Figure skating suit

Figure skating is a special sport in which the aesthetic component plays an important role. Athletes perform at the championships not in a standard form, but in beautiful unique costumes.

Costumes for skaters are usually made of elastic fabric. They are deprived of straps, which can at the most inopportune moment slip off the shoulder. Clothing should be as light as possible, otherwise it will be very problematic to carry out some elements. A quality suit allows good air permeability and also removes moisture. In addition, you need to choose a fabric that has antibacterial properties and does not cause allergies when in contact with the body.

The skater spends a lot of time on ice, so his body must be protected from hypothermia. Training suits have excellent thermal insulation properties. In addition, the athlete will not be prevented by high-quality thermal underwear.

You need to remember about the aesthetic qualities of the skater costume. Even if it's just a workout, a velvet outfit decorated with rhinestones is guaranteed to add confidence in your abilities. And at the final performance, an unusual cut, beautiful embroidery, sparkles, asymmetric patterns will distinguish you from competitors and will attract the attention of spectators and judges. However, there are some restrictions that relate to the appearance of the skater's costume. It should not expose the body excessively, because it is still a sports form.

An interesting fact - in addition to general recommendations, there are clearly defined rules regarding clothes for figure skating. So, for example, male athletes are forbidden to perform in leggings, their clothes must have sleeves. A woman must certainly wear a skirt. In addition, the costumes of the skaters at performances, as well as at the awards can not show any logos.

If in the recent past, skater suits were a kind of faceless uniform that did not reflect the nature of music, then modern skater equipment high-tech and is at a high aesthetic level, so it is recommended to purchase it in specialized stores.

Mesh models simulate a naked body, thanks to optical effects, they allow you to simulate a more ideal figure. However, this fabric requires proper use - otherwise it may look like saggy skin, which will ruin the whole impression.

At first glance, the skater's costume seems monotonous, always consisting of a skirt and a swimsuit. But this is deceptive - each the skirt is unique and always creates a new exciting image. They are sewn, as a rule, from a light chiffon or, again, a stretch mesh (at a distance it imitates chiffon perfectly).

Usually, dresses are decorated with rhinestones, and brand-name jewelry of a certain size range is used mainly. The number of pebbles is limited, because a dress cannot weigh too much. In this regard, their competent location is important - they should seem more than in reality.

As for pair skating, the equipment of athletes usually harmonizes in color. On the partner's dress, protruding, slippery or scratching details that may interfere with the performance of paired elements are unacceptable.

Kits for figure skating are not only male and female, but also children's. Let us dwell in more detail on the kit for the girl.

Young skaters in training usually wear special dresses (in the form of a short skirt with leotards), blouses with a smell, tight leggings, leggings or tights. Children's models, like adults, are sewn from elastic materials. Such a suit gives the coach the opportunity to notice various shortcomings in the implementation of the elements.

A girl engaged in a closed skating rink should not be overwhelmed, but at the same time hypothermia should not be allowed. If the child has just started training, you can immediately not buy professional equipment, but the first time to engage in a warm track suit with a sweater and regular tights. If necessary, you can put on a light jacket or vest.

In training gloves or mittens are required, and let the child capture several pairs. Because woolen varieties get wet quickly, waterproof blown gloves are the best solution. In them children's fingers do not freeze. If desired, parents can purchase special thermal gloves for their daughter that remove excess moisture. Often such products have an anti-slip coating.

Wear thermal socks on the girl’s legs, if they are missing, thin wool socks worn over tights. Do not forget that at the end of the training, socks and tights should be removed.

As for demonstrations and competitions, the costume of the skater girl does not differ from the adult model. But there is a special ethic, according to which it is indecent if a too expensive dress is put on a beginner athlete who is still not riding perfectly.

Training kits include skinny pants or overalls for men. Women's options are body, dresses, T-shirts, skirts. Finally, athletes can wear a stretchy tracksuit. Both men and women need thermal underwear. Also at hand should always be a thin jacket or a puffy vest (if the athlete needs to sit and relax for some time). As a headdress for skaters, a convenient thermal dressing is usually used.

It should be noted that training clothes are always more restrained in design, than elegant costumes for performances. As a rule, these are monophonic things with a minimal amount of decor (or its complete absence).

Among companies engaged in tailoring for skaters, there are both foreign (European and American) and domestic manufacturers. Among foreign companies, we will name Mondor and Danskin. Luxury manufacturers are Italian brands Sagester, Karisma.

Mondor's specialized tights are world famous. These are products of various densities (thinner ones are intended for performances, thicker ones, on a cotton basis, for training). There are models combined with shoe covers that do not have a foot, etc. Mondor tights are made of high-strength threads with a light water-repellent effect.

Russian manufacturers of equipment for skaters also manufacture products in accordance with high standards, using the latest equipment. Models for young skaters are cut out according to special patterns, taking into account the characteristics of the children's figure. As a result, children's outfits sit perfectly, do not rub delicate skin and give full scope to movements.

Modern costumes for skaters are made in bright saturated colors. Their shades are becoming more refined. For example, pink is presented in an unbroken shade of mango. The herbal version of light green is relevant.

On the whole, there is a steady tendency towards elegant simplicity, although there is glamor. Classic costumes for skaters always remain in fashion - after all, they embody the very essence of this beautiful sport.

As the figurative filling of the outfit in costumes, images of animals are very popular. This is especially true for children's options. Such equipment always impresses the audience.

Often there are again children's costumes in the form of fairy-tale characters or characters of popular cartoons, both goodies and villains.

As for adult outfits, athletes, as a rule, choose costumes that match the style of the music genre (be it classic or rock and roll). Popular images that convey the spirit of a certain time (for example, dudes).