Leotard Rankings: Week 13

Leotard Rankings: Week 13

A handful of teams debuted new leotards while others rewore those that brought them luck earlier in the season for one last push to nationals. Find out what we thought about the new apparel. Gabrielle is back again as Casey couldn’t get enough of Shang Chunsong and had to fly back to China. But 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.

Oklahoma
Score: 9.7
Gabrielle
Design: 3/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 2/2
School Spirit: 2/2
Overall Appearance: 3/3
Total: 10/10

This is so gorgeous, probably in my top ten favorites of all time. My favorite part is the dark red mesh that fades into white. The sparkle isn’t too overwhelming and the school spirit is just enough. Major props.

Elizabeth
Design: 2.8/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.9/2
School Spirit: 1.9/2
Overall Appearance: 2.8/3
Total: 9.4/10

Love. Oklahoma continues to kill it. It’s not a 10 like the one it wore at Big 12s, but it’s close. I like how the front icicle mesh doesn’t look like mesh because it’s so sparkly. The ombre is great and not too contrasty like the other ombre it has. I also like the sparkly OU on the back.

 

Georgia
Score: 8.5
Gabrielle
Design: 2.4/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.5/2
School Spirit: 1.8/2
Overall Appearance: 2.4/3
Total: 8.1/10

This one is really unique and doesn’t resemble other Georgia leos I’ve seen before. The way the colors are done is really eye pleasing, and overall it has a lot of school spirit. The only thing I would change is the super G… Make it smaller or on the back.

Elizabeth
Design: 2.7/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.7/2
School Spirit: 1.8/2
Overall Appearance: 2.7/3
Total: 8.9/10

This looked really great on the girls. It’s ombre like so many others but unique in that it starts diagonally from the side. I like that there’s not too much of one color. The G looks overwhelming in this pic, but really wasn’t too much when worn. The only thing I would change is the neckline. I’d prefer a V or sweetheart over the square style.

 

Penn State
Score: 8.15
Gabrielle
Design: 2.3/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.5/2
School Spirit: 1.6/2
Overall Appearance: 2.6/3
Total: 8/10

I guess the ombre arms are popular these days. I love the arms, and the dark blue lines make it a little more unique. The colors work nicely with the sparkle.

Elizabeth
Design: 2.4/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.6/2
School Spirit: 1.8/2
Overall Appearance: 2.5/3
Total: 8.3/10

I really love this. The front solid lines are slightly off-putting, but I don’t mind that much.  Love the blue color and the ombre, mesh arms. The sparkle on the chest isn’t overwhelming either.

 

George Washington
Score: 8.1
Gabrielle
Design: 2.3/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.4/2
School Spirit: 1.8/2
Overall Appearance: 2.2/3
Total: 7.7/10

These actually looked really nice in person. Like Elizabeth said, things could have been much worse with this color combo, but they made it work. It lets you know what school they represent without being too in your face.

Elizabeth
Design: 2.6/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.5/2
School Spirit: 1.9/2
Overall Appearance: 2.5/3
Total: 8.5/10

I really like this one. The incorporation of GW and Colonials in cursive is super creative and the shiny ombre using the somewhat unflatting school colors is done well. The front design makes the neckline look a bit high, which I don’t love, but I don’t hate it either. Overall, good job GW.

 

Arkansas
Score: 7.9
Gabrielle
Design: 2.2/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.5/2
School Spirit: 1.5/2
Overall Appearance: 2.1/3
Total: 7.3/10

This leo has good parts and bad parts. The bad would for sure include the giant glittery pig, and also the arm design which seems out of place and blocky. The body design, side mesh, and rhinestones are all good.

Elizabeth
Design: 2.5/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.4/2
School Spirit: 1.8/2
Overall Appearance: 2.4/3
Total: 8.5/10

If it weren’t for the sparkly pig on the girls’ chests, this leo would be A++. But since there’s a hog staring at me, I’ve got to knock it some. Without the hog, I love it. The mesh is neat on the sides and I love the arm design. I also like the red and black combo. Why couldn’t it have been a sparkly A or “Arkasnas” or even “Razorbacks” or dare I say it “hogs” on the front?

 

LSU
Score: 6.65
Gabrielle
Design: 1.9/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.2/2
School Spirit: 1.3/2
Overall Appearance: 2/3
Total: 6.4/10

It was honestly a little disappointing to see LSU walk out in this, probably because of my high expectations. It’s not bad or anything… It just has no wow factor. Hopefully they spice it back up for nationals.

Elizabeth
Design: 2/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.3/2
School Spirit: 1.6/2
Overall Appearance: 2/3
Total: 6.9/10

This leo is fine. There’s nothing special about it that makes me go oooooooo. The purple is nice, the yellow is OK and there could be a bit more sparkle.

 

Minnesota
Score: 6.05
Gabrielle
Design: 1.9/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1.1/2
School Spirit: 1.1/2
Overall Appearance: 2.1/3
Total: 6.2/10

Hmmm. I like this alright. The design is cliche but the colors, mesh, and back design make it stand out a little more. I agree about the nude and yellow not being ideal, because they look too similar.

Elizabeth
Design: 1.7/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 1/2
School Spirit: 1.3/2
Overall Appearance: 1.9/3
Total: 5.9/10

I really like the back, but the nude with the design AND the yellow is not great. You should either go nude or yellow but not both. The design is also overdone. But yes to the multi-back straps.

 

Stanford
Score: 3.95
Gabrielle
Design: 1.2/3
Fabric/Sparkle: .7/2
School Spirit: .7/2
Overall Appearance: 1/3
Total: 3.6/10

So plain. The metallic arm is trying to add some pizazz, but it falls short. Not sure what more there is to say.

Elizabeth
Design: 1.3/3
Fabric/Sparkle: 0.9/2
School Spirit: 0.8/2
Overall Appearance: 1.3/3
Total: 4.3/10

It kind of looks like a silver octopus is eating her arm. I don’t love it. The red is kind of plain. I just need more and different.

 

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