As far as synchro get-ups go, it's a classic case of form meeting function—or it should be, anyway. The main purpose of a good synchro dress is to enhance the visual cohesion and synchronization of the team's lines. So even if all those free-legs aren't extended to the fullest, a good synchro dress can help fudge that, drawing the eye away from flaws and bobbles.
The trend toward longer, flowy skirts in the last decade is reminiscent of ice dancing, to which synchro is closely related. The Marilyn Monroe-esque flair of over a dozen women (men don't wear the skirts) twizzling and twirling creates a mesmerizing effect to which even the judges are not immune. It's also worth noting that sequins and other appliques are NOT allowed on synchro dresses in the lower levels, so you'll only see them on the top teams. The issue there is safety. Synchro can be a dangerous sport, and random sequins on the ice can spell disaster.
Anyway, here are a few synchro looks that I love/don't love.
LOVE: World Champs Team Finland 1 short program get-up.
I dig the punk rock jungle camo thing they've got going on here. The pop of pink is just enough color, and oddly, I think the cut looks flattering on all the women. It's the kind of outfit that can make you feel way more badass than you actually are, as evidenced by the shot above.
DON'T LOVE: Team Mexico's short program dress.
No, no no nooooo. Their outfits are so bright I had to avert my eyes. I think they might actually be radioactive. The skaters look like they're glowing in the video. Too bright and too ostentatious works against you in synchro skating.
LOVE: Gotham City Synchro's competition dresses from the 2012 and 2014 seasons. You may accuse me of bias, having been a member of the team who owns one of these dresses, but I don't care. They are awesome.
The color gradient works fantastically on the ice, giving the skaters a nice, smooth, sleek line. Plus, our coach/captain made them all herself, so major awesome bonus points!
Synchro is an interesting event. It's all about creating a uniform look. Many of the elite teams have height and weight requirements to be on the team, and you'll notice that the top teams rarely have men or much diversity on them. There haven't been any cases of discrimination that I know of (although I'm sure they probably exist), and I've never been on a team that has ever had requirements like that. But that's a post for another day.
No, no no nooooo. Their outfits are so bright I had to avert my eyes. I think they might actually be radioactive. The skaters look like they're glowing in the video. Too bright and too ostentatious works against you in synchro skating.
LOVE: Gotham City Synchro's competition dresses from the 2012 and 2014 seasons. You may accuse me of bias, having been a member of the team who owns one of these dresses, but I don't care. They are awesome.
The color gradient works fantastically on the ice, giving the skaters a nice, smooth, sleek line. Plus, our coach/captain made them all herself, so major awesome bonus points!
Synchro is an interesting event. It's all about creating a uniform look. Many of the elite teams have height and weight requirements to be on the team, and you'll notice that the top teams rarely have men or much diversity on them. There haven't been any cases of discrimination that I know of (although I'm sure they probably exist), and I've never been on a team that has ever had requirements like that. But that's a post for another day.
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