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It only make sense that an article of clothing that clings to the body and leaves little the imagination would have an etiquette with it. Knowing when it is and is not okay to wear a leotard can mean a lot when it comes to your social standing and self-worth. Wear it at the wrong time and you can be ostracized
but wear it at the right time and you will be hailed as a fashion guru. So how do you know when it is okay to wear a leotard? There are some simple rules you can follow.

First in leotard etiquette is that you can wear a leotard if you are appearing on stage. If you are dancing
in a ballet
part of an opera
or doing performance art
you can wear a leotard and you will be fine. If you are a rock star
you can wear a leotard in only a couple of situations: if you are a woman or if you are an 80’s hair band lead man (see Poison
Twisted Sister
or Abba). A basic rule of thumb
though
is that if you are on stage performing
you can get away with a leotard.

Secondly
when it comes to leotard etiquette
keep in mind that a leotard is never okay if you are severely overweight or obese. When little is left to the imagination
you can end up painting a picture nobody wants. If you are a man
this goes double as you are put on display at a level that is beyond description. In fact
when the leotard actually debuted in the 19th century on a French trapeze artist
it is said that many came to see the outfit and what it displayed more than the act itself.

Thirdly
leotards are okay if you are a super hero or playing one for Halloween. Superman
Batman
and many other comic book superheroes made the leotard okay. Its sleek tight fit make for a great outfit when fighting crime. No extra fabric to get snagged and nothing to resist wind as you fly or run at the speed of light. If you are going the super hero route
however; you must make sure you wear proper boots and cape to complete the ensemble. Also
superhero leotards should always be worn with bikini briefs over the top. Heroes are modest.

When it comes to leotard etiquette
you have to ask yourself if you should be wearing one. As a piece of clothing that stands out and leaves little to the imagination
you should think long and hard about what you are putting on if the option of a leotard comes up. If you are performing dance
performance art
or hair band music then you are probably okay. Also
if you are a super hero or just trying to play one for a costume party or Halloween
again
you should be okay wearing a leotard. If
though
you are more than a little overweight or not confidence in what you are displaying
a leotard is not okay. A good rule of thumb for leotard etiquette is when in doubt
wear something else or something over it.