6/8/2023 0 Comments Dark by Michelle MerzGregory, on the other hand, was dressed tamely in dark gray pants held up by suspenders and sporting an unkempt magenta polka-dotted bow tie. To add insult to injury, Danielle’s corset was adorned with silver rhinestone swirls and black polka dots, and the designer’s attempt to jazz up her colorblock dress with thick black sequins backfired immensely, making the costume look cheap. Together, the pair made a horrifying vision of magenta, electric blue, and light neon green. Australian pair skaters Danielle O’Brien and Gregory Merriman stepped out onto the ice, clothed head to toe in tacky highlighter tones. The Sochi 2014 Olympics were a rough time for figure skating fashion, when skaters graced the rink with colors so bright they could glow in the dark. However, this creative liberty has led to some atrocious fashion statements. Costumes may reflect the character of the music, allowing the skaters to go wild. Depending on the event (showcase, competition, etc.) there may or may not be a theme. Male-identifying skaters are banned from wearing tights (thank god). The rules of figure skating fashion are as follows: no excessively showing skin, and nothing that falls off your costume. While a botched lutz can tank a skater’s score, so too can a garish costume. Figure skating is a sport that values aesthetics as much as dexterity.
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