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She wears them under her leotard every week for gymnastics. They peak out some on the sides but oh well.

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.

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.

Undies are not allowed at my DD's ballet school

@T-Mom: @Andrea: same.

At ballet school it specifically says no undies. They wear tights with leotards.

I never knew you're not supposed to wear undies!

DD wore undies, but doesn't matter. Everything gets washed after 1 wear, right? 🤗

No no no. Danced for years and taught for more. No undies. Think of it like a swimsuit!

@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

I found underwear with a Leo to be uncomfortable, kinda like jeans with tights under.

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.

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.

@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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

@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.