https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 27 May 2026 22:46:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500456 Sat, 19 Mar 2016 11:18:45 +0000 catomd00 2500456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: it's for looks. Underwear lines look awful and are distracting, especially in ballet where long lines are the goal. Even if they're not sticking out the side, You can still tell they're under there! At my gymnastics club, it was always emphasized that we need to practice in the same type of gear we would compete in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500367 Sat, 19 Mar 2016 06:43:00 +0000 looch 2500367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't dance as a child, but I danced as a teen (the peak of insecurity) and the girls there that had danced for a long time didn't wear underwear. In an effort to fit in, I learned not to wear underwear, but compensated with dark leotards only (black, navy, etc). </p> <p>I would be fine with a stated rule for kidswear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500353 Sat, 19 Mar 2016 05:40:53 +0000 brownie 2500353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lines. The underwear creates lines and other non aesthetically pleasing issues. Leotards should be tight so that the instructor can view the body lines and reposition the body as needed. Underwear breaks that up and can require a less well fitted outfit. Obviously this is less of an issue with a younger class.</p> <p>For younger kids it is really the distraction of the ill fitting panties coming out of the Leo. I can't tell you how many girls leave class with undies bunched like a scrunchie out the side and the Leo up. They try to pull them up and tuck them and hide them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500294 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 23:21:12 +0000 sarac 2500294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, no, I stick with my Ugh. I understand mandating the proper uniform and such, but I can see literally no reason why anyone needs to tell my kid what kind of underwear to wear. I guess I can see mandating no visible underwear, but even that seems bizarre for little kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500278 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 22:15:04 +0000 HLK208 2500278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't in gymnastics when I was little and I was always uncomfortable! But I do send DD to ballet with undies on for now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500263 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 21:58:29 +0000 avivoca 2500263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Spandex does have some breath ability to it, as do the tights. I don't know, I find it more comfortable to go without. I hate when it is that time of the month and I have to wear stupid underwear under my tights/capris. I'm a heavy sweater and it just makes things so much worse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500261 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 21:54:41 +0000 Foodnerd81 2500261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: but a preschoolers leotard isn't usually made from fancy breathable material, is it? And they wear tights under it? But is it just to get used to it for later?</p> <p>Also I wear underwear working out- I just feel so weird without it. Probably because my mom made me wear underwear to ballet class when I was five. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500256 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 21:49:12 +0000 avivoca 2500256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: As an adult, I find it horribly uncomfortable to wear underwear while exercising, so I imagine that it would be worse in a leotard. Plus, those are made from performance fabrics that breath and wick better than cotton underwear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500250 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 21:44:17 +0000 Foodnerd81 2500250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had no idea this was a thing before, like, competition age I guess- but I've never given it any thought. But @sandy: that makes sense in terms of dress code- I've seen places where you have to wear black leotard and pink tights or whatever. </p> <p>But can someone elaborate on why? Is it just for looks, so there's no bunching or showing? Or comfort? I guess wearing underwear under a swimsuit does sound uncomfortable. I took ballet for a few years as a little kid but have no idea what I did. I'm guessing I wore underwear though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500232 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 21:17:51 +0000 catomd00 2500232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sandy: totally Agree! We were not allowed to wear underwear during competition unless you were at that puberty age and even then, we were explicitly told which brand and color we were allowed to wear. In gymnastics, underwear showing = points deducted. It's hard for me<br /> To see why no undies at a young age is weird, to me it's the opposite-no undies would be weirder when you're older and have other junk going on downstairs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500223 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 21:09:46 +0000 OhCaptain 2500223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found underwear with a Leo to be uncomfortable, kinda like jeans with tights under. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500209 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 20:52:37 +0000 MrsSRS 2500209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sandy: This. Yes. There is a level of decorum required for certain types of dance/dance schools. And specific attire is part of the rules. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500206 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 20:50:17 +0000 sandy 2500206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarac: pretty much any reputable ballet studio taught by professional ballet dancers are going to have a dress code that tells them how to dress during ballet class. Not all dance studios that offer ballet classes will have this. It's not so important when they're little and it's not so serious but it's very common for ballet schools to have this as a stated policy. Just like if your kid wanted to become a competitive swimmer - there will be a certain type of swimsuit required. They can't just show up and swim in a bikini. Some little girls may want to attend a ballet studio with the goal of dancing professionally someday. Just saying - it's not uncommon. Didn't mean to go on and on about this but your "ugh" comment just threw me </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500201 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 20:42:43 +0000 Eko 2500201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would personally not feel comfortable sending my LO without underwear. I can see though how you don't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500191 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 20:30:30 +0000 MrsSRS 2500191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No no no. Danced for years and taught for more. No undies. Think of it like a swimsuit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500151 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 19:52:43 +0000 sarac 2500151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, I'm not sure I would attend a studio where they wanted to dictate my child's underwear choice. I'd say, whatever? If it's more comfortable one way, go with that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500132 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 19:27:08 +0000 chopsuey 2500132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD wore undies, but doesn't matter. Everything gets washed after 1 wear, right? 🤗 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500121 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 19:13:37 +0000 catlady 2500121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would probably keep them in undies until someone tells you not to.</p> <p>@catomd00: I was a gymnast until age 17 and never went without trunks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500114 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 19:08:49 +0000 sunny 2500114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never knew you're not supposed to wear undies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500093 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 18:31:46 +0000 catomd00 2500093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was a gymnast through college - no to undies at that age, even moreso for ballet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500084 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 18:26:52 +0000 sandy 2500084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: @Andrea: same. </p> <p>At ballet school it specifically says no undies. They wear tights with leotards. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500028 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:58:56 +0000 Andrea 2500028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>no undies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500009 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:32:41 +0000 T-Mom 2500009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Undies are not allowed at my DD's ballet school </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2500002 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:26:24 +0000 Alba4 2500002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For little kids, yes. Once she is older, no. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2499990 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:14:22 +0000 erinpye 2499990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I danced for 20 years and you're not supposed to wear underwear under a leotard, but it doesn't really matter for little kiddos. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2499976 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:02:58 +0000 sleepybear 2499976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did ballet for a while and we weren't supposed to. It's probably fine to keep the undies with little kids but the extra layer down there can lead to problem since there's not really any breathability. Personally I found it more comfy without undies, anyways. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2499943 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:25:06 +0000 JerricaBenton 2499943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. They don't show depending on the cut. A lot of parents change their los into regular clothes right in the waiting area after classes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2499936 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:19:29 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2499936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. I mean like for the recital we didn't have her were any because we had pictures and such. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2499925 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:09:52 +0000 Smurfette 2499925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She wears them under her leotard every week for gymnastics. They peak out some on the sides but oh well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ballet-and-undies#post-2499914 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:04:33 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2499914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We definitely weren't supposed to wear them when I did ballet as a kid! Kinda weird looking back... </p>