02/03/2016I have other leos from Discount Dance Supply - all of them have been lycra spandex and nylon blends. This red Natalie leo is the first I've bought from DDS that is mostly cotton. I prefer leos with a high neckline to provide good, modest coverage, and I was hoping that this one, with the crossed straps, would do the trick.
I'm 5' 2" tall, and weigh 125 lbs. I ordered a medium in this leo. The top half is very tight fitting. It was difficult to get the straps over my shoulders. I'm wearing the thing now, and the straps are pulling down on my shoulders. The chest is rather narrow, and the shelf bra is very short. I have a small chest. The top of the leo fits very tightly - I hope that it will stretch over time. The bottom half of the leo fits just fine.
The color is rather disappointing. The online catalog shows a vibrant red. The actual color is darker, and of a quality that I think will fade in a short period of time.
If you order this leo, consider ordering a size up
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06/29/2015I love how this leo looks in the back, but it's not worth it because the straps dig into my skin, and the cut of the neckline makes my shoulders look really wide! I'm 5'5 and a slender hourglass shape, so the cut of the body fits nicely. I also like the bra liner that's sewn in. It's just the straps that I have issues with! I ordered a size small in black (I go to a pre-professional ballet school where we aren't allowed to wear coloured leos), and it looks nice, just doesn't fit me very well. It does seem very durable, although I've only worn it to class (and ballet company rehearsals) a few times because it looks terrible on me.
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06/25/2015I was very excited to try this on. I ordered an adult large (my measurements are in between adult med and large). I could not even pull this leo up above my KNEES! I thought for sure they accidentally sent me a child large but it seems to be an adult size. Sick of the extreme differences between ballet-wear and this was just ridiculous. I am not a big woman by any means but have muscle. Am returning for a refund today. So disappointing. I gave a two star rating because the material seemed durable.
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04/06/2015I am 5'8 and have a relatively short torso. I ordered a medium. The leotard was not very comfortable and very tight under the arm pits. Because of the material it was very supportive in the front so that is a plus. I am returning this leotard
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01/29/2015I am taking a ballet class for college credit, we were required to have a black leotard. This is one of the ones I purchased. It fits to size for me. I got a small. It is pretty comfortable, I also love the design on the back.
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08/29/2014This is and the clover leo are my new cotton leotard favorite of the season. Cotton lets your skin breathe and absorbs perspiration better…and in black, more discreetly. I have had this for a month, and worn at least 6 times. It is a flattering fit and very comfortable. I would highly recommend as a great basic to have. I got in Medium, as I do almost all my Natalie leotards - I am 5'3 and 107 lbs.
CARE: As with all cotton garments, I would be careful with washing or drying with heat so as not to shrink or fade the fabric. Mine still looks new despite mutltiple wear and wash because I don't expose to heat.
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04/10/2014I chose this leotard because it ws a cute back. The legs are cut higher than your average leotard. Otherwise fits well. I've owned this for several years and the color has not faded.
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04/30/2013this leo looked great online, but after i ordered it in my size and tried to put it on... well not so much. the bottom half was a good size maybe even a little big, but i couldn't get my arms in, or my boobs to fit. once i got it all the way on with a little help from my husband, then it restricted my movement through the arms and back. i would not recommend this leo to anyone with large boobs, or strong arms. it just is not made for people who are built or curvy.
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02/21/2013I didn't think it would fit me so well, based on all the reviews I read. However it fit me like a charm. I'm 5'4" , 34A , pretty small . But it is a little tight in the upper torso area, but thats fine with me . No annoying pinches or anything .
It's really nice =]
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01/08/2013I love the look of this leo- however, when i first received it, it took me forever to get it on. It runs a tad small. Getting it off is also difficult- especially getting it on and off when you are sweaty and need to use the restroom, the straps themselves dont stretch much. But- once its on- it covers great! The straps dig a little into my shoulders but I love this slightly too small leo.
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09/02/2012This is the cutest leotard ever and I wish I loved it!!! It's so tight and it pulls on my neck.
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07/20/2012I'm 5 foot 4, 115 lbs., ordered a small, and This leotard was WAY too small. The back is really cute, and I love how the neckline is higher, but the straps dig into my neck and it ran small throughout the whole leo. However, on an upside, it did have very good support through the bust.
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07/14/2012Out of the five leos that I ordered recently, this is the one that I was most disappointed with and will be returning. I fell in love with the design of the straps and the higher cut in the front shown in the pictures online, but this just did not work for me in person. I ordered the magenta in a large (5'5", 145 pounds, hourglass shape, 36D) which was wayyyy too tight throughout. I somehow squeezed myself into it only to find another flaw--It was completely see-through! I could see everything from my bellybutton to my boobs! The color itself was very pretty though, and I will definitely be on the lookout for another leo in a similar pink hue. An XL would probably fit me, but I'm reluctant to exchange it and find out that the larger size is just as see-through. Overall, this was just not the leo for me and I wouldn't recommended it to girls who are "larger" dancers like myself.
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07/08/2012I've had this leotard for about three years and it's still good as new! I have it in red, and I always get compliments when I wear it. I love it because it is extremely supportive without being too constraining. I also love the cut of the legs, it is high and perfect for ballet! I am 5'7, 120 lbs and 36B, and the medium fits well with a little extra room.
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04/06/2012This leo does run a bit small, and like most cotton leos sweat shows up pretty easily on it. However the back is very flattering and interesting, and it's very supportive in the chest, which makes up for sweat stains :)
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06/15/2011
Alabama,I have had this leo for about eight months now and I have only worn it a few times. It fits small and the straps are hard to get on.Plus if you were silly like me and decided to just keep the one you ordered and not get a larger size, the straps make it a little uncomfortable while dancing.
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04/17/2010I bought this leo at a local store, and it's great! Very supportive in the bust area, but a bit loose around the behind. I am 5'4 and 108 pounds and I got a small.
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03/31/2010I really love this leo. I'm 5'4" and 105 lbs. I originally had a small, but the straps dug into my shoulders a little bit. This leo has good coverage and support. I lost my last one, so I'm back to get another one (probably a med this time)!
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02/07/2010
Arizona,I am 120 lbs. and 5'6". I got a medium and it is too small for me. It goes on, but it's quite tight. I am returning it. I don't think I want it in a larger size. It's a pretty leotard! Not THE prettiest though.
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12/17/2009This leo is really good...I bought it a long time ago and still fits and it's in perfect condition too. One of my favorites, besides that it makes me look really thin :)
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11/01/2009I ordered this leo in a medium. I'm 5'3 but I have a large chest. The shelf lining doesn't go all the way under your bust. but I do feel very secure whenever I wear it.
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06/11/2009I'm a very petite person, and if I were buying just the top of this leotard it would be great. The hips are very wide and it fits very loosely and bunches unflatteringly.
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01/18/2009
Santa Barbara, Ca,I just got this leo and I LOVE IT! I have a larger chest (as far as dancers go) and have always had a hard time finding something that was pretty but not revealing. This leo fits great and is slimming too. The front doesn't fall down, shift or anything annoying like that. It does come up a little high in the leg but since I have shorter legs, it elongates them a little, so no big deal.
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11/29/2008OK so this leo gets a 2 because it's not for anyone. I got it in a medium because that's usually the size I wear. However this leo didn't come up all the way on me, so I gave it to my friend who is a petite/small and it was too small for her. Unless you're really short I wouldn't recommend this leo.
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09/03/2008
New York,I looked at this leotard and i loved it, but it was on BACKORDER. That was about 5:00 pm. At 9:00 pm, guess what wasn't on backorder! I was so surprised and ordered it immediately. The large fit perfectly, the pink is a GREAT color, and I love it!
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05/21/2008
New York,I LOVE this leotard! I'm about 5'3" and 97lbs and ordered a small. It fits perfectly!!! There is definitely enough support. It fits and looks exactly how it does on the model. It is high enough in the front so that you don't have to keep pulling it up. The leg sides are a little bit high, but is fine if you wear a skirt or shorts with it. It was my first time ordering on-line and I'm glad I did!
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