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If you're getting into gymnastics and are looking for a leotard that you'll wear, you may be surprised to see just how many different types of this garment are available. While it's easy to focus on things such as the color, you should assess the differences in leotards and choose one that suits you. You'll notice that some leotards have collars that are much like a mock neck athletic shirt. This type of garment isn't for every gymnast, but it provides a long list of desirable attributes that may make it appealing to you. Here are some benefits of choosing a collared leotard.

Defense Against Visible Sweat

When you're doing gymnastics, you're pushing your body in a number of ways. This can definitely make you sweat. Even though this is an athletic pursuit, you still want to appear graceful, which is something that the sweat that is glistening on your chest can belie. When you choose a leotard that has a collar, the garment will help to hide the sweat at the base of your throat and on your chest. This isn't the case with leotards that are cut lower, which may be unappealing if you're someone who sweats a lot.

More Opportunity For Decorations

It can be fun to buy a leotard and then customize it with sequins and other similar additions. Because of the high cut of a collared leotard, this garment simply has more fabric than some other designs. This means that there are more places that you can add decorations, whether it's gluing or sewing some jewels around the collar or perhaps adding some other decorative elements to this area. You may feel as though the enhanced decorations suit the routine that you'll be doing; if so, this is the type of garment to choose.

Protection For A Necklace

Many gymnasts remove their necklaces before a competition, but others choose to wear this type of jewelry if they believe that it gives them luck. The problem with a low-cut leotard is that as you flip and twirl, your necklace can be distracting. If it has a pendant hanging from it, the pendant could even hit you in the face and throw off your concentration. The elasticity of a collared leotard means that you'll be able to wear your necklace and trust that the garment will hold it in place throughout your gymnastic routine, thus preventing the above issues.