily L: 8.400

Design 2.5/3, Fabric 1/1, Sparkle 1/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 0.5/1, Overall Appearance 2.5/3

I like it. I feel like a lot of Auburn’s leos have looked pretty similar, but I don’t really mind that. I like the stripes of sparkles surrounding the front. I do wish there were more sparkles on the sleeves, but overall I like this! 

Savanna Whitten illustrated headshotSavanna: 7.000

Design 1.9/3, Fabric 0.7/1, Sparkle 0.8/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 0.5/1, Overall Appearance 2.2/3

At first glance, I really thought this was a sleeveless leotard, but the athletic look works really well with this style of leotard. I’m not the biggest fan of the mesh on the back, I almost wish it would’ve been a matte white, but overall, this is a good design!

Illustrated headshot of Talitha IlacquaTalitha: 7.700

Design 2.1/3, Fabric 0.9/1, Sparkle 0.9/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 0.8/1, Overall Appearance 2.1/3

I feel like I should like this leotard more than I do. I like the white mesh sleeves and the mirroring geometrical design on the belt and the armpits. The use of crystals is also clever, it makes the details stand out. However, the overall effect is a bit meh to me.

Illustrated headshot of Peri GoodmanPeri: 9.000

Design 2.6/3, Fabric 1.0/1, Sparkle 1.0/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 0.8/1, Overall Appearance 2.7/3

Big fan of this Auburn leo! It looks very calculated, right down to the size of the chest logo and thickness of the striping – super necessary for a geometric design to make sure it flatters each athlete. 

Naomi: 6.200

Design 1.5/3, Fabric 0.7/1, Sparkle 0.8/1, School Spirit 1/1, Uniqueness 0.6/1, Overall Appearance 1.6/3

This is nice for Auburn! It kind of makes me think of a jersey, which I like. I wish the sparkle stripes on the side didn’t cut off so abruptly and I think the back is a little too busy but it’s a good leo overall.

Mary Emma Brambila illustrated headshotMary Emma: 8.100

Design 2.4/3, Fabric 0.8/1, Sparkle 0.8/1, School Spirit 1.0/1, Uniqueness 0.7/1, Overall Appearance 2.4/3

This is nice! I love the athletic look that’s becoming more and more popular, and Auburn did a really good job with it. My only complaint is the mesh on the back. I think it would look better if it was just open instead.

California: 7.800

View a video of this leotard here.

Illustrated headshot of Elizabeth GrimsleyElizabeth: 7.900

Design 2.2/3, Fabric 0.8/1, Sparkle 0.9/1, School Spirit 0.7/1, Uniqueness 0.9/1, Overall Appearance 2.4/3

This is a leo that grew on me. Cal does white so well, and I like the creativity with this design. The shape of the leaves is a bit odd, but I understand what it was going for. I love the back straps and how they are introduced into the design. The same goes for the swooping navy swatches on the front to the back. Also, a moment for the gold rhinestones please!

Julianna: 6.800

Design 1.7/3, Fabric 0.9/1, Sparkle 0.7/1, School Spirit 0.5/1, Uniqueness 1/1, Overall Appearance 2/3

I’m having mixed emotions with this; it’s definitely much prettier in competition, and it’s definitely unique. I wouldn’t say this is my favorite leo from Cal, but I like the creativity. I think the back cross straps are really nice, and the way the blue comes into the back is a nice touch. I want to know what the leaves mean to the team, but I think this is a fun postseason leo overall!

Emily Lockard illustrated headshotEmily L: 8.600

Design 2.5/3, Fabric 1/1, Sparkle 1/1, School Spirit 0.8/1, Uniqueness 0.8/1, Overall Appearance 2.5/3

Honestly, I liked this one more when I first saw it and I started disliking the leaf design the more time went on. I absolutely love the back and the blue piece through the middle, but I don’t like the leaf. I can understand that they had to put something in that empty space, but it could’ve been something else. 

Savanna Whitten illustrated headshotSavanna: 7.600

Design 1.9/3, Fabric 0.9/1, Sparkle 0.7/1, School Spirit 0.8/1, Uniqueness 1/1, Overall Appearance 2.3/3

Definitely a new thing for Cal to focus on the gold in its color scheme, but I think I like this! The back straps are unique  and really tie into the design very well. I would love a little more explanation into the leaves so I can understand their purpose, but overall, nicely done!

Illustrated headshot of Talitha IlacquaTalitha: 8.300

Design 2.4/3, Fabric 1.0/1, Sparkle 0.8/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 1.0/1, Overall Appearance 2.2/3

I love how the white matte and the navy blue parts work together, and I adore the back. However, I’m not a fan of any horticultural patterns and this one is no exception. The shade of yellow gives the design a nice retro feel but, overall, I think the leotard would have looked better without the leaves.

Illustrated headshot of Peri GoodmanPeri: 8.500

Design 2.5/3, Fabric 0.9/1, Sparkle 0.8/1, School Spirit 0.9/1, Uniqueness 0.9/1, Overall Appearance 2.5/3

This grew on me the more I saw it in motion. The asymmetry reads as a rhythmic leo, and I’ll say for the second time today that I love when the back straps interact with the front. Also speaking on behalf of my country, put leaves on leotards more often!

Naomi: 7.100

Design 2/3, Fabric 0.7/1, Sparkle 0.8/1, School Spirit 0.6/1, Uniqueness 1/1, Overall Appearance 1.5/3

I really love the idea of this leotard. Execution-wise, I feel like the gold leaf is a bit too flat and a tiny bit clumsy. I love the back and the placement of the navy and white. Cal’s leos can often be a bit same-y so I appreciate seeing something different!

Mary Emma Brambila illustrated headshot