Bodile is one of my favorite brands because of their modern design and high-quality construction. I think the styles and colors are appropriate for women of all ages.
These are the Bodile leotards I own or have tried in the past.
1 | Ophelia Relevé leotard
I wear this leotard when I feel like wearing something special. The rich pink color and two-tone color scheme give it a slightly bright but still elegant and feminine vibe. The leotard has a velvet bodice, which makes this leotard a bit warmer to dance in than others. I notice it on hot days so tend to wear this when it’s cooler. There’s no built-in bra, but the velvet is thick enough.
The only thing I don’t like about this leotard is that the brand/size tag, the material tag, and the threads from the logo button on the back are itchy. They drive me a little nuts sometimes, but I don’t want to cut them off. I wish they just printed all that information onto the leotard like some other brands do. That would make this so much more comfortable!
Some days I decide not to wear this leotard because I don’t want to feel the itchiness of the tags. I want to focus on my dancing without having my clothes bother me.
The lighter pink material on the bottom does change color when it’s sweaty. It turns a dark pink. I usually don’t like leotards that show sweat because it makes for all kinds of patterns on me, but surprisingly, this one I don’t mind the sweat showing. It’s contained to the bottom half of the leotard, and I wear leggings which partially hide it .
The company says this leotard runs large. I think it runs a bit large, but I like it that way. Note though that the measurements are about the same as the Bella leotard below and that one is considered true to size. I think the material makes a difference to the feel of whether it’s larger or not.
Color: Bliss Camellia Bon Bon (pink)
Size: medium/large
Measurements:
14 inches armpit to armpit
12 across the waist
14.25 across the hips
Girth varies. I wear it at 27.5, but the straps are adjustable and can be made longer or shorter
2 | Bella Leotard
I haven’t actually worn this leotard because I’m not completely convinced it’s right for me. Green sometimes clashes with my skintone. This one looks okay on me because it’s a darker richer green, but I’m still not sure how much I like wearing this color.
The main thing I don’t like about this leotard is that the fat around my armpits (AKA third boob) stick out a little in this leotard. I looked at the stock photos, and it happens to the models in stock photos too, so I think it’s just a possibility with the cut and fit of this leotard. Otherwise, it’s a beautiful leotard and appears similar in high quality to other Bodile leotards.
Color: green (I forgot the exact name)
Size: medium/large
Measurements:
14 inches armpit to armpit
12 across the waist
14.5 across the hips
Girth varies. It comes set at 27 inches, but the straps are adjustable and can be made longer or shorter
