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Rugby: The Leotard Style Revolution #leotardstyle #leotardfashion Hey lovelies! So, I’ve been thinking. Rugby, right? Now, I know what you’re thinking, ‘Rugby?! But it’s all about mud and those massive dudes who tackle each other, right?’ Well, yes. Absolutely. But, what if I told you rugby, my rugby-mad boyfriend’s obsession, had secretly been influencing a little something I’m totally into… *drum roll* Leotards. You’ll be shocked. Me? Surprised by the rugby world’s unexpected sartorial impact? Honestly, it’s never happened before. Anyway, as someone who lives and breathes ballet (and knows her way around a tutu!), leotards are my world. I think I’ve worn every style from classic to totally ‘out there’ since I was a tiny ballerina. You’ve got your basic scoop necks, your elegant halter necks and your quirky racerback styles. But last week I had a ‘pinch me’ moment. While helping my boyfriend pack for his match ( yes, we live together in Reading… because every ballet dancer needs a rugged rugby player, right?), I actually stopped and did a double-take. ‘These rugby lads,’ I thought to myself, ‘They’ve been playing with my sartorial territory and I hadn’t even noticed.’ The culprit? It was the new look rugby tops. You know the ones, slim fitting with super sharp geometric prints and brilliant colour blocking. Like something a sporty supermodel would wear on the catwalk (if catwalk supermodels tackled each other for sport!) But seriously, rugby fashion has been quietly stealing the show and reinventing our fave leotard-inspired staples. The trend is definitely taking the UK’s Rugby Union and Rugby League teams by storm and honestly? I'm living for it. If you're reading this and you’re on the fence about trying the look yourself… jump off! **Here’s the Lowdown on the Rugby Leotard Style Evolution: ** * **Slim Fits are In: ** The slim fitting, sleek and sculpted silhouette is all about accentuating the natural athletic shape. Let's face it, it’s a rugby player’s perfect ‘body armour’ in a way, it flatters them all and the best bit? It’s a leotard girl’s dream. It’s a win, win for all. * **Colour Blocking Rules: ** Rugby has really stepped up it’s colour game! Those block colour contrasts make an exciting, eye-catching visual impact. And guess what? I'm spotting them on leotard brands right now - but think more of the vibrant colour combinations found in the rugby teams’ strips rather than the dull ballet pinks and blacks, thank goodness! * **Stripes for Victory: ** Stripes on rugby tops - not only do they make for a dramatic aesthetic, they’ve really evolved the classic ‘sporty’ look, which I absolutely adore! Horizontal, vertical - all the stripes are adding that sporty chic we all love in a leotard and totally upping the style game. * **Geometric Patterns and Prints: ** Forget about boring. We've moved on! The geometric patterns are where it’s really at. Think zig zags, bold graphics and bold shapes all splashed across a super chic, body-conscious fabric, making a seriously striking and modern impact. And this? This is a game changer! I'm picturing a tutu with geometric prints… a bit *Matrix* inspired but a bit chicer. Maybe even a mesh overlay? Oh my, I have to design that ASAP! The whole point is, rugby and its fashion inspiration is a true fusion of sport and style, so much so, it has become an off-the-field must-have and definitely a leotard lover’s fashion dream come true! If you're a fashionista or a serious athlete, the rugby fashion evolution is one you simply cannot ignore. We’ve already seen celebrities, like the cool guys and girls, and even supermodels sporting rugby looks in photoshoots and on red carpets - they are a must-have. And when you consider a stylish rugby look as an evolution of the leotard, you just know the fusion is about to get much hotter. Don't forget to check me out on social media to share your #leotardstyle moments and see my Rugby inspired leotard designs!