Dance moms, questions regarding leotards

[lynn]

My dd has issues with various materials and seams. What brand of leotards should I look for that are softer material and seams? TIA

[3lilreds in NC]

I think most dance leotard manufacturers make cotton/lycra blend leotards. We've had Body Wrapper, Danskin and Capezio. I will tell you, though, that Emma has very sensitive skin and problems with eczema, and even the cotton blend ones caused her whole back to break out in eczema where the edges of the leotard were. It was awful. I don't know that there is anything that will be completely non-irritating.

[3lilreds in NC]

I just did some Googling, and there is a company called Trienawear that makes some using organic cotton. I have not seen them IRL but it might be worth looking into.

[abbeyej]

Does she not have uniform requirements at her school?

 

Eurotard's value line are mostly cotton and seem fairly soft and comfortable. You can buy them many places. Item 1043 is short-sleeved, 1089 is a tank, 10527c is cami-style.

 

Freed of London makes the leotards for RAD, and they're also largely cotton and very soft.

[3lilreds in NC]

Does she not have uniform requirements at her school?

 

At Emma's dance school, she was required to wear a certain color, but we didn't have to have a specific brand or model. Opals wore pink, Sapphires wore blue, Rubies wore burgundy, etc.

[Dmmetler]

If you have real issues, ask the instructor about a substitution. There's one little girl in DD's classes who has sensory issues with anything tight or scratchy, so does class in a soft t-shirt and shorts (she doesn't do performances, at least not yet). I'm sure it's harder for the teachers, since they can't see her body as easily, but it's letting her participate and enjoy the class.

[Lawana]

First of all, get them slightly loose. A size bigger than you might otherwise. Another idea is to wear two leotards, one inside out, the other right side out on top of it. (I sometimes wear my panties inside out to avoid the seam irritation at the elastic.)

[Wheres Toto]

my oldest wear's all cotton sports bras and camisoles under her leotards if they are irritating. Her studio has a "uniform" but it just has to be solid color and tight dance shorts. All the older girls have bra straps and backs showing in class because they need the support.

[Pippen]

I would take her in to a dancewear store and see if she likes the feel of cotton or lycra better. The fit will be just as important as the style, fabric, and seams. For instance my daughter likes Motionwear the best, but much of that is because the torso is long enough to fit her and most other brands aren't. If she's young and growing you might want to check Walmart or Target for Danskin or whatever brand they're carrying first.

 

Plain tank or short sleeved leotards may feel better to her than those with narrow shoulder straps or crossed straps in the back. I'd also suggest hand washing and hanging them to dry because they do shrink a little if done by machine.

[bluemongoose]

My DD has dry skin that is easily irritated. She seems to do ok with revolution brand.

 

http://www.revolutiondance.com/shoes/leotards.html

 

she has the tank, long sleeved, and nude camisole leos. She also has no problem with their tights.

[susancollins]

My daughter is senstive and tags sometimes bother her. She loves the GK Elite brand for leotards, the fabric is soft and the seems aren't itchy to her,